Mazda Celebrates 100 IIHS Safety Awards with the 2026 CX-5

Mazda has reached an incredible safety milestone, and the all-new 2026 Mazda CX-5 is helping lead the way. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has awarded the 2026 CX-5 with the prestigious TOP SAFETY PICK+ award, marking Mazda’s 100th IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK award since the program began in 2008.

This achievement represents nearly two decades of Mazda’s commitment to creating vehicles built with safety, innovation, and driver confidence in mind. Of Mazda’s 100 IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK awards, 74 have been the highest TOP SAFETY PICK+ designation — highlighting the brand’s continued focus on improving vehicle safety as standards evolve.

The 2026 CX-5 is the latest example of Mazda’s dedication to protecting drivers and passengers through thoughtful engineering, advanced safety technology, and human-focused design. It also joins an impressive lineup of Mazda models earning TOP SAFETY PICK+ recognition for 2026, including the Mazda3 Sedan, Mazda3 Hatchback, CX-30, CX-50 (including the CX-50 Hybrid), CX-70, CX-70 PHEV, CX-90, and CX-90 PHEV.

With this milestone, Mazda continues to prove that safety and driving enjoyment can go hand in hand. The 2026 CX-5 brings together the confidence drivers want, the premium design they love, and the advanced protection they deserve.

Stop by today to learn more about the award-winning 2026 Mazda CX-5 and see why Mazda continues to set the standard for safety.