Understanding i-Activsense: A Complete Guide to the 2026 Mazda CX-30's Safety Technology

Driving with confidence means knowing your vehicle is equipped to help protect you and your passengers. The 2026 Mazda CX-30 comes with Mazda's comprehensive i-Activsense suite of advanced safety technologies, designed to sense potential hazards and support safer driving across New Brunswick's diverse road conditions.

From detecting vehicles in your blind spot to helping you maintain your lane, these intelligent systems work together to create a more secure driving experience. Understanding what each i-Activsense feature does—and how it varies across the CX-30's trim levels—helps you make an informed choice when selecting your next vehicle.

What is i-Activsense?

i-Activsense is Mazda's active safety technology system. It uses multiple radar sensors, cameras, and intelligent software to continuously monitor your surroundings. These technologies work quietly in the background, ready to alert you to potential hazards or even intervene when necessary to help avoid or reduce the severity of collisions.

Every 2026 CX-30 comes standard with a robust foundation of i-Activsense features, with additional technologies available as you move up the trim levels.

Standard i-Activsense Features Across All CX-30 Trims

Every 2026 Mazda CX-30—from the entry-level GX to the performance-focused GT Kuro Edition—includes a comprehensive suite of standard safety technologies:

• Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop and Go monitors the vehicle ahead and automatically adjusts your speed to maintain a safe following distance. The Stop and Go function works even in slow-moving traffic, bringing the CX-30 to a complete stop when needed and resuming when traffic moves again.
• Smart Brake Support uses forward-sensing radar to detect vehicles and obstacles ahead. If the system identifies an imminent collision risk and you haven't applied the brakes, it automatically engages braking to help reduce impact severity or avoid the collision entirely.
• High Beam Control automatically switches between high and low beams based on oncoming traffic and vehicles ahead. This helps you spot pedestrians and obstacles at night without manually toggling your lights or inadvertently blinding other drivers.
• Lane Departure Warning with Lane Keep Assist monitors lane markings and alerts you if the system predicts an unintentional lane departure. Lane Keep Assist provides gentle steering corrections to help guide the vehicle back into its lane.
• Driver Attention Alert monitors your driving patterns and alerts you if it detects signs of drowsiness or distraction, encouraging you to take a break when needed.
• Blind Spot Monitoring with Rear Cross Traffic Alert uses radar sensors to detect vehicles in your blind spots, illuminating a warning light in the corresponding side mirror. When reversing from a parking space, Rear Cross Traffic Alert detects approaching vehicles from the side and promptly alerts you.

CX-30 GX: Essential Safety Foundation

The CX-30 GX establishes a strong safety baseline with all the standard i-Activsense features listed above. This trim focuses on delivering core protection technologies that matter most in everyday driving situations—monitoring your surroundings, maintaining safe distances, and alerting you to potential hazards.

The GX's i-Activsense suite integrates with the vehicle's 7-inch LCD multi-information display, providing clear, easy-to-read alerts and status information. Combined with standard i-Activ AWD and Off-Road Traction Assist, the GX offers confident, secure driving across varying road conditions.

CX-30 GS: Enhanced Visibility and Convenience

Building on the GX foundation, the CX-30 GS maintains all standard i-Activsense features while adding convenience technologies that complement the safety suite. The larger 10.25-inch full-colour display provides more screen real estate for safety alerts and system status information, making it easier to monitor multiple systems at a glance.

CX-30 GS Kuro Edition: Safety and Style

The GS Kuro Edition introduces Cruise and Traffic Support to the CX-30 lineup. This advanced system provides steering and speed assistance in stop-and-go traffic conditions, reducing driver fatigue during commutes or long highway journeys. Cruise and Traffic Support works in conjunction with Mazda Radar Cruise Control to maintain your position within the lane while automatically adjusting speed to match traffic flow.

This feature proves particularly valuable during highway driving or congested urban traffic, where maintaining consistent lane position and following distance requires constant attention. The system assists with steering inputs while you remain in control, making longer drives less tiring.

CX-30 GT: Premium Safety Technology

The GT trim elevates i-Activsense to its most comprehensive level in the CX-30 lineup. In addition to all previously mentioned features, the GT adds several advanced technologies:

• 360° View Monitor provides a bird's-eye view of your surroundings using multiple cameras positioned around the vehicle. This system makes parking in tight spaces easier and helps you detect obstacles that might not be visible from the driver's seat.
• Active Driving Display projects critical driving information—including speed, navigation directions, and safety alerts—directly onto the windshield within your line of sight. This heads-up display lets you access important information without looking away from the road ahead.
• Traffic Sign Recognition uses a forward-facing camera to detect road signs and displays them on your instrument cluster or Active Driving Display. The system recognizes speed limits, stop signs, and other regulatory signage, helping ensure you're always aware of current traffic regulations.
• Adaptive Front-lighting System automatically adjusts your headlight direction based on steering angle and vehicle speed. When turning at night, the headlights pivot up to 15 degrees in the direction of your turn, illuminating the road ahead and helping you spot potential hazards earlier.

The GT also includes front wiper de-icer and automatic headlight levelling, supporting safer winter driving across New Brunswick's challenging weather conditions.

CX-30 GT Kuro Edition: Turbocharged Performance with Full Protection

The GT Kuro Edition pairs the turbocharged Skyactiv-G 2.5 Turbo engine with the complete GT-level i-Activsense suite. This trim delivers 250 hp and 320 lb-ft of torque on premium fuel while maintaining every advanced safety technology found in the standard GT.

The comprehensive safety package ensures that increased performance doesn't come at the expense of protection. Whether you're enjoying spirited driving on winding roads or navigating daily commutes, the full i-Activsense suite remains vigilant, monitoring your surroundings and ready to assist when needed.

How i-Activsense Technologies Work Together

The true strength of i-Activsense lies in how individual systems complement each other. Mazda Radar Cruise Control maintains safe following distances while Lane Keep Assist helps you stay centred in your lane. Blind Spot Monitoring watches areas you can't easily see while Smart Brake Support monitors the road ahead.

Traffic Sign Recognition ensures you're aware of current speed limits while Driver Attention Alert monitors your alertness level. This integrated approach creates multiple layers of protection, with each system contributing to a comprehensive safety net. The technologies operate quietly and unobtrusively, intervening only when necessary while keeping you informed through clear alerts.

Choosing Your i-Activsense Package

When selecting a 2026 CX-30 trim, consider which i-Activsense features align with your driving habits and priorities:

• GX provides essential protection with core safety technologies suitable for most driving situations
• GS maintains the same safety foundation with an enhanced display for clearer information presentation
• GS Kuro Edition adds Cruise and Traffic Support for reduced fatigue during highway driving and commutes
• GT delivers the most comprehensive safety package with 360° View Monitor, Active Driving Display, and advanced lighting systems
• GT Kuro Edition pairs full GT-level safety with turbocharged performance

Every trim offers meaningful protection, with higher trims adding convenience and advanced features that enhance the driving experience.

Experience i-Activsense at King Mazda

The best way to understand how i-Activsense technologies support confident driving is to experience them in person. Visit our team at King Mazda to explore the 2026 CX-30 lineup and learn how Mazda's intelligent safety systems work to protect you and your passengers on every journey.