And if it had, a new stability control could step in to save the day.

For 2009, electronic stability control was added as an option.

A lack of data means that the insurance institute has not yet performed similar studies for stability control.

Stability control will not be standard in the Mazda 2 range but is available.

The same basic principle is going on with stability control.

Traction and stability control also became standard with the new engine.

Stability control was unavailable on all models until the 2010 model year when it became standard.

Standard safety features include electronic stability control and eight air bags.

The electronic traction and stability controls do not cut in too early.

They are also used in Electronic stability control in a similar way.