Mazda Vehicles Recommended by IIHS and CR as Top Picks for Teens
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) and Consumer Reports (CR) have included several Mazda vehicles in their updated list of recommended new and used models for teen drivers. This recognition highlights Mazda’s strong commitment to building exceptionally safe vehicles. For parents, it's reassuring to know their teens are driving cars designed with safety in mind.
Mazda continues to prioritize building some of the safest vehicles on the road. For the 2024 model year, no other automotive brand has earned more Top SAFETY PICK+ awards from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). The Mazda3 sedan, Mazda3 hatchback, CX-30 compact crossover, CX-50 small crossover, and CX-90 three-row crossover all received this prestigious recognition.
If you or someone in your family is preparing for college, now is a great time to start shopping for a new vehicle. You’ll want a ride that is reliable, comfortable, fuel-efficient, and safe. Here are some of the top Mazda models for college students:
The all-new 2019 Mazda3 earned the Top Safety Pick+ rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) after achieving the highest possible rating in the new IIHS side impact test. The small car is the only one in its class to achieve distinction.
The 2022 Mazda models are praised for the efficiency of their use and production. The new models are more fuel-efficient than their predecessors. They also incorporate more environmentally-friendly components and continue lines popular in their previous models. Fuel-efficient models are just the beginning, though; Mazda plans to release even more eco-friendly cars in upcoming years.


