Sometimes accidents are unavoidable, which is why it’s important to drive a safe vehicle. Not only should you follow the speed limit and wear your seat belt, but you should also do your best to purchase a vehicle that is highly rated for its safety.
To qualify for 2019 IHS Top Safety Pick, a vehicle must earn good ratings in the driver-side small overlap front, moderate overlap front, side, roof strength and head restraint tests, as well as an acceptable or good rating in the passenger-side small overlap front test. It also must earn an advanced or superior rating for front crash prevention and an acceptable or good headlight rating.
Small Car
- 2019 Honda Insight
- 2019 Hyundai Elantra
- 2019 Hyundai Ioniq
- 2019 Kia Forte
- 2019 Kia Niro
- 2019 Kia Soul
- 2019 Nissan Kicks
- 2019 Subaru Crosstrek
- 2019 Subaru Impreza 4-door sedan & wagon
- 2019 Subara WRX
- 2019 Toyota Corolla
Midsize Car
- 2019 Honda Accord
- 2019 Hyundai Sonata
- 2019 Kia Optima
- 2019 Nissan Altima
- 2019 Subaru Legacy
- 2019 Subaru Outback
- 2019 Toyota Camry
Large Car
- 2019 Kia Cadenza
- 2019 Toyota Avalon
Small SUV
- 2019 BMW X2
- 2019 Honda CR-V
- 2019 Honda HR-V
- 2019 Hyundai Kona
- 2019 Hyundai Tuscon
- 2019 Mazda CX-3
- 2019 Mazda CX-5
- 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander
- 2019 Subaru Forester
- 2019 Volvo XC40
Midsize SUV
- 2019 Honda Pilot
- 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe
- 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe XL
- 2019 Kia Sorento
- 2019 Mazda CX-9
- 2019 Nissan Pathfinder
- 2019 Subaru Ascent
- 2019 Toyota Highlander
Large SUV
- 2019 Audi Q8
Large Pickup
- 2019 Honda Ridgeline
Minivan
- 2019 Chrysler Pacifica
- 2019 Honda Odyssey
Midsize Luxury Car
- 2019 Audi A3 and Audi A4
- 2019 Genesis G70
- 2019 Lexus ES 350
- 2019 Mercedes Benz C-Class
Large Luxury Car
- 2019 Audi A6
- 2019 BMW 5 Series
- 2019 Genesis G80 and Genesis G90
- 2019 Lincoln Continental
- 2019 Mercedes Benz E-Class
Midsize Luxury SUV
- 2019 Acura RDX
- 2019 BMW X3
- 2019 Mercedes Benz GLC and GLE Class
- 2019 Volvo XC60
To qualify for 2019 TOP SAFETY PICK+, a vehicle must earn good ratings in the driver-side small overlap front, passenger-side small overlap front, moderate overlap front, side, roof strength and head restraint tests. It also must earn an advanced or superior rating for front crash prevention and a good headlight rating.
Vehicles that were awarded Top Safety Pick+ are bold in our list.
Vehicles on this list are the best vehicle choices for safety within size categories. Size and weight of the vehicle may influence occupant protection in serious crashes.
Larger, heavier vehicles generally afford more protection than smaller, lighter ones. Therefore, a small car that’s a Top Safety Pick doesn’t necessarily offer more protection than a bigger car that doesn’t earn the award.
Driving a Top Safety Pick may protect you from injuries but if you have been injured in a car accident due to someone else’s negligence you may need to consult an experienced personal injury attorney.
