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coolmazda5
07-27-2008, 02:20 PM
Finally :D

2008 Mazda5 5-DR. Hatchback w/SAB


Frontal Driver Rating: 5 stars
Frontal Passenger Rating: 5 stars
Side Driver Rating: 5 stars
Side Rear Passenger Rating: 4 stars
Rollover 2 Wheel Drive Rating: 4 stars


Source:
http://www.safercar.gov/portal/search?model=7828

Some videos:

Front crash: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0qPGDrLIsww
Side impact: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pWojbZkAJ0A
Dyx
07-27-2008, 07:48 PM
WOW Now that's reassuring! Now that really justifies my purchase of the Mazda5. (first) (headbang) (yippy)
dreamym5
07-28-2008, 11:22 AM
finally...my long waited question been answered...(drive2)
AO928
07-28-2008, 05:26 PM
That link didn't work for me....

Try this.

http://www.safercar.gov/portal/search?model=7828
coolmazda5
07-28-2008, 09:48 PM
Thanks AO928, I updated the link in my post with your info as well...
PatEllis15
07-30-2008, 01:54 PM
Not being familiar with how the tests and the scores are done, BUT, being a good driver, does anyone know if the 5 was penalized on the roll-over test because it doesn't have stability control?


Looks like those light weight rear doors could use a little more stiffness...

Pat E
coolmazda5
07-30-2008, 02:02 PM
Not being familiar with how the tests and the scores are done, BUT, being a good driver, does anyone know if the 5 was penalized on the roll-over test because it doesn't have stability control?


I'll provide my non-expert answer here, but see the numbers for a Rondo, which has ESC standard. I don't see a noticeable difference.


2008 Rondo:
Chance of rollover 13%
Static Stability Factor 1.32
Dynamic Test Result No-tip*
Drive FWD
Tire Size P205/60R16

2008 Mazda5:
Chance of rollover 14%
Static Stability Factor 1.30
Dynamic Test Result No-tip*
Drive FWD
Tire Size P205/50R17
coolmazda5
12-02-2008, 09:14 PM
Do you mind if I take the 2 rear wheels? I can bring my own tools :p

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O-bXLEJlh5c
dima_rus
12-02-2008, 10:10 PM
Do you mind if I take the 2 rear wheels? I can bring my own tools :p

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O-bXLEJlh5c


oh man, I can't look at that!!!! I can't see that car crashing into the wall. I'm going to have nightmares