It is no surprise that the new 2023 Mazda CX-50 crossover has been awarded the highest rating for vehicle safety. This award has been given to each Mazda that has been tested by the Insurance for Highway Safety (IIHS). The CX-50 joins the 2023 Mazda3 Sedan and Hatchback, CX-30, CX-5, and CX-9 vehicles as 2022 TOP SAFETY PICK+ award recipients.
In order to receive the TOP SAFETY PICK+ award, each vehicle must pass the six IIHS crashworthiness evaluations including:
• Driver-side small overlap front
• Passenger-side small overlap front
• Moderate overlap front
• Original side
• Roof strength
• Head restraint
To earn the higher-tier IIHS award, the front crash prevention system must earn an outstanding rating in the vehicle-to-vehicle and daytime vehicle-to-pedestrian evaluations. In addition, the vehicle must have good or acceptable rated headlight standards across all trims.
North American Operations President and CEO Jeff Guyton proudly stated, "We are exceptionally proud that the all-new 2023 CX-50 achieved the highest IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK+ award – our first purpose-built SUV built in Alabama at our new plant. Safety is at the forefront of our vehicle development and our research has led us to thoughtfully consider crash avoidance technologies, as well as the body structure of our vehicles to protect occupants in the event a crash does occur."
In addition, the Mazda CX-50 also earned an outstanding rating for its seat belt reminders and a good+ rating for its child seat attachment (LATCH) hardware. These are two evaluations that are not factored into the IIHS award but should be noted as additional safety features.
To learn more about the IIHS Top Safety Pick+ Award or check out all the Mazda safety features in person, swing by Tustin Mazda or Huntington Beach Mazda today. Our staff would be pleased to help answer any questions you have!
Tustin Mazda
28 Auto Center Dr.
Tustin, CA 92782
(714) 706-1239
Huntington Beach Mazda
16800 Beach Blvd.
Huntington Beach, CA 92647
(714) 599-8569
References & Resources:
https://news.mazdausa.com/2022-09-27-2023-Mazda-CX-50-Earns-IIHS-TOP-SAFETY-PICK-Award