In the automotive sector, safety is the attribute that has become essential for more and more drivers. Trends change and so must the products that come onto the market, evolving to present technological advances that were difficult to imagine a decade ago.
Years ago, vehicles began to include technologies designed to protect passengers, but in recent times these tools have multiplied and transformed, favoring a notable decrease in accidents and their consequences.
In fact, the latest study presented by the Ministry of the Interior on Traffic and Road Safety confirms a positive trend towards a reduction in accidents (which in 2021 decreased by 9% compared to previous data). There are various reasons that justify this and one of the most important is, precisely, a greater presence on the roads of vehicles with greater – and better – safety equipment.
One of those vehicles is the 2022 Mazda CX-5, the brand’s best-selling SUV worldwide and which this year reappears with significant improvements in terms of dynamic behavior, design and also safety. So much so that it has earned the label of the safest vehicle in its category in the demanding tests carried out by the prestigious North American institute IIHS.
This is confirmed by studies such as those from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). Of the twenty small and medium-sized SUVs analyzed by this American organization, only the Mazda model has obtained the highest rating in all safety tests.
Reports that only confirm a trend: for today’s driver, it is no longer just a matter of reducing the consequences of a possible impact, but of anticipating and preventing possible dangers, and also of having reliable assistance throughout the entire journey. journey.
That is, the aim is to enjoy driving calmly regardless of the route or the circumstances, even in heavy traffic situations, at night or on long journeys.
Technology comes into play to make this possible. Mazda’s different i-Activsense systems work in coordination to make dangers that may surprise you on the road more visible, avoid accidents or, in the event that the impact is unavoidable, reduce the severity. For example, if a collision occurs, the six airbags and the reinforced Skyactiv-Body bodywork will absorb the energy of the impact and redistribute it, maximally protecting all passengers.
For their part, the adaptive Smart Full LED Headlights (ALH), which have increased from 12 to 20 LED modules, contribute to increasing visibility with greater precision in light distribution. This technology allows, for example, to illuminate the maximum possible spectrum on the road while turning off the necessary modules so as not to dazzle cars traveling in the opposite direction. As I said, drive calmly whatever the scenario.
And if we talk about prevention, we must also pay attention to the driver. Sleep and fatigue are among the main causes of accidents with victims. Hence, cruise traffic assistants – like the CTS that has been incorporated in this version of the Mazda CX 5 2022 – have become an attraction when purchasing a new vehicle.
These types of technologies provide assistance with the accelerator, brake pedal and steering wheel movements in slow traffic situations. This, together with the constant monitoring of the environment carried out by the Mazda CX-5 2022, contributes decisively to relieving the driver of tension and allowing him to truly enjoy the journey.
For their part, the City Brake Assist System (SCBS) sensors keep the vehicle’s speed and approach distance to obstacles in front under control. If our car gets too close to another or any significant risk is perceived, the brakes are activated immediately.
Safe travel, yes, but without giving up that feeling of comfort and driving pleasure, that is the general desire. This is reflected in a recent study by the CEA Foundation (European Automobile Commissioner) which shows that 74% of drivers consider the journey an important part of their enjoyment during a trip or vacation.
That is why it is essential that the vehicle meets a series of conditions that guarantee driving in the most favorable way. From increasing the rigidity of the chassis and body, to reducing elastic vibration and improving cabin soundproofing; to updating the spring and shock absorber suspension to achieve greater comfort, especially when driving on a firm and irregular surface. These have been some of the solutions that Mazda has proposed for this updated version of its SUV.
Halfway between design and that obsession with safety, is Mazda’s Head Up Display. This innovation tries to put an end to having to take your eyes off the road to consult certain information (such as speed or cruise control). This is now projected directly onto the windshield, which also displays traffic signs projected in color (especially useful in the midst of the hustle and bustle of the city).
Furthermore, in its automatic gasoline version, the Mazda CX-5 2022 has for the first time the option of having the so-called Mazda Intelligent Drive (Mi-Drive), a system that allows you to select the most appropriate driving mode with the push of a button. . All of these pieces make up the technological gear that the Japanese brand has devised for the renewal of its flagship SUV and seek to conquer those drivers who want to ride without a hitch in 2022.
