The Mazda brand has just reached a milestone nearly two decades in the making, earning its 100th IIHS Top Safety Pick award. If you are shopping for a new Mazda vehicle, this is a track record worth knowing about. Learn what it means and why it matters with Green Mazda.
MAZDA Reaches 100 IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK Awards
The 2026 Mazda CX-5 just earned a TOP SAFETY PICK+ award, and that award is the one that pushed Mazda past 100 total TOP SAFETY PICK awards since the program began in 2008. Of those 100 awards, 74 have earned the higher TOP SAFETY PICK+ distinction, the highest rating IIHS gives. It’s proof of nearly two decades of steady improvement in safety engineering.
The 2026 MAZDA CX-5 Leads the Way
Mazda started 2026 already leading every brand with eight TOP SAFETY PICK+ awards, and the Mazda CX-5 brought that total to nine. Qualifying vehicles need good ratings in the small overlap front, moderate overlap front, and side crash tests, along with strong headlights and standard front crash prevention technology. This recognition shows that with Mazda vehicles, you’ll have full peace of mind behind the driver’s wheel.
Other 2026 Models Earning Top Safety Honors
Alongside the Mazda CX-5, the following 2026 models also earned TOP SAFETY PICK+ awards:
- MAZDA3 Sedan
- MAZDA3 Hatchback
- MAZDA CX-30
- MAZDA CX-50 and MAZDA CX-50 Hybrid
- MAZDA CX-70 and MAZDA CX-70 PHEV
- MAZDA CX-90 and MAZDA CX-90 PHEV
Explore the New MAZDA Lineup in Springfield, IL
A milestone like this reflects real commitment to protecting the people who drive these vehicles every day. If you are ready to see what a new Mazda vehicle offers, we would love to show you. Visit Green Mazda in Springfield, IL to explore the lineup today.
