Safety
Standard safety features include antilock brakes and side-impact airbags. Traction control and an electronic stability system are included in the optional Premium Package, which is available on Grand Touring trims. Many affordable cars, by comparison, now have standard stability systems. For a full list of safety features, check out the Standard Equipment & Specs page.
The Miata hasn't been crash-tested by the federal government or the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.
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Vehicle Overview
After taking a year off, the Mazda5 small minivan is back for the 2012 model
year in redesigned form. It has room for up to six people in three rows. Though
it does have sliding side doors, the Ma ...
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 ...
Interior
The previous Mazda3's cabin was starting to show its age, but the new
Mazda3's interior features significant revisions that result in a contemporary
cabin. The gauges have red illumination, and th ...