2020 MAZDA CX-5 IIHS Safety Rating
There are organizations devoted to tracking and accurately predicting the safety of any mainstream vehicle. One of these organizations is the IIHS. Through extensive testing, the IIHS is able to determine just how protective a model is for the driver and passengers.
The good news for those considering the 2021 Mazda CX-5 is that the small SUV earned the IIHS Top Safety Pick+ award for 2020. That's some serious praise, yet it makes sense when you start to look at the specific testing scores of the SUV. IIHS grades on a scale from Poor, the lowest rating, through Marginal, Acceptable, and Good (the highest rating). Here's how the Mazda CX-5 faired in various areas:
- Good roof strength
- Good small overlap front: driver-side
- Good small overlap front: passenger-side
- Good head restraints and seats
2021 MAZDA CX-5 NHTSA Safety Rating
The other organization leading the way in automotive safety would be the NHTSA. Similar to the IIHS, the NHTSA runs the Mazda CX-5 through a battery of tests to determine just how protective the SUV is.
The NHTSA scale ranges from one star to five stars. They've gotten a jump on the 2021 Mazda CX-5 already, and here's how this Mazda SUV fared in the testing:
- Five-star overall safety rating
- Five-star overall front rating
- Five-star overall side rating
- Four-star rollover side rating
MAZDA CX-5 Safety Features
In addition to receiving high grades from renowned organizations like the NHTSA and the IIHS, the Mazda CX-5 gives you access to some truly cutting-edge driver-assistance features. Certain technologies will automatically brake in the event of a front-facing collision, while others help you stay in your respective lane without veering, or provide increased visibility as you maneuver through tight areas. Here's a list of some key driver-assistance features found in the Mazda CX-5:
- Blind Spot Monitoring
- Rear Cross Traffic Alert
- Smart Braking system
- MAZDA Radar Cruise Control
- Lane Departure Warning and Lane-Keep Assist
Enjoy the Safety of the MAZDA CX-5
Jaunting around East Stroudsburg, Stroudsburg, Easton, Brodheadsville, and Saylorsville, PA, in the Mazda CX-5 has proven over the years to be a safety-enhanced proposition. You can test that safety out for yourself by contacting our Ray Price Mazda staff!