Mar 1, 2024
A red Mazda parked by a building

When you’re shopping for a family car, safety, durability, and affordability are top of mind, and your local Mazda dealer has models that check all of those boxes. The exact model you choose will depend on your family’s size, desired features, and body style preferences.

Mazda 3

If you have a new or small family and want a mid-size sedan, the Mazda 3 is an excellent choice. Seating up to 5, the Mazda 3 offers comfort, reliability, and affordability all rolled into a sleek, sophisticated package. With its 5-star safety rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the Mazda 3 offers peace of mind while transporting your precious cargo. These safety features are especially important for families:

  • Parking sensors
  • Cruising and traffic support
  • 360 degree view monitor
  • Rear cross traffic alert
  • Smart brake support

Mazda CX-90

For a larger family or a family on the go, consider the CX-90. With its expansive cargo space and available 3-row seating, this SUV can comfortably accommodate your family and your gear equally well on road trips or trips to the soccer field. Depending on options chosen, it can seat up to 8 people. In addition to the space your growing family needs, these features offer the luxury and comfort you crave:

  • Panoramic moonroof available
  • Nappa leather-trimmed seats available
  • Metallic paint available


The CX-90 also offers an impressive array of safety features, including blind spot assist, head-on traffic avoidance assist, vehicle exit warning, driver monitoring, smart brake support, road keep assist, and a 360-degree view monitor. It was a 2023 IIHS Top Safety Pick.


Mazda CX-50

If your family is more adventurous, consider the CX-50, the SUV with off-road capabilities. It has Mazda Intelligent Drive Select (Mi-Drive) with 4 different drive modes: normal, sport, off-road, and towing (available on some trims), so it can take your family from the city streets to the mountains with ease. Despite its rugged features, the CX-50 also offers style and beauty. An available panoramic moonroof means your family can stargaze, and the available climate-controlled leather seats will keep you comfortable as you do.

The CX-50 was a 2023 IIHS Top Safety Pick, so your family is safe even while exploring. In addition to adaptive front-lighting and active driving display, it has these features for your peace of mind:

  • Lane departure warning system
  • Rear cross traffic alert
  • Blind spot monitoring
  • 360 degree view monitor available
  • Traffic jam assist available
  • Parking sensors available
  • Smart brake support

Whether your family is looking for a sedan, a luxury SUV, or a rugged SUV, you can find a Mazda to fit your needs. Come into Flood Mazda in Wakefield, RI to take a test drive and find your family’s next car.