2023 MAZDA IIHS Awards

March 15th, 2023 by

2023 IIHS Top Safety Pick


The 2023 Mazda safety ratings are in from the IIHS (International Institute of Highway Safety), and every tested Mazda model received a TOP SAFETY PICK or TOP SAFETY PICK+ designation. Take a moment to learn all about the Mazda safety ratings, and then complete pre-approval and contact Hello Mazda of Temecula, so we can give you a tour of the Mazda safety systems with a test drive at our showroom near Temecula and Escondido!

The MAZDA Safety Ratings

The 2023 IIHS Awards can fall into two categories: TOP SAFETY or TOP SAFETY PICK+. This year, all six of the tested Mazda vehicles received 2023 Mazda safety awards in one of these categories. Models that received 2023 IIHS awards include:

Not only did every tested Mazda model receive glowing Mazda safety ratings, but the tests this year were exceptionally tough. As of 2021, the IIHS as upgraded its criterion to be much more stringent. For instance, the new side barrier impact crash test subjects vehicles to 82% more force.

MAZDA Safety Features

The chief reason for the 2023 Mazda safety awards is that Mazda models feature an exceptionally dynamic safety system called i-ACTIVSENSE® safety suite. Here are just a few of the standard and available features it includes:

  • Rear View Monitor Display
  • Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go
  • Rear Cross Traffic Alert
  • Smart Braking System
  • Advanced Smart City Brake Support with Day and Night-time Pedestrian Detection
  • Driver
  • Adaptive Front Lighting System
  • Traffic Jam Assist
  • Lane Departure Warning and Lane-Keep Assist
  • Blind Spot Monitoring

Test Drive the Latest MAZDA Models Near Riverside

Call Hello Mazda of Temecula at (951) 954-0099 with any questions you have about the 2023 IIHS awards or Mazda safety ratings, and to schedule some test drives at our showroom! And be sure to check out new vehicle specials, so you don’t overlook a chance to save on your next vehicle!

 

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