A luxury SUV is akin to a status symbol. Therefore, you would prefer to have it display a magnificent exterior as well as a comfortable interior. Nonetheless, no automobile will be worth much, if it does not boast of safety features, which promise to keep the driver and the passengers well protected. On this and even the price factor, the Mazda 3 scores well.

Take the 2017 model, for instance.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) awarded it a rating of five stars. The former tests vehicles in the areas of front- and side-impact crashes, as well as rollovers. The latter, which is a non-profit and independent organization, conducts examinations related to crashes that may occur due to front or side impact and the ease with which you can install a child seat, measure the strength of the roof, and reach the headlights. Even the automated braking system, which comes into play during front-impact collisions, must function perfectly. Amongst all the models, the Mazda 3, the Mazda 3 Hatchback, and the Mazda 3 Sedan received the Top Safety Pick Plus award.

The crash-test results have obviously served to enhance the optimism of the company. Similar safety technologies exist in the 2018 models too, such as automatic high-beam headlights and adaptive cruise control. The powerful headlights serve to light up dark lanes and roads beautifully, such that you can tell pedestrians/vehicles traveling towards you or away from you. It helps that the system alternates between high and low beams, on its own, providing superb nighttime visibility. Moreover, the adaptive cruise control feature takes charge of controlling speed, such that your vehicle maintains a safe distance from the automobiles in front. There is even a camera facing the front, such that the driver will be able to keep track of pedestrians and other obstacles even from a distance. Of course, automatic emergency braking system, blind spot monitoring, and rear cross-traffic alert are standard features found in all Mazda SUVs, including the Mazda 3. You can check the price of the Mazda 3 in your nearest showrooms.