The 2023 Mazda CX-50 Earns IIHS’s Top Safety Pick+

New to the streets and already causing a commotion in the accolade department, the ruggedly capable 2023 Mazda CX-50 crossover. Aside from the critical acclaim and praiseworthy standard features, the rugged SUV can now boast about its sensational safety. That’s right, ladies and gents, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) just added to the CX-50’s bragging rights, awarding the SUV a Top Safety Pick+. 

The Mazda CX-50 attained a “Good” score in every crash test category. In addition, the IIHS awarded the SUV a “Superior” rating for its front crash prevention system. Furthermore, the Japanese automaker also attained a “Good” score because of the SUV’s friendly seatbelt reminder, along with a “Good” score for the child seat anchors (LATCH) simplicity. 

The “Zoom-Zoom” automakers’ healthy scores reflect the engineer’s ingenious safety design. For example, no Mazda CX-50 is left behind with standard safety equipment such as adaptive cruise control with stop and go, blind spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert. Furthermore, other standard safety features include:

• Lane departure alert.
• Lane-keeping assist.
• Hill-start assist.
• Driver attention monitoring.
• A rearview camera system. 

Most important, the Mazda engineers outdid themselves regarding the CX-50’s structural integrity. 

“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.”

 -Mazda North American CEO Jeff Guyton. 

Like the rest of the world, the Insurance Institute of Highway and Safety is open and welcome to change. The IIHS frequently refines its testing for new tech and evolving traffic conditions. In addition, the perseveres of safety (IIHS) has a new nighttime pedestrian detection test. Vehicles evaluated by the IIHS must receive an “Advanced” or Superior rating to earn a Top Safety Pick designation. Moreover, the IIHS also reworked the side crash test to utilize a heavier impact weight that impels at higher speeds than ever before.

Come Test Drive Your 2023 Mazda CX-50 at Kenny Ross Mazda

There’s a 2023 Mazda CX-50 impatiently awaiting your arrival at Kenny Ross Mazda. If you don’t make it in time for your Mazda CX-50, we offer many new and high-quality pre-owned vehicles. You will find the vehicle driving around in your dreams with a sales team as friendly and passionate as ours. Additionally, our finance managers are sure to find you the right program at the most competitive rates. So if you want to get a headstart on that new car smell, you can apply for auto financing at any given second. But if you aren’t ready to give up your most prized possession, don’t worry. Our technicians are here to take on your next service or auto repair. So make your way over to Kenny Ross Mazda. Whether it be a deeply discounted car, an aggressive lease payment plan, routine maintenance, or a significant overhaul, sixty years of business should let you know you’ve come to the right place. Ask a neighbor and see what Kenny Ross Mazda has in store for you. 

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