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The all-new Mazda CX-5 has achieved another major safety milestone, earning the prestigious 2026 TOP SAFETY PICK+ award from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) in the United States.
The award is the highest safety recognition presented by IIHS and adds to the five-star Euro NCAP safety rating awarded to the all-new Mazda CX-5 in Europe, as well as its maximum five-star ANCAP rating in Australia and New Zealand.
With the all-new Mazda CX-5 now achieving the highest safety ratings across all three major global independent safety assessment organisations, Mazda continues to demonstrate its commitment to developing vehicles that deliver confidence, protection and reassurance for drivers and passengers.
The 2026 IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK+ award recognises the all-new Mazda CX-5's performance across key areas of crashworthiness and crash avoidance.
The assessment included testing of occupant protection in frontal, side and other collision scenarios, alongside front crash prevention testing involving both vehicle-to-vehicle and vehicle-to-pedestrian situations.
Achieving TOP SAFETY PICK+ means the all-new Mazda CX-5 has demonstrated a high level of performance in the areas of vehicle safety assessed by IIHS.
The latest result follows maximum five-star safety ratings achieved by the all-new Mazda CX-5 in Europe and Australia and New Zealand, making safety one of the key strengths of Mazda's latest-generation SUV.
The all-new Mazda CX-5 achieved a five-star Euro NCAP safety rating in 2025, demonstrating its strong performance in independent European safety testing.
The European model achieved:
These results assess the vehicle's ability to protect occupants in different collision scenarios, as well as its performance in helping prevent or reduce the severity of collisions.
For families and everyday drivers, the five-star Euro NCAP result provides independent evidence of the all-new Mazda CX-5's focus on occupant protection and advanced safety technology.
The all-new Mazda CX-5 features a comprehensive range of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) designed to support the driver and enhance confidence in a wide variety of everyday driving situations.
Depending on the European specification and equipment grade, available safety and driver assistance technologies include:
These technologies are designed to support the driver in areas such as collision avoidance, maintaining awareness of surrounding traffic, staying within the lane and maintaining a safe and appropriate distance from vehicles ahead.
While driver assistance systems are not a substitute for attentive driving, they can provide an additional layer of support during everyday journeys.
Developed under Mazda's “Reimagine the Familiar” concept, the all-new Mazda CX-5 retains the qualities that have made the CX-5 popular while evolving the SUV to meet the changing needs of modern drivers.
Mazda has placed particular emphasis on comfort, confidence and driving enjoyment, while safety and peace of mind remain central to the vehicle's development.
The all-new CX-5 has been engineered with a strong focus on:
This combination is intended to make the Mazda CX-5 reassuring and easy to live with, whether it is being used for commuting, family journeys, longer motorway trips or everyday driving around town.
The all-new Mazda CX-5 is not the only Mazda model to receive high recognition from IIHS.
As of July 2026, nine Mazda models sold in the United States have earned 2026 IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK+ awards, more than any other automotive brand.
Mazda has also achieved 100 cumulative IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK and TOP SAFETY PICK+ awards since 2008.
This represents the third consecutive year in which Mazda has ranked as the industry leader in the highest tier of IIHS recognition, reinforcing the brand's longstanding focus on vehicle safety.
Independent safety assessments such as Euro NCAP, ANCAP and IIHS provide consumers with an important source of information when comparing new vehicles.
The all-new Mazda CX-5's five-star Euro NCAP rating, five-star ANCAP rating and 2026 IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK+ award demonstrate that its safety performance has been independently recognised across major global markets.
For customers considering a new family SUV, this provides additional reassurance that safety has been a fundamental consideration in the development of the all-new Mazda CX-5.
The all-new Mazda CX-5 combines Mazda's distinctive driving experience with advanced technology, comfort and a comprehensive range of safety and driver assistance features.
With its five-star Euro NCAP safety rating and 2026 IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK+ award, the latest-generation CX-5 offers an impressive combination of independent safety credentials and everyday practicality.
If you're considering your next SUV, visit Western & Barnetts Mazda to discover the all-new Mazda CX-5, explore its features and arrange a test drive.
The all-new Mazda CX-5 has earned the 2026 IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK+ award, the highest safety award presented by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety in the United States.
Yes. The European all-new Mazda CX-5 achieved a five-star Euro NCAP safety rating in 2025, with scores of 90% for Adult Occupant Protection, 89% for Child Occupant Protection, 93% for Vulnerable Road Users and 83% for Safety Assist.
In addition to its five-star Euro NCAP rating and 2026 IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK+ award, the all-new Mazda CX-5 has achieved a five-star ANCAP rating in Australia and New Zealand.
IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK+ is the highest award presented by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). It recognises vehicles that achieve strong performance in key areas of crashworthiness and crash avoidance.
Depending on specification and equipment grade, the all-new Mazda CX-5 can feature technologies including Enhanced Smart Brake Support, Blind Spot Monitoring, Driver Emergency Assist, Driver Monitoring, Lane Change Assist, Mazda Radar Cruise Control, Emergency Lane Keeping and Proactive Driver Assist.
The all-new Mazda CX-5 has been designed with a strong focus on occupant protection, crash avoidance and advanced driver assistance technology. Its five-star Euro NCAP rating, five-star ANCAP rating and 2026 IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK+ award provide independent evidence of its safety performance.
As of July 2026, nine Mazda models sold in the United States had earned the 2026 IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK+ award, more than any other automotive brand.
You can discover the all-new Mazda CX-5 and enquire about a test drive at Western & Barnetts Mazda. Our Mazda dealerships can help you explore the latest CX-5, its safety technology, specifications and available models.
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