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:

    Exterior
    For 2009, designers ditched the previous design for what Mazda calls a "Japanese aesthetic" in the current car. The vehicle sports a long hood with pronounced front fender flares that fl ...

    Immobilizer System (with Advanced Key)
    The immobilizer system allows the engine to start only with an advanced key the system recognizes. If someone attempts to start the engine with an unrecognized advanced key, the engine will not s ...

    Reporting Safety Defects (U.S.A.)
    If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in ...