MAZDA Earns 100th IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK Award

One of the most important factors to prioritize when choosing a new Mazda vehicle is its safety. Mazda recently received its 100^th TOP SAFETY PICK Award from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). Town North Mazda highlights what this award means for eligible models.

IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK Award Criteria

To qualify for the IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK Award, vehicles must meet a specific set of criteria for crash-avoidance and crashworthiness. They must have “good” ratings in the small-overlap front, updated moderate-overlap front, and side crash tests, along with “good” or “acceptable” headlights and pedestrian front-crash prevention. The IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK+ Award has similar required criteria, but must meet the following additional criteria:

• “Good” ratings for pedestrian front-crash prevention
• “Acceptable” or “good” ratings for vehicle-to-vehicle front-crash prevention

Which Models Helped MAZDA Receive Its 100^th IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK Award?

One of the Mazda models that helped Mazda secure its 100^th IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK Award is the 2026 Mazda CX-5. This SUV received the TOP SAFETY PICK+ Award for maintaining “good” ratings across the three main crashworthiness tests and its pedestrian front-crash prevention, along with “good” or “acceptable” vehicle-to-vehicle front-crash prevention and headlights. Other recognized models include:

• The 2026 MAZDA3 Sedan
• The 2026 MAZDA CX-70
• The 2026 MAZDA CX-30
• The 2026 MAZDA CX-90

i-ACTIVSENSE® Safety Highlights

New Mazda vehicles have many cutting-edge i-Activsense® features to help them qualify for the IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK Award. High Beam Control switches between high and low beams based on different traffic conditions. Smart Brake Support activates your brakes if it detects potential frontal collisions.

Explore New MAZDA Models in Richardson, TX

Are you looking for a reliable new Mazda with enhanced safety systems? Visit our Mazda dealership in Richardson, TX to compare available models. We look forward to helping you choose your next vehicle.