Mar 23, 2023
Mazda Sweeps the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s

One of the most prestigious and desired safety awards in the automotive world is the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s (IIHS) Top Safety Pick Award

If one of an automaker’s vehicles is a Top Safety Pick, then that is a cause for celebration: Your vehicle is keeping customers safer on the road than competitors’ vehicles are. 

When every vehicle by an automaker that was tested by the IIHS wins a Top Safety Pick Award, then you are keeping a significant amount of your customers safe on the road, much more than your competitors. This is just what happened to Mazda this year. 

Mazda, then, can rest assured that this is the carmaker that consumers looking for safety ought to flock to. 

We here at Neil Huffman Mazda in Louisville, Kentucky are beyond proud to be offering some of the safest vehicles on the market, offered by Mazda. 

This Year’s IIHS Award Criteria Was Different

What we are especially impressed by is the fact that, this year, the IIHS restricted its safety criteria, so it has been harder than ever to win this elite award. 

For instance, the side crash test now involves 82 percent more energy than the original test. 

Other key changes include increased pressure on creating sophisticated pedestrian crash prevention systems and better headlight performance that helps both the driver, and other drivers, on the road. 

Mazda’s incredible performance proves that when IIHS raises the bar, Mazda is more than willing to meet and exceed the standard.

Know that when you walk into our dealership, you can choose from among the safest vehicles available across the entire automobile market. 

For a look at all of the Mazda vehicles that the IIHS tested, read on below. 

What Mazda Vehicles Were Tested by the IIHS? 

First up was the 2023 Mazda3 Sedan, proving small cars can still be among the safest on the road. 

The 2023 Mazda3 Hatchback proved to maintain a high standard of safety while offering customers more space for their cargo. 

As a general rule, the Mazda CX series is an all-around great pick for any driver looking for safety. 

The 2023 Mazda CX-30, 2023 Mazda CX-5, 2023 Mazda CX-50, and 2023 Mazda CX-9 are all considered to be among the most safe vehicles a driver can own. 

When it came to the side crash test in particular, the 2023 Mazda 2023 CX-5, 2023 Mazda CX-9, and 2023 Mazda3 each earned a Good rating. For positive ratings, those range from Acceptable to Good, meaning these vehicles earned the top score for such an intense collision. 

It is safe to say, then, that you will find the safest vehicles on the market when you come to Neil Huffman Mazda. 

The Best Selection of New and Used Vehicles in Kentuckiana

Still searching for a new or used vehicle that is right for you? Look no further than Neil Huffman Mazda for this season’s new Mazda lineup along with great-value used vehicles, from the 2023 Mazda CX-9 and beyond. If you have any questions for us about our new or used vehicle inventory, be sure to contact us today and we will help you find what you are looking for.