5 Advanced Safety Features in the 2025 Mazda Lineup

 

When you drive a Mazda, you’re protected by a range of advanced systems. These systems use long, medium, and short-range radar, ultrasound sensors, and cameras to help keep you safe on the road. As your Mazda dealership, we want to tell you more about how some of these safety features work.

From Your Mazda Dealership: 5 Advanced Safety Features in 2025 Mazdas

Blind Spot Warning (BSW)

Changing lanes just got a whole lot easier and safer with this feature. Blind spots are the areas you can’t easily see into, making them potentially dangerous when you want to change lanes. When you activate the turn signal and move toward the lane boundary, you could be surprised by another vehicle that appears out of nowhere, forcing you to slam on the brakes to avoid a collision.

This feature uses ultrasound sensors that monitor your blind spots. If a sensor detects a vehicle in a blind spot, you’ll hear a warning sound and a warning icon will appear on your screen. This allows you to instantly turn away or brake and avoid an accident.

Forward-Collision Warning (FCW)

This feature uses radar and a camera to identify any vehicle in front. The radar determines the distance between your bumper and the other vehicle, and the system uses your current speed to calculate if you’re closing too fast. If an accident is likely, you’ll hear warning beeps that increase in intensity as the distance drops. You’ll also receive visual warnings on your screen so you can brake or evade a potential accident.

Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)

This feature compliments the warning system above. Some drivers can freeze in a potential accident situation, making the accident inevitable. If you’ve received warnings and haven’t reacted, this system automatically applies hard braking to almost instantly stop your Mazda. This can prevent an accident or reduce the damage.

Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)

This system uses sensors and, in some Mazda models, cameras to monitor the area behind your vehicle. It activates when you shift into reverse and watch for anything that might cross your path. If something is detected, you’ll receive visual and audio alerts identifying the position of the vehicle so you can brake and avoid an accident.

Rear Automatic Emergency Braking (RAEB)

This feature is similar to AEB but is active when you’re reversing. If the RCTA warns of an approaching vehicle, and you don’t react fast enough, RAEB will automatically stop your Mazda. This system is standard in most Mazda models.

These are some of the numerous features you can expect in a new Mazda. If you’d like to know more about these or any other safety system, contact us today at Alan Webb Mazda in Vancouver, WA.

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