2023 MAZDA IIHS Top Safety Awards

If you’re shopping around San Diego for a new vehicle that prioritizes safety, you may be wondering, “Are Mazdas safe?” At Hello Mazda of San Diego, we’re proud to inform you that Mazda models are among the safest on Carlsbad roads. And we can back that statement up with evidence. The IIHS (International Institute for Highway Safety) recently test 6 Mazda models, and each received a TOP SAFETY PICK or TOP SAFETY PICK+ designation. Learn more about the 2023 Mazda safety awards. Then, fill out a pre-approval and contact Hello Mazda of San Diego to arrange a test drive, so we can show you everything these models have to offer! 

Which Models Won 2023 MAZDA Safety Awards?

In total, the IIHS tested 6 Mazda models this year, and each of them won 2023 IIHS top safety awards, meaning that Mazda are safe choices for your quest for a safe car. Take a moment to learn about the models that were designated as either a TOP SAFETY PICK or TOP SAFETY PICK+: 

• 2023 MAZDA3 Sedan
• 2023 MAZDA3 Hatchback
• 2023 MAZDA CX-30
• 2023 MAZDA CX-5
• 2023 MAZDA CX-50
• 2023 MAZDA CX-9

What’s even more impressive is that, in 2021, the IIHS created much stricter criterion for achieving TOP SAFETY PICK rating. For instance, headlights must perform much better, models must feature better pedestrian crash prevention systems, and side crash protection requirements are more stringent. In fact, vehicles that undergo the new side crash test are subjected to 82% more force compared to the old test. 

MAZDA Safety Features 

So, why are Mazdas so safe? One of the reasons Mazda models won so many 2023 IIHS top safety pick awards is because they include the i-ACTIVESENSE® system, which works to mitigate the force of unavoidable accidents and intelligently prevent accidents before they even happen. Key standard and available features of this system can include: 

• Traffic Jam Assist
• Lane Departure Warning and Lane-Keep Assist 
• Blind Spot Monitoring 
• Rear Cross Traffic Alert 
• Rear View Monitor Display 
• Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go
• Adaptive Front Lighting System 
• Smart Braking System 
• Advanced Smart City Brake Support with Day and Night-time Pedestrian Detection
• Driver

Schedule to Drive the MAZDA Model Line Near Escondido

Do you have more questions about the 2023 IIHS top safety awards? Call Hello Mazda of San Diego at 619-344-0015. We’ll answer all of your questions about the 2023 Mazda safety awards and give you a more in-depth tour of all the safety systems available on Mazda models. 

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