Safety
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety gave the new Mazda a 9.8/10 on its safety performance review, practically the best possible score a car can receive, Some standard safety features include a driver attention monitor, automatic high-beam headlights, forward collision warning, forward automatic emergency braking, pedestrian detection, lane keep assist, lane departure warning, rain-sensing windshield wipers, adaptive cruise control, and a rearview camera. If that’s not good enough, even more safety features such as adaptive headlights, road sign recognition, surround-view parking camera system, front and rear parking sensors, blind spot monitoring, rear cross traffic alert, reverse automatic emergency braking, and a Head-up display are available if purchased with certain trim packages. The new Mazda accommodates children, as the rear outboard seats of the CX-30 have full sets of LATCH connectors. Additionally, the center seat in the back of the vehicle has a tether anchor that may use either side's bottom anchor. This LATCH system received the highest possible score of Good+ from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, indicating that it is among the simplest and most adaptable to use. For more information about the safety of new Mazda, please visit the IIHS website.
CX-30 vs Competition
The CX-9 stands out against its comparable models at Toyota and Subaru. The Toyota C-HR stands no chance against the CX-30, as the Mazda offers a higher-end interior with more space for passengers and goods in addition to having better acceleration, fuel efficiency, and handling. Additionally, the CX-30 is around $1,600 less expensive than the C-HR. The Subaru Crosstrek has fewer basic safety features and is less fun to drive. The cabin is also nicer in the CX-30. Overall, the new Mazda is the better choice, however you decide to look at it.