In the United States, Mazda has been recognised by Consumer Reports^ as the top‑performing brand in its newly released Safety Verdict assessment —an evaluation that sets a new benchmark for how effectively modern vehicles help drivers avoid crashes and protect occupants when one occurs.
The Safety Verdict score reflects a rigorous, holistic review of real‑world safety performance, including crashworthiness, braking and emergency handling, in‑vehicle control usability, and the availability and effectiveness of proven crash‑prevention technologies. Mazda’s strong results demonstrate Mazda’s belief that true safety comes from the seamless integration of advanced engineering, intuitive technology, and vehicles that respond predictably and confidently to the driver.
The Safety Verdict’s highest tier requires standout performance across demanding criteria: Good results in IIHS side‑impact tests, strong moderate‑overlap crash protection, standard highway‑speed automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, blind spot warning, rear cross‑traffic warning, and predictable, confidence‑inspiring handling in both every day and emergency conditions. These are not new requirements for Mazda—they are principles that have guided our safety strategy for years as part of our commitment to reducing fatalities and serious injuries.
Mazda’s achievement in the new assessment also reflects our disciplined pursuit of top ratings in crash tests and our human centric engineering philosophy. Every Mazda vehicle is designed so that braking, steering, and handling feel natural and predictable, helping drivers avoid dangerous situations before technology ever needs to intervene. This integration of vehicle dynamics, occupant protection, and advanced driver-assistance systems embodies Mazda’s belief that a safer car should also be a more joyful, confident one to drive.
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^Consumer Reports (CR), formerly Consumers Union (CU), is an American nonprofit nonpartisan consumer organisation dedicated to independent product testing and rating, investigative journalism, consumer-oriented research, public education, and consumer advocacy
