From IIHS Safety Ratings:
- Small cars: 2018 Chevrolet Volt with optional front crash prevention
- Midsize cars: 2018 Honda Accord with specific headlights
- Large cars: 2018 Kia Cadenza with optional front crash prevention and specific headlights
- Small SUVs: 2018 Honda CR-V with optional front crash prevention and specific headlights
- Midsize SUVs: 2018 Honda Pilot with optional front crash prevention and specific headlights
From US News and World Report's combined IIHS and NHSTA Rankings:
- 2018 Genesis G80 Hyundai midsize sedan
- 2018 Genesis G90 Hyundai luxury sedan
- 2018 Lincoln Continental all-wheel-drive large sedan
- 2018 Mercedes-Benz E-Class luxury midsize car
- 2018 Santa Fe / Santa Fe Sport Hyundai SUV
How does this help you if you're in the market for a new car or SUV? It gives you some guidelines of what to look for in regards to vehicle safety. If you can afford a luxury vehicle, check the safety ratings before choosing a vehicle on looks and amenities alone. The same goes if you can't afford to pay over $40,000 for a new car. Don't buy just because of dealer incentives or gas economy. Investigate the overall safety features as well as the national test rankings when you're choosing your new vehicle to ensure you have the safest ride possible.