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

Choosing the right first vehicle for a new teen driver can be a difficult decision. For parents in Pelham, AL, prioritizing safety, value, and reliability is of top concern. Med Center Mazda is proud to share that nearly every pre-owned Mazda model has been named on the highly respected 2025 recommended new and used vehicles for teens list from the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety (IIHS). Here’s what this means for customers.

A Trusted Recommendation for Safety

The IIHS safe vehicles for teens list is specifically designed to help parents find vehicles that offer the highest level of safety protection for new or inexperienced drivers without breaking the bank. In order to earn a place on the list, vehicles must meet a long list of strict criteria, including strong IIHS crash-test performance, good emergency handling results, having key safety systems, and average-or-better reliability scores.

Recommended New MAZDA Models

Families seeking the latest safety technology and design features will want to get behind the wheel of these new Mazda models recommended by the IIHS. Every new vehicle on this list has earned a 2025 IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK or the highest TOP SAFETY PICK+ award:

• Small Cars: Mazda3 Sedan and Mazda3 Hatchback
• Small SUVs: Mazda CX-30 and Mazda CX-50
• Midsize SUVs: Mazda CX-70 and Mazda CX-90

Safe and Budget-Friendly Pre-Owned MAZDA Cars

The list also features a wide array of budget-friendly pre-owned Mazda models that meet high safety standards. Recommended pre-owned options include various model years of the popular Mazda3, Mazda6, Mazda CX-30, and Mazda CX-9.

Browse Our New and Pre-Owned MAZDA Inventory

At Med Center Mazda, we have a wide variety of pre-owned and new Mazda models perfect for new drivers. Visit us today to find a safe, budget-friendly, and feature-filled Mazda car for your teenager!