Updated October 2026
Safety ratings vary by trim and change through the model year. These ten models have consistently earned the highest marks from IIHS (Top Safety Pick+) and NHTSA (5-star) testing — always verify the specific trim you're buying.
from ~$60,000
247–455 hp · IIHS TSP+
Volvo invented the modern safety conversation. The XC90 remains a perennial top safety pick.
from ~$30,000
180–260 hp · IIHS TSP+
Redesigned for 2026 with Subaru's latest EyeSight safety tech standard.
from ~$29,000
192–204 hp · IIHS TSP+
A consistent IIHS Top Safety Pick+ with Honda Sensing standard on every trim.
from ~$29,000
225 hp hybrid · IIHS TSP+
Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 standard and top-tier crash performance.
from ~$53,000
314–429 hp electric · IIHS TSP+
Electric and exceptionally safe, with Genesis' full Highway Driving Assist suite.
from ~$35,000
168–320 hp electric · IIHS TSP+
One of the safest EVs you can buy, with excellent crash structure scores.
from ~$31,485
187 hp · IIHS TSP+
Redesigned for 2026 with Mazda's i-Activsense safety suite standard.
from ~$31,000
180 hp · standard AWD
A perennial IIHS standout with standard EyeSight and excellent visibility.
from ~$52,000
290–355 hp · IIHS TSP+
Three-row luxury with AcuraWatch standard and top crash ratings.
from ~$40,000
Electric · NHTSA 5-star
Top NHTSA scores across the board and some of the best active-safety tech in the business.
Prices are approximate starting MSRPs and vary by trim, options, and region. Rankings are CARC editorial picks — no sponsored placements.