The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has awarded the 2024 Mazda CX-90 Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) its highest accolade, the 2024 TOP SAFETY PICK+. This recognition solidifies Mazda’s position as the brand with the most IIHS 2024 TOP SAFETY PICK+ awards as of June 2024.
Mazda’s Commitment to Safety
“Mazda is proud of our research and development teams who work tirelessly to continually improve our crashworthiness and crash avoidance technologies to meet and exceed increasingly rigorous testing standards set by IIHS,” said Tom Donnelly, President and CEO of Mazda North American Operations. “We are extremely proud to add the 2024 CX-90 PHEV to Mazda’s list of 2024 TOP SAFETY PICK+ award winners.”
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Award Criteria and Achievements
To qualify for the 2024 TOP SAFETY PICK+ award, vehicles must achieve good ratings in the small overlap front and updated side tests, as well as an acceptable or good rating in the updated moderate overlap front test, which now emphasizes back seat safety. Additionally, vehicles need an acceptable or good rating in the pedestrian front crash prevention evaluation, and all trims must feature acceptable- or good-rated headlights.
In addition to the 2024 CX-90 PHEV, Mazda’s 2024 award winners include:
- Mazda3 Sedan
- Mazda3 Hatchback
- CX-30
- CX-50 (built after August 2024)
- CX-90
Advanced Safety at Mazda
Mazda’s dedication to safety and innovation is evident through its continuous improvement in crashworthiness and crash avoidance technologies. For more details on Mazda’s advanced safety features, visit the Mazda Safety Page.
The IIHS, an independent and non-governmental safety-testing organization funded by the insurance industry, provides comprehensive ratings and information on vehicle safety. More details can be found on the IIHS website.
About Mazda North American Operations
Founded in Hiroshima, Japan, Mazda has a rich history of sophisticated craftsmanship and innovation. Mazda North American Operations, headquartered in Irvine, California, manages the sales, marketing, parts, and customer service support of Mazda vehicles across the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Colombia through approximately 795 dealers. Mazda Canada Inc. in Richmond Hill, Ontario, Mazda Motor de Mexico in Mexico City, and Mazda de Colombia in Bogota oversee operations in their respective countries.
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Mazda continues to set benchmarks in automotive safety, underscoring its commitment to protecting drivers and passengers with the highest standards of vehicle design and technology.
Source: Mazda CX-90 Plug-In Hybrid Earns 2024 IIHS Top Safety Pick+ Award for Outstanding Safety
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