Next-Gen Mazda CX-5 has been awarded a 5 star ANCAP rating ensuring that the highest possible safety rating is maintained across the full Mazda range.

Released in April, Australia's favourite SUV achieved the maximum safety rating in results published by the Australian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP).

Continuing on from standards set by the Brand-New Mazda CX-9 and the All-New Mazda MX-5, the Next-Gen Mazda CX-5 achieved perfect scores on side and pole testing.

"The CX-5 performed well in physical tests and is fitted with a good list of safety features including all three levels of autonomous emergency braking – City, Interurban and Pedestrian," said ANCAP Chief Executive Officer, James Goodwin.

"As the highest selling unrated model in Australia and New Zealand so far this year, this provides yet
another safe option for SUV buyers."

"We're thrilled with the latest ANCAP rating for the Next-Gen Mazda CX-5, and pleased to uphold the 5 star rating across our full range of vehicles," said Mazda Australia Marketing Director, Alastair Doak.

"This latest result can only strengthen Australia's love for the Mazda CX-5, which demonstrates Mazda's commitment to continuous improvement and evolution to safety systems. Not only does it drive and look great, it's also offering peace of mind to prospective buyers looking for a safe and reliable family car."

Doak added, "Customers will experience for themselves the Mazda Proactive Safety Philosophy, which includes an impressive portfolio of active safety features, called i-ACTIVSENSE, and passive safety measures that consider the structural design of the vehicle. All combine to ensure a safer drive and therefore peace of mind for the occupant."

Mazda's i-ACTIVSENSE advanced safety technologies are designed to help drivers recognise potential hazards, avoid collisions and minimise the severity of accidents when they are unavoidable.