The CX-5 joins other Mazda models on this list, like the Mazda3, Mazda6, CX-3 and CX-9.If you’re looking for a new compact crossover SUV that can provide you with the safety and protection you’re looking for on the road to drive with confidence, you’ve just found the perfect vehicle. There are dozens of vehicles on the Top Safety Pick+ list, ranging from sporty cars to more pedestrian affairs. The LED projectors on the Touring trim only received a Marginal rating. The highest ratings went to the LED projector headlights on the Grand Touring and Sport trims - the low beams created some glare, but visibility was ample. Here, the CX-5 was rated Acceptable for two of its four headlight setups. The final and newest test evaluates a car's headlights. Available as standard on Grand Touring trims, and as an option on Touring trims, the system avoided collisions at both 12 mph and 25 mph. It earned a score of Superior for its optional autonomous emergency braking system. When it comes to crash prevention, the CX-5 kept the scores high.

It achieved a score of Acceptable for its child seat anchors, which were considered too deep in the seat for a Good rating. When broken down even further, the Good scores just kept on comin'. It earned Good ratings in all five crash tests, including the ever-so-tricky small overlap front crash test. In terms of crash tests, the CX-5 aced the exam. Damn near the entire Mazda lineup has a Top Safety Pick+ award under its belt, save for the MX-5 roadster.

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