IIHS Issues 2019 Mazda CX-5 Pedestrian Crash Prevention Rating
When you’re driving, it can be easy to zone in on the road and forget about pedestrians. That’s why several automakers, including Mazda, have developed emergency braking systems to detect people and avoid a collision. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety just released results for the small SUVs it tested, and the 2019 Mazda CX-5 emerged victorious with an advanced rating.
The 2019 Mazda CX-5 is already one of the safest cars on the road, with a 2019 Top Safety Pick+ designation and a superior rating for front crash prevention with optional equipment. Its advanced headlights also earned the highest good rating in testing. This latest designation from the IIHS just confirms that the CX-5 is a well-rounded small SUV that is ready for what’s ahead on the road, whether it’s a person or another car.
The pedestrian auto brake test is the latest safety examination from the IIHS to determine how reactive advanced technology is on new cars. In the test, a dummy that is rigged to move its legs like it’s walking comes out from behind a parked car. The test runs at three different car speeds, and then experts grade the vehicles based on if they slowed for the pedestrian to lessen the impact force or stopped altogether. The issued ratings are basic, advanced or superior.
Masahiro Moro, president and CEO of Mazda North American Operations and managing executive officer of the Mazda Motor Corporation commented, “At Mazda we are not only concerned about the safety of those behind the wheel but those who come into contact with our vehicles every day. We are committed to producing beautifully designed vehicles that push the boundary of form and function.”
While the Mazda CX-5 wasn’t perfect in the pedestrian crash rating, you should always be watching the road yourself to assist any and all safety systems. In the IIHS tests, the driver behind the wheel did nothing to slow the car. There’s nowhere to go but up, so we will wait and see what Mazda develops as self-driving cars come closer to reality.
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