All-New Mazda CX-5 Earns IIHS Top Safety Pick+; Mazda Leads Industry with Most 2026 Awards
Mazda's all-new CX-5 has earned the highest safety award from the IIHS, TOP SAFETY PICK+, marking Mazda's third consecutive year leading the industry in the top safety tier.
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What Happened
Mazda Motor Corporation announced that the U.S.-specification all-new Mazda CX-5 has earned the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's highest award, TOP SAFETY PICK+. This marks the third consecutive year Mazda has led the industry in the highest tier of IIHS recognition, beginning in 2024. The award reflects the vehicle's strong performance in crash avoidance and crashworthiness tests.
Developed under the concept of 'New Generation Emotional Daily Comfort,' the all-new CX-5 aims to deliver joy of driving while prioritizing safety. In IIHS evaluations, it received top ratings for front crash prevention in vehicle-to-vehicle and vehicle-to-pedestrian scenarios, as well as occupant protection in front, side, and other collision tests. Mazda emphasizes that safety and peace of mind are fundamental to enabling customers to fully enjoy the driving experience.
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Mazda reached this milestone with the latest CX-5 award, including both TOP SAFETY PICK+ and TOP SAFETY PICK honors.
In addition to the CX-5, eight other Mazda models sold in the United States earned TOP SAFETY PICK+ in 2026, bringing the total to nine. The all-new CX-5 also achieved the highest five-star safety ratings from Euro NCAP in Europe and ANCAP in Australia and New Zealand, demonstrating strong recognition across global markets. These independent assessments further validate Mazda's safety performance.
Mazda is committed to achieving zero fatalities in new Mazda vehicles by 2040, where automotive technologies can make a meaningful contribution. The company continues to advance safety technologies and broaden their adoption as standard equipment across its lineup, guided by its human-centric development philosophy. This goal aligns with its vision of a mobility society where everyone can move safely and with confidence.
Why this matters
Safety ratings like IIHS Top Safety Pick+ help consumers identify the safest vehicles. Mazda's achievement of earning the highest number of top awards among automakers underscores its commitment to safety. This gives buyers confidence across its lineup, as nine models received the top honor.
Terms in This Story
- IIHS
- Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, a U.S. nonprofit organization that evaluates vehicle safety through crash tests and ratings.
- TOP SAFETY PICK+
- The highest safety award given by IIHS to vehicles that demonstrate superior crashworthiness and crash avoidance performance.
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