Washington, Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — In a race for safety supremacy, Mazda has zoomed past the competition, bagging the most coveted title in vehicle safety – the ‘Top Safety Pick+’ award – not once, not twice, but a whopping five times! The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) crowned Mazda with this prestigious honor, recognizing their commitment to keeping drivers safe on the road.
The unique twist in this tale of triumph? Among the winners is the CX-90 PHEV, eagerly vying for the top spot, like the underdog in a classic sports movie, awaiting its moment of glory after acing the IIHS’s latest crash tests.
The 2024 award criteria set new, higher standards in front and side impact protection and takes progressive steps toward crash prevention, particularly in day and nighttime pedestrian scenarios. IIHS President David Harkey notes that “This year’s winners are true standouts, offering the highest level of protection for both vehicle occupants and other vulnerable road users.”
Mazda’s secret sauce to success? Well, besides the rear seat belt pretensioners and load limiters, they’ve jazzed up their vehicles with advanced side impact airbags, turning their cars into real-life superheroes, ready to swoop in and save the day.
“With safety a top priority for Mazda, we appreciate the continual work that the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) does to update its rigorous crash testing to reflect real-world crash scenarios,” said MNAO President and CEO Tom Donnelly. “These changes challenge us to prioritize occupant safety and design and engineer vehicles in the pursuit of a crash-free society.”
So, while other car brands are busy revving their engines, Mazda is cruising past them, wearing its ‘Top Safety Pick+’ crown with pride.
