Safety
Standard features include:
- Antilock brakes
- Side-impact airbags for the front seats
- Side curtain airbags and active front head restraints
- Standard electronic stability system
See also:
How the Air BagsWork
How the Front Air BagsWork
When air bag crash sensors detect a frontal impact of greater than moderate
force, an
electrical current is sent to the inflators.
Gases are produced to inflate the fro ...
Outside the United States
Government regulations in the United States require that automobiles meet
specific
emission regulations and safety standards. Therefore, vehicles built for use in
the United
States may differ fr ...
New for 2011
The headlights and fog lamps get a new design, and there is a new design for
the 17-inch alloy wheels. Mazda says fuel economy has improved on the "i" and
"s" models. Other cha ...


