The 2019 Mazda CX-9 is a fitting addition to the family SUV segment, and one of the main features backing its credible performance is a suite of advanced safety systems Mazda collectively calls i-ACTIVSENSE. This collection boasts tools that are meant to keep passengers actively protected while preventing collisions. With such a solid safety net in tow, it’s no wonder the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration awarded the Mazda CX-9 five stars for overall safety. Here’s a look at some of its top defense features.
Adaptive Front-Lighting System
While some drivers try to avoid hitting the road at night because of limited visibility, others can’t or simply won’t do it. In that case, it’s important to have a lighting system that can cover your line of view, especially when turning a corner, going over a bump, or approaching a pedestrian crosswalk. The Adaptive Front-Lighting System puts all your concerns at ease, thanks to headlights that extend up to 15 degrees in your turning path while activating an auto-leveling function to keep the light distribution steady and consistent.
Blind Spot Monitoring With Rear Cross-Traffic Alert
The radar-based Blind Spot Monitoring with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert provides two functions: monitoring your blind spots when switching lanes or backing up and alerting you if there’s a vehicle on either side of you when reversing from a parking spot. If something does pop up, you’ll see a flashing icon on one of the two side mirrors, depending on which side the other vehicle is traveling, and a warning beep so you know to keep an eye out.
Mazda Radar Cruise Control With Stop and Go
This next feature is particularly effective during long road trips when you’ve got miles and miles of ground to cover but don’t always like putting in the effort of staying in line with traffic. Fortunately, Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop and Go lets you maintain a preset speed and keeps you within a safe distance from the cars in front. If traffic slows or stops, so will you, and you’ll always be aware of where you stand with the vehicle in front thanks to distance recognition support.
Smart Brake Support
Smart Brake Support is optional on the Sport trim and standard on the Touring and Grand Touring. What this feature does for your Mazda CX-9 is actively warn you if the car in front suddenly stops. If you’re at risk of a frontal collision, the system will automatically cut your speed, reduce engine output, and apply the brakes should you fail to react in time.
Lane Departure Warning System
If you’ve been on the road for a while and are experiencing driver fatigue, or you’ve simply gotten distracted by your phone, changing the radio station, or talking to someone else in the car, it’s understandable for your focus to sometimes drift. What you don’t want is for your SUV to drift into another lane with oncoming traffic. The Lane Departure Warning System acts as your guide and alerts you if you’ve started to creep into the next lane.
As you can see, the 2019 Mazda CX-9 will keep your peace of mind intact from start to finish, thanks to its incredibly innovative i-ACTIVSENSE technology.
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