New and Pre-Owned MAZDA Models Recommended by IIHS for Teens

Teens need affordable, reliable, and safety-forward vehicles, and a long list of new and pre-owned Mazda models were recently recommended for young drivers by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). These encompass a wide range of body style, year, and features. Come explore the possibilities at the Autobarn Mazda of Evanston.

How the Recommended Vehicles were Chosen

The IIHS considers many criteria in selecting the models it recommends for teens. In addition to affordability, it looks at braking, emergency handling, routine handling, cockpit complexity, crash ratings, and seatbelt reminders, among others. Mazda models are renowned for safety features, so it’s no surprise that so many of our vehicles made their list.

The Recommended Models

Six new 2025 Mazda vehicles were recommended for teens: small cars like the Mazda3 Hatchback and Mazda3 Sedan, the Mazda CX-30 and Mazda CX-50 for small SUVs, and the Mazda CX-70 and Mazda CX-90 in the midsize SUV category.

Pre-owned Mazda models recommended by the IIHS range in body style and model year. They include:

• Mazda3 Hatchback and Mazda3 Sedan for teens who want to drive a small car
• Five different year models of the Mazda6 for a midsize car option
• A variety of SUVs, including the Mazda CX-3, Mazda CX-5, and Mazda CX-30
• Several iterations of the Mazda CX-9

We’ll help you pick out the right vehicle and model year so you’ll have peace of mind that your teen drives one of the safest, most reliable models on the road.

Explore Our New and Pre-Owned MAZDA Models in Evanston, IL

Your teen deserves an outstanding vehicle, and you deserve the confidence that they’re driving a new or pre-owned Mazda model. Visit our Evanston, IL, Mazda dealership today and we’ll help you and your teenager pick out the safe, reliable, and affordable car of their dreams!