2014 Mazda6 Gets Suite of New Safety Features
The all-new Mazda 6 was revealed in late August, and now the Japanese automaker has released detailed information on its new ‘i-ACTIVSENSE’ safety technologies found in its newest model.
The suite of advanced safety technologies were “designed to aid the driver in recognizing hazards, avoiding collisions, and reducing the severity of accidents when they cannot be avoided” according to the automaker. The all-new Mazda6 will be equipped with the full range of i-ACTIVSENSE technologies.
The safety features are broken down into three different support categories: Driving Support, Hazard Recognition Support, and Collision Avoidance / Damage Reduction Support.
In the Driving Support category, the Japanese automaker equips the Mazda6 with its Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC). As for Hazard Recognition Support, the vehicle will feature Forward Obstruction Warning (FOW), Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS), Rear Vehicle Monitoring (RVM), High-Beam Control System (HBC), and Adaptive Front-Lighting System (AFS). All these features perform as they sound, helping the driver avoid accidents.
Lastly, Smart Brake Support (SBS), Smart City Brake Support (SCBS), and Acceleration Control for Automatic Transmission round off the safety features in the Collision Avoidance / Damage Reduction Support group. These features help by automatically applying the brakes in the situation of an accident, while the Acceleration Control for Automatic Transmission will curb engine power output and alerts the driver if the accelerator pedal is pressed excessively when there’s an obstacle in front of the car.
Many of these new safety features were developed with the aid of millimeter wave radars and cameras.
It’s not yet clear if all of these technology features will be available on the 2014 Mazda6 in North America.
Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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