Reflecting Mazda’s commitment to advanced safety and driver-support systems, the all-new Mazda CX-5 achieved the maximum five-star rating in the latest Euro NCAP tests. The latest CX-5 introduces a comprehensive suite of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) that make this latest version of the CX-5 safer than ever before.

The ADAS suite standard on all versions of the all-new Mazda CX-5 includes:

Smart Brake Support (SBS), with sensors that monitor upcoming traffic conditions and auto-brake to help avoid or mitigate collisions, has been updated to detect the end of traffic jams earlier. It now also supports low-speed manoeuvring by limiting the engine output to assist when parking in tight spaces.

Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) enhances situational awareness by alerting the driver to pedestrians, vehicles and bicycles approaching from behind in adjacent lanes at speeds of 18.6mph or below. The system now actively monitors for vehicles and bicycles when turning right across traffic, for safer turning manoeuvres.

The Driver Emergency Assist (DEA) introduces a new level of active safety to the all-new Mazda CX-5, complementing theDriver Monitoring (DM), which continuously monitors driver focus and triggers an alert if signs of fatigue are detected. If the system detects that the driver fails to respond, such as in the case of a medical emergency, DEA additionally intervenes by initiating controlled braking and activating the hazard lights to bring the vehicle to a stop.

For semi-automated driving support, Cruising and Traffic Support (CTS) remains available for steering, acceleration, and braking assistance in congested traffic conditions and helps ease driver fatigue. New to the system is Lane Change Assist (LCA), which supports lane changes provided the driver is holding the steering wheel.

Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) keeps a safe distance from vehicles ahead, while updates allow proactive braking before curves. Combining CTS, LCA, and MRCC with the established Emergency Lane Keeping (ELK),that prevents unintentional lane departures, makes long-distance driving safer and less stressful.

A further enhancement is Proactive Driver Assist (PDA), which helps the driver maintain smooth and controlled deceleration in everyday situations. When the accelerator is released, the system automatically provides light braking support depending on the driving context, such as approaching a bend or a slower-moving vehicle ahead. All of which means the driver has far fewer pedal adjustments to worry about, resulting in a more relaxed and confident driving experience.

Standard on Exclusive-Line and Homura models the 360° View Monitor (360 VM) helps the driver avoid obstacles and enhance spatial awareness, the system provides real-time 3D graphics of the vehicle’s immediate surroundings. This includes a transparent display that offers a virtual see-through view of the area in front of the vehicle during low-speed manoeuvring, as well as mirror-down and folded mirror views for added visibility. When stationary, an overhead graphic further supports precise vehicle placement and parking.

All of these systems work in unison to help the driver avoid accidents and remain aware of the vehicle’s surroundings. The full ADAS suite in the all-new Mazda CX-5 reflects Mazda’s ongoing commitment to advancing safety technologies with intuitive, reliable, and supportive solutions under real-world conditions. And reflected in the five-star NCAP rating, should the worse happen, the CX-5’s passive safety crash test performance brings even further reassurance.