2023 Mazda Vehicles Get Highest IIHS Safety Ratings
Every year, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) announces its list of vehicles that earned the top safety awards. As it turns out, every Mazda vehicle that was tested by this organization ended up making this list. That includes the Mazda3 Sedan, Mazda3 Hatchback, the CX-30, CX-5, CX-50, and CX-9.
Let’s take some time to go through what the IIHS tests are for, and how the Mazda safety features excel in these tests.
Let’s take some time to go through what the IIHS tests are for, and how the Mazda safety features excel in these tests.
IIHS Testing Methodology
The IIHS runs four crash tests and monitors the structure of the vehicle and the damage that the crash test dummies take. These tests differ from traditional crash tests you may have seen of a vehicle flying head-on into a wall, as the IIHS test offset the impact zone to provide more realistic crash data. Using this data, they can determine the potential injuries and survivability of a crash.
They also test the safety features that many vehicles offer, like, pedestrian avoidance and automatic emergency braking. Headlight systems, seat belt reminders, and child seat attachments are also included in their testing so that vehicles can earn good ratings through their comprehensive testing.
They also test the safety features that many vehicles offer, like, pedestrian avoidance and automatic emergency braking. Headlight systems, seat belt reminders, and child seat attachments are also included in their testing so that vehicles can earn good ratings through their comprehensive testing.
What Makes Mazda Stand Out?
Mazda vehicles are not only designed with a state-of-the-art body that protects the passengers but also come equipped with dozens of safety features. Emergency braking programs, monitoring systems that scan the surrounding environment, and distraction mitigation all work to ensure your eyes are on the road. If you would like to experience the vehicles that earned the top safety pick awards for yourself, then schedule an appointment for a test drive at Hawk Mazda today!