The Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has added many new and pre-owned Mazda models to its list of recommended vehicles for teenagers. A variety of our cars and SUVs earned the honor thanks to their robust safety features and affordability. Bring your young driver to Middletown Mazda to pick out their favorite one.
About the List of Recommended Vehicles
In building its list of recommended models, the IIHS looks at safety-forward features and technologies like emergency and routine handling and crash ratings. It also considers the complexity of the driver’s seat setup, as new drivers may become distracted by too many screens, buttons, and knobs. Finally, since budget is often a concern for teenagers shopping for a vehicle, the IIHS only adds affordable models to their list.
New Models
Vehicles that earned the 2025 IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK or TOP SAFETY PICK+ award were added to the list of recommended models for teens. The 2025 Mazda honorees are the Mazda3 Hatchback and Mazda3 Sedan, along with four SUV models: the Mazda CX-30, Mazda CX-50, Mazda CX-70, and Mazda CX-90.
Pre-Owned Models
The list also includes a number of pre-owned Mazda models, including:
- Car options like the Mazda3 Hatchback, Mazda3 Sedan, and Mazda6
- Small SUVs including the Mazda CX-3, Mazda CX-5, and Mazda CX-30
- The Mazda CX-9, a midsize SUV
Certain year models of these vehicles have been recommended for teens, and we’ll be happy to walk you through the specific cars and SUVs when you visit our dealership.
Check Out Our New and Pre-Owned MAZDA Models in Middletown, NY
Your teen driver will love the style, comfort, and tech of our new and pre-owned Mazda models, and you’ll feel great knowing they’re in a vehicle recommended by the IIHS. Bring your young driver to our Middletown, NY, Mazda dealership today and our team will set them up with a model that gives you full peace of mind.
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