The Mazda CX-50 is a brand new vehicle, but it is already making a huge impact in the market with its flashy style, spirited performance, and range of superior technology options. Now, the small SUV is racking up even more praise, earning the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s Top Safety Pick+ designation.
In order to win this top honor, a vehicle must earn “Good” or better ratings in at least six of the institute’s crash-readiness evaluations. The vehicle must also have a front crash prevention system that earns a score of “advanced” or “superior” on tests for vehicle-to-vehicle and daytime vehicle-to-pedestrian crashes.
The 2023 Mazda CX-50 earned the following scores:
- Small overlap front, driver: Good
- Small overlap front, passenger: Good
- Moderate overlap front: Good
- Side: Good
- Roof strength: Good
- Head restraints and seats: Good
- Headlights, all turbo trims: Good
- Headlights, all non-turbo trims: Acceptable
- Front crash prevention, vehicle-to-vehicle: Superior
- Front crash prevention, vehicle-to-pedestrian, day: Superior
- Child seat anchors (LATCH) ease of use: Good+
Only turbo models of the new Mazda CX-50 are offered with curve adaptive headlights, which accounts for the difference in the safety test ratings. Non-turbo trim levels come with static LED headlights.
Not all safety tests conducted by the IIHS factored into its selection of its Top Safety Picks, though these tests are instructive for buyers, who want to better understand the comprehensive safety performance of vehicles.
The IIHS performs these safety tests each year, providing extensive testing results across the industry. The IIHS is an independent safety-testing organization that is not affiliated with the government. It is funded by the insurance industry.
Several other Mazda vehicles were named Top Safety Pick+ recipients this year, including the Mazda 3 (sedan and hatchback), CX-30, CX-5, and CX-9.
Safety Features
Mazda adds several safety features to the CX-50 that provide even more protection on the road. Some of the standard features include adaptive cruise control, lane keep assistance, lane departure warning, blind spot warning, rear cross-traffic alert, and pedestrian detection.
Safety features are added on the higher trim levels, including adaptive front lighting, front and rear parking sensors, Traffic Jam Assist, and a 360-degree view monitor. Rear automatic braking is optional on all trims.
As most automakers tend to build on these features over time, rather than removing or replacing, you can expect future models of the CX to be even safer.
Test Drive the 2023 Mazda CX-50 Today
Seacoast Mazda is proud to offer the Mazda CX-50, and we invite you to visit our lot today to take a test drive of this exciting new SUV and learn about all it has to offer. Not only is it one of the safest vehicles on the market, but it is also gorgeous and fun to drive. Our associates will help you explore all the options offered on the different trim levels and packages so that you can find the perfect configuration for your needs. Visit us today, and drive home with your next favorite vehicle!
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