Technologies like Adaptive Front-lighting System (AFS), High-Beam Control (HBC), Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) and Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) can be found on the fully redesigned and award-winning 2014 MAZDA3. AFS points headlights in the direction you steer for better nighttime visibility; the HBC system automatically switches between high and low beams for safer, more comfortable driving; LDWS warns the driver of unintentional lane departures; and SCBS helps reduce the extent of front end collisions when you are traveling between two and 19 mph by engaging an automatic braking system should the driver not brake adequately.
The all-new 2014 MAZDA6 sedan adds available safety technologies that include Rear Vehicle Monitoring (RVM), which alerts the driver to approaching vehicles during highway driving; Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC), which automatically controls vehicle speed to maintain a safe distance relative to the vehicle ahead, and Forward Obstruction Warning (FOW), which helps the driver avoid hazards with an audible warning when it detects a risk of collision.
Available on the 2014 Mazda CX-5 compact SUV, Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) uses motion-detecting technology to warn the driver when a vehicle is positioned in a blind spot. The larger CX-9 utility vehicle can be equipped with Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA), which warns the driver of pedestrians and other moving objects, a valuable feature when backing out of busy parking lots.
SKYACTIV® is a suite of technologies that make driving more fuel efficient, fun and, of course, safe. Every Mazda vehicle designed with a SKYACTIV-Body features extensive use of high-tensile-strength steel in an exceptionally “straight structure” for increased rigidity, reduces weight and improved handling. The SKYACTIV-Body also better protects occupants in the event of a collision. As an example, the redesigned MAZDA3 body structure is lighter and 30 percent more rigid than its predecessor.
The MAZDA3, MAZDA6 and CX-5 are also among an elite few vehicles that earned a prestigious “2014 Top Safety Pick+” from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) due to their superior crash test performance. Having three vehicles meet this rigorous safety standard further illustrates the Mazda commitment to safety in every vehicle they build.
Even technological features are safety oriented. For example, the 2014 MAZDA3 features an all-new “heads-up” infotainment system called MAZDA CONNNECT. Through Bluetooth HandsFree phone and audio and a visible heads-up display on the windshield, MAZDA CONNECT keeps drivers fully connected without them having to take their hands off the wheel or their eyes off the road.
In addition, every vehicle in the Mazda lineup comes with a long list of standard safety features, including six airbags, Antilock Braking System (ABS) with Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist (BA), Dynamic Stability Control (DSC), Traction Control System (TCS), Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) and Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH).
Award-winning safety and exhilarating driving performance – those are the promises every Mazda vehicle keeps. If you’re looking for a new family vehicle that puts a priority on safety, stop by today to see and drive the full line of new Mazda vehicles.
This article is presented by Antelope Valley Ford Lincoln Mazda in Lancaster, California.
