Vehicle Details: Mazda Safety

Mazda builds cars that are sporty, dynamic and fun to drive. While it is true that all Mazdas are created to excite the driver, Mazda pursues safety over everything else. Thanks to the new SKYACTIV® technologies and other advancements, Mazda has been able to make their cars safer than ever while still enhancing their performance and unique style.

The new suite of SKYACTIV® technologies illustrates how Mazda has engineered performance and safety at the same time. For example, 61 percent of the SKYACTIV-Body of the all-new CX-5 crossover is made of high-tensile-strength steel. This steel not only greatly decreases weight, for improved performance and handling, it also increases the strength of the outer shell for greater collision protection. The story is the same with the SKYACTIV-Chassis; the increased strength enhances handling while providing a rigid backbone for the entire structure of the vehicle.

In addition to cutting-edge construction materials and techniques, Mazda also makes use of many more traditional safety features. Every Mazda comes loaded with advanced airbags. Other standard features across the entire lineup include Antilock Brakes, Electronic Brake Force Distribution and Brake Assist, Dynamic Stability Control and Traction Control.

The brand’s mission to make some of the best-handling cars on the market also makes them safer. When an emergency situation arises, you need a vehicle that will react quickly, confidently and predictably. The “Zoom-Zoom” character of Mazda cars also enhances your ability to make it through an emergency situation unscathed.

For even greater levels of comfort and security, Mazda offers some of the latest and greatest in the world of safety technology and driver aids. Features like Forward Obstruction Warning, Lane Departure Warning and Blind Spot Monitoring are just the tip of the iceberg. Hill Launch Assist, Smart City Brake Support and Rear Cross Traffic Alert System are also on the menu of electronic protection.

Smart City Brake Support is one of the newest additions to the Mazda line. This advanced system uses a laser sensor to detect when there is a car in front of the vehicle. The system pre-loads the brake pressure to make for quicker stops, and if the system feels that you will not stop in time, it will automatically apply the brakes for you. This can greatly reduce the forces and damage sustained from a collision.

Mazda safety extends beyond when the car is in motion. LATCH child-seat anchors are present to make sure your bundle of joy is safely secured, and child-safety door locks are also standard on all models with more than two doors to prevent the kids from accidentally opening the door when they shouldn't.

Thanks to its endless pursuit of new technology and lightweight, strong materials, Mazda has succeeded in creating a family of vehicles that possess some of the most comprehensive safety features on the market. If you want a car that takes the protection of your family as seriously as you do, come in and experience the safety of a Mazda.

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