Mazda Leads Industry in IIHS 2025 TOP SAFETY PICK+ Awards: Moves Closer to Goal of Eliminating Traffic Fatalities (via:news.mazdausa.com)
Mazda has received the most Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) Top Safety Pick+ awards of any brand this year. Eight Mazda SUVs and cars are IIHS Top Safety Pick+ winners for 2025:
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Vehicles undergo rigorous crash and safety testing to qualify for a Top Safety Pick or Top Safety Pick+ award from the IIHS. Cars, trucks, vans, and SUVs must earn top ratings for front and side crash tests and pedestrian front crash prevention assessments.
The 2025 Top Safety Pick+ award criteria include:
The completion of these tests proves that Mazda vehicles are safe to drive, helping to give you peace of mind during school drop-offs, commutes, road trips, and even running errands.
“The success of our awards program depends on automakers’ commitment to safety,” IIHS President David Harkey said in a press release. “Kudos to Mazda for meeting this challenge with eight TOP SAFETY PICK+ winners, the most of any brand.”
Mazda vehicles also performed well in the newest IIHS crash test, which required heightened rear-seat occupant protection. All the Mazda cars, SUVs, and PHEV SUVs tested earned the top rating of Good thanks to standard rear seatbelt pretensioners, load limiters, and advanced airbags.
“Mazda’s dedication to keeping our customers and their passengers safe in the pursuit of eliminating traffic fatalities is evidenced in these latest awards from IIHS,” said Mazda North American Operations President and CEO Tom Donnelly in a press release.
All Mazda cars, SUVs, and PHEV SUVs come with the i-ACTIVSENSE® suite of standard and available vehicle safety features. These include advanced crash avoidance systems, pedestrian monitoring, and blindspot and rearview monitoring.
The i-ACTIVSENSE® technology helps keep you alert and aware of your surroundings without taking your focus from the road. It uses radars and cameras to monitor and alert you to possible hazards or collisions. This includes both active and passive vehicle safety features.
Active vehicle safety features alert the driver with visuals and sounds to help avoid hazards and accidents.
Passive vehicle safety features help reduce damage and protect the driver and passengers in the event of a collision. Mazda passive safety features include seatbelts with pretensioners and load limiters, Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Airbag Systems, the rigid SKYACTIV®-Body with ring structure, and more.
Some of the vehicle safety features found in all Mazda SUVs and cars include:
Mazda vehicle designs even take automotive safety into consideration. To help reduce fatigue and improve agility and comfort, the driving position is configured for your joints to bend at a natural angle. The displays are positioned to provide you with access to information without distracting you, allowing you to concentrate on driving. The accelerator pedal in Mazda vehicles is an “organ type” that connects your foot movement to the pedal. This helps reduce leg fatigue, especially when driving longer distances.
Not only did eight Mazda cars and SUVs earn an IIHS Top Safety Pick+ award, but many of the same vehicles also earned a 5-star overall safety rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). These vehicles include:
Reading that Mazdas are some of the safest cars and safest SUVs available is one thing, but experiencing them for yourself is another. We invite you to visit the Whitten Brothers Mazda showroom in Richmond to test drive a Mazda SUV, car, or PHEV SUV. Our Sales Advocates are here to help you make a decision, and our auto finance team is here to help arrange your car loan or lease when you’re ready. Want to save on your vehicle purchase? Get your current vehicle trade-in value and explore what new vehicle specials we have available. Contact us to learn more about Mazda reliability and safety today!
