Exploring the Safety Features in the Mazda CX-5

When it comes to choosing a compact SUV that blends style, performance, and peace of mind, the Mazda CX-5 stands out for its comprehensive suite of advanced safety features. Designed to protect you and your passengers on every journey, the CX-5 integrates cutting-edge technology with smart engineering to help prevent accidents and minimize risk on the road. From proactive driver-assistance systems to reinforced structural design, exploring the safety features in the Mazda CX-5 reveals how this versatile SUV prioritizes confidence and control for drivers who demand both capability and reassurance behind the wheel.

i-Activsense Safety Tech that Covers Every Measure

Mazda’s i-Activsense safety technology is an integrated suite of advanced driver-assist and collision-mitigation systems that work together to help you stay aware of your surroundings, avoid hazards, and reduce the severity of accidents when they can’t be avoided. At its core, i-Activsense uses radar, cameras, and smart sensors to monitor traffic and road conditions, alerting you or intervening when necessary. Together, these technologies form a comprehensive safety net that enhances your awareness, assists in critical situations, and reinforces Mazda’s proactive approach to protecting you on the road.

What is the Mazda CX-5 Safety Rating?

The Mazda CX-5 is widely recognized for its strong safety performance, as rated by independent testing organizations. In the United States, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has awarded the CX-5 a 5-Star Overall Safety Rating, the highest possible score, with five stars in frontal and side crash categories and a solid four-star rollover resistance rating, giving drivers confidence in the SUV’s crashworthiness across multiple impact scenarios. This ratings reflect the CX-5’s robust structural design and effective active safety systems, making it a compelling choice for buyers who prioritize occupant protection and crash avoidance.

CX-5 Top Safety Features

Here’s a bulleted list of the top safety features available on the 2025 Mazda CX-5, many of which are part of the i-Activsense safety suite designed to help protect you and your passengers: 

• Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) – Alerts you to vehicles in your blind spots to help make lane changes safer. 
• Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) – Warns you of approaching traffic when backing out of a parking space. 
• Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go (MRCC) – Maintains a safe distance from the car ahead and can bring the vehicle to a stop in traffic. 
• Forward Collision Warning & Automatic Emergency Braking – Detects potential frontal collisions and applies brakes to help avoid or lessen an impact. 
• Smart Brake Support (SBS) – Automatic braking assistance in certain situations to help prevent or mitigate collisions. 
• Advanced Smart City Brake Support – Helps avoid low-speed collisions with vehicles or pedestrians. 
• Lane Departure Warning & Lane-Keep Assist – Alerts you if you drift out of your lane and gently assists steering to help keep you centered. 
• High Beam Control – Automatically toggles high and low beams based on lighting conditions to improve night-time visibility. 
• Rear Seat Alert – Reminds you to check the back seat before exiting the vehicle. 
• Available 360° View Monitor – Provides a bird’s-eye view around the vehicle to help with parking and tight-space maneuvers (availability varies by trim). 
• Traffic Sign Recognition & Traffic Jam Assist (available on higher trims) – Helps identify road signs and offers traffic support in congested conditions. 

These features combine proactive driver assistance with traditional passive protections to enhance overall safety on a wide range of roads and driving conditions

Visit Beach Mazda and Test Drive the New CX-5 in Myrtle Beach, SC, Today!

You can visit Beach Mazda in Myrtle Beach, SC, today to test drive our Mazda CX-5 models for sale and experience their advanced safety features firsthand. When you arrive, one of our knowledgeable sales professionals will walk you through the CX-5’s impressive safety technology, including Mazda i-Activsense driver-assist features designed to boost confidence and peace of mind on every drive. From explaining how each system works to demonstrating them during your test drive, our team is here to make sure you fully understand how the CX-5 helps keep you and your passengers protected. Stop by Beach Mazda in Myrtle Beach today and see why the CX-5 is a smart choice for safety-focused drivers.

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