Mazda CX-80 scores top ANCAP marks

ANCAP has awarded all variants of the Mazda CX-80 a five-star safety, noting the Large segment SUV performed well across all pillars of the assessment.

Applied to all petrol, diesel, and plug-on hybrid variants built from July 2024, the five-star rating saw the Mazda CX-80 achieve a 92 per cent Adult Occupant Protection score, an 87 per cent Child Occupant Protection score, 84 per cent Vulnerable Road User Protection score, and an 83 per cent Safety Assist score.

ANCAP says the CX-80 performed well in the side impact, oblique pole, whiplash protection and far-side impact tests, achieving maximum points.

In the frontal offset test, the CX-80 demonstrated strong performance, offering Good levels of protection for both the driver and rear occupant and earning full points for all body regions except the driver’s chest, where protection was Adequate.

For Child Occupant Protection, the CX-80 achieved a score of 87 per cent. The vehicle demonstrated Good levels of protection for all key body regions of both child dummies in the frontal offset and side impact tests.

The CX-80 also performed well for Vulnerable Road User Protection, scoring 84 per cent. It provided good physical protection for pedestrians’ pelvis, femur, and lower legs.

ANCAP noted that the Mazda CX-80’s autonomous emergency braking (AEB) system performed effectively in forward collision scenarios, successfully avoiding or mitigating impacts during turning and overtaking scenarios.

However, its performance in detecting a crossing cyclist when making a left-hand turn was noted as Poor. Performance in turning scenarios involving motorcyclists was also assessed as Poor.

The vehicle’s lane support system (LSS) functionality was rated Good and full points were scored.

“The Mazda CX-80 demonstrates a high level of standard safety, making it a reliable choice for families,” said ANCAP chief executive officer Carla Hoorweg.