B-8 | Friday, September 25, 2020 AUTO www.WeeklyVoice.com 2020 Earns Insurance Institute For Highway Safety’s Top Safety Pick DEARBORN, Mich.: The 2020 Ford Explorer has earned the Insurance Institute for High- way Safety’s Top Safety Pick+ for vehicles built after May 2020. Top Safety Pick+ is the Insti- tute’s highest safety award. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s Top Safety Pick+ award criteria includes six crashworthiness tests as well as ensuring minimum “acceptable or good” headlight ratings on ve- hicles that must come equipped with advanced driver-assist tech- nologies that can help avoid or reduce a collision. “Explorer is America’s all- time best-selling SUV and with that, our customers expect it to take their family on adventures everywhere – from school to our national parks,” said Lee Newcombe, Explorer marketing manager, . “This honor from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety reaf- ment to advanced technologies, vehicle-to-pedestrian evalua- lot360 driver-assist features on Dynamic Braking System irms the obsession of our entire Explorer features the Ford Co- tions. Explorer aced all six areas the 2020 Ford Explorer include: • Blind Spot Information -Sys team who work tirelessly toward Pilot360™ suite of driver-assist of the Institute’s crashworthiness • Pre-Collision Assist with tem the goal of helping our customers features as standard equipment. testing and is recognized for the Automatic Emergency Braking • Rearview Camera arrive at these places and every- The Insurance Institute for High- lighting capabilities of its head- including: • Cross-Trafic Alert where else in between.” way Safety recognized Explorer lamps across all series levels. Pedestrian Detection • Lane-Keeping System As part of Ford’s commit- in both vehicle-to-vehicle and The full suite of Ford Co-Pi- Forward Collision Warning • Auto High-Beam Headlamps 2021 Turbo Promises Reined Performance RICHMOND HILL: The launch of the fourth generation Mazda3 stirred emotions with its bold yet sophisticated styling. Renowned as the World Car De- sign of the Year, fans were capti- vated by its mature interpretation of Kodo design, but some asked for more power and lis- tened. Mazda Canada Inc. (MCI) has announced the addition of the turbocharged Skyactiv-G 2.5T engine to the 2021 Mazda3- pow ertrain offering. Connected and engaging driv- ing dynamics mean road trips are no longer just for special oc- casions. Each experience in the 2021 Mazda3 Turbo feels more pronounced and spirited. dio, 8.8-inch large center display standard i-Activsense safety ogies. Trafic Jam Assist (TJA) mirrors with reverse tilt-down The Skyactiv-G 2.5T engine with Bluetooth hands-free phone technologies such as Mazda- enhances Ra Mazda Radar Cruise function, front wiper de-icer, will deliver an impressive 250 and audio, two front USB inputs dar Cruise Control with stop and Control (MRCC) by providing and frameless auto-dimming horsepower and 320 lb-ft of and Mazda Keyless Entry. go function, Smart Brake Sup- steering inputs at speeds under rearview mirror with HomeLink torque with premium (93 octane) Complementing the feel of re- port, Blind Spot Monitoring with 65 km/h (40 mph). Smart Brake wireless control system. fuel or a solid 227 horsepower ined performance, heated leath- Rear Cross-Trafic Alert, Lane Support Rear (SBS-R) with In addition, the recently an- and 310 lb-ft of torque with er-wrapped steering wheel with Departure Warning with Lane- Smart Brake Support Rear Cross- nounced Mazda3 100th Anniver- regular (87 octane) fuel. This en- paddle shifters, leather-wrapped Keep Assist, Driver Attention ing (SBS-RC) will automatically sary Edition will also be powered gine is speciically calibrated to shift knob, leather seat uphol- Alert, Adaptive Front-lighting apply the brakes when the vehicle exclusively by the Skyactiv-G the Mazda3 so as to deliver the stery, heated front seats, and alu- system and High Beam Control. is in reverse, if an obstacle or a 2.5T engine, combining the unique driving dynamics expect- minum speaker grilles are also Exclusive to the turbo offering crossing vehicle is detected. unique heritage-inspired look of ed by our most passionate driv- standard on the GT Turbo. are larger tailpipes, 18-inch black The 360° View Monitor with Snowlake White Pearl exterior ers. The high torque characteris- Other premium interior fea- aluminum alloy wheels, gloss front and rear parking sensors and Garnet Red interior with the tic of the Skyactiv-G 2.5T paired tures include power moonroof, black heated door mirrors, and is now available on the Mazda3reined performance the Mazda3 with the predictive i-Activ AWD dual-zone climate control, 10-“TURBO” badge on the trunk with high-deinition digital clar- Turbo will provide. create harmony with the driver’s way power-adjustable driver’s and engine cover. The Mazda3ity. The 100th Anniversary Edition intentions — delivering greater seat with memory function, exte- GT Turbo sedan also features a These advancements in safety models will include all equip- responsiveness and conidence. rior mirrors linked with memory gloss black front grille and sleek technology build upon other ment from the GT with Premium The Skyactiv-G 2.5T engine seat function, navigation, and lower front bumper decoration. features such as Mazda’s ActivePackage and takes it one step- fur is available on the Mazda3 andSiriusXM Trafic Plus and TravelFurther supporting driving Driving Display head-up unit and ther to create a unique and lim- Mazda3 Sport GT and comesLink® services with complimen- conidence, the available top-tierAdaptive Front-lighting System. ited offering for fans of the brand. standard with Apple CarPlay- tary 5-year trial subscription. Premium Package for the 2021The Premium Package also The 2021 Mazda3 GT Turbo is TM and Android AutoTM, To encourage peace of mind, Mazda3 GT Turbo introducesincludes all- driver’s side auto-dim- expected to arrive in dealerships Bose® 12-speaker premium au- the Mazda3 GT Turbo includes new i-Activsense safety technol- ming exterior mirror, exterior by the end of this year .- CNW