Mazda Leads the Industry as All-New 2026CX-5 Secures Top Safety Pick+Honors

Mazda Leads the Industry as All-New 2026 CX-5 Secures Top Safety Pick+ Honors

Mazda has officially claimed the top spot in vehicle safety, with the all-new 2026 Mazda CX-5
earning the prestigious TOP SAFETY PICK+ rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway
Safety (IIHS). With this latest addition, Mazda now leads all automotive brands with an
industry-best eight IIHS 2026 TOP SAFETY PICK+ awards.
Since the IIHS award program began in 2008, Mazda has earned 100 TOP SAFETY PICK
awards, including 74 TOP SAFETY PICK+ designations. This track record stands as a
testament to nearly two decades of continuous innovation and an unwavering commitment to
occupant protection.

What It Takes to Earn the 2026 TOP SAFETY PICK+ Rating

The IIHS has continually raised the bar for its testing, making the TOP SAFETY PICK+
designation harder to achieve than ever. To qualify for the 2026 award, vehicles must meet strict
performance criteria, including:

• Top Ratings in Crash Tests: "Good" ratings in the small overlap front, moderate
  overlap front, and side-impact crash tests.
• Superior Visibility: Standard headlights rated "acceptable" or "good" across all trim
  levels.
• Crash Prevention: Standard front crash prevention systems that demonstrate highly
  effective pedestrian and vehicle-to-vehicle collision avoidance.

Mazda’s Award-Winning 2026 Lineup

The 2026 CX-5 joins a formidable lineup of Mazda vehicles that have achieved the highest IIHS
safety tier this year. The eight Mazda models carrying the 2026 IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK+
designation include:

• Mazda3 Sedan
• Mazda3 Sport (Hatchback)CX-30
• CX-5
• CX-70 and CX-70 PHEV
• CX-90 and CX-90 PHEV

This widespread recognition proves that Mazda drivers do not have to choose between dynamic
performance and world-class safety. Every vehicle is engineered to deliver confidence and
peace of mind behind the wheel.