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Mazda has closed 2024 on a high note, securing eight IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK+ awards, the most by any brand this year. The 2025 Mazda CX-70 and CX-70 Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) both achieved the coveted 2024 TOP SAFETY PICK+ rating, highlighting Mazda’s ongoing commitment to vehicle safety. Additionally, the 2025 CX-50 retained its TOP SAFETY PICK+ status after updates to its pedestrian crash prevention system earned it a higher rating in testing.
Key Highlights:
- Mazda leads all brands with eight IIHS 2024 TOP SAFETY PICK+ awards.
- Models receiving the TOP SAFETY PICK+ award include:
- 2024-2025 Mazda3 Sedan and Hatchback
- 2024-2025 CX-30
- 2024-2025 CX-90 and CX-90 PHEV
- 2025 CX-70 and CX-70 PHEV
- The updated 2025 CX-50 earned a higher rating in pedestrian front crash prevention after retesting.
Mazda’s leadership in IIHS safety awards reflects its ability to adapt to stringent safety standards. IIHS President David Harkey noted, “Mazda once again demonstrated its commitment to safety, acting quickly to meet the tougher standards we adopted for the 2024 TOP SAFETY PICK+ award.”
Tom Donnelly, President and CEO of Mazda North American Operations, expressed pride in the recognition, stating, “Mazda’s research and development teams keep safety top of mind…to meet and exceed the increasingly rigorous testing standards set by IIHS.”
Stricter Criteria for 2024 Awards
To qualify for the 2024 TOP SAFETY PICK+ award, vehicles must meet stringent safety criteria:
- Crashworthiness: Good ratings in small overlap front and updated side impact tests.
- Back seat safety: An acceptable or good rating in the updated moderate overlap front crash test.
- Pedestrian safety: An acceptable or good rating in pedestrian front crash prevention.
- Headlight quality: Acceptable or good-rated headlights across all trims.
Mazda’s strong performance underscores its dedication to safety innovation. For more information about Mazda’s safety features, visit MazdaUSA.com.
The IIHS, funded by the insurance industry, serves as an independent organization conducting safety evaluations. More details about IIHS ratings are available at IIHS.org.
About Mazda North American Operations
Founded in Hiroshima, Japan, Mazda remains focused on crafting vehicles that enrich life-in-motion. Headquartered in Irvine, California, Mazda North American Operations oversees vehicle sales and customer support across the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Colombia.
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