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 2020 IIHS Top Safety Pick, a vehicle must meet specific qualifications in several areas. While there are less vehicles in awarded in the SUV category, these larger vehicles typically provide more protection than a smaller one.
Small Cars Top Safety Pick
- 2020 Honda Civic 2Door Coupe
- 2020 Honda Civic 4Door Hatchback
- 2020 Honda Civic 4Door Sedan
- 2020 Hyundai Elantra 4Door Sedan
- 2020 Hyundai Elantra GT 4Door Hatchback
- 2020 Hyundai Veloster 2Door Hatchback
- 2020 Kia Forte 4Door Sedan
- 2020 Kia Soul 4Door Wagon
- 2020 Subaru Crosstrek 4Door Wagon
- 2020 Subaru Impreza 4Door Sedan
- 2020 Subaru Impreza 4Door Wagon
- 2020 Subaru WRX 4Door Sedan
- 2020 Toyota Corolla 4Door Hatchback
- 2020 Toyota Corolla 4Door Sedan
Small Cars Top Safety Pick +
- 2020 Honda Insight 4Door Sedan
- 2020 Mazda 3 4Door Hatchback
- 2020 Mazda 3 4Door Sedan
- 2020 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid 4Door Wagon
Midsize Top Safety Pick
- 2020 Honda Accord 4Door Sedan
- 2020 Hyundai Sonata 4Door Sedan
- 2020 Nissan Altima 4Door Sedan
Midsize Top Safety Pick +
- 2020 Mazda 6 4Door Sedan
- 2020 Nissan Maxima 4Door Sedan
- 2020 Subaru Legacy 4Door Sedan
- 2020 Subaru Outback 4Door Wagon
- 2020 Toyota Camry 4Door Sedan
Large Cars Top Safety Pick
- 2020 Kia Stinger 4Door Hatchback
Small SUVs Top Safety Pick
- 2020 Chevrolet Equinox 4Door SUV
- 2020 Ford Escape 4Door SUV
- 2020 Honda CR-V 4Door SUV
- 2020 Hyundai Kona 4Door SUV
- 2020 Hyundai Tuscon 4Door SUV
- 2020 Kia Sportage 4Door SUV
- 2020 Lexus UX 4Door SUV
- 2020 Lincoln Corsair 4Door SUV
- 2020 Toyota RAV4 4Door SUV
- 2020 Volvo XC40 4Door SUV
Small SUVs Top Safety Pick +
- 2020 Mazda CX-3 4Door SUV
- 2020 Mazda CX-5 4Door SUV
- 2020 Subaru Forester 4Door SUV
Midsize SUVs Top Safety Pick
- 2020 Ford Edge 4Door SUV
- 2020 Hyundai Palisade 4Door SUV
- 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe 4Door SUV
- 2020 Kia Sorento 4Door SUV
- 2020 Kia Telluride 4Door SUV
- 2020 Mazda CX-9 4Door SUV
- 2020 Subaru Ascent 4Door SUV
- 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan 4Door SUV
Large SUV Top Safety Pick
- 2020 Audi Q8 4Door SUV
Criteria
Top Safety Pick
- Good ratings in the driver-side small overlap front, passenger-side small overlap front, moderate overlap front, side, roof strength and head restraint tests
- Advanced or Superior rating for available front crash prevention — vehicle-to-vehicle and vehicle-to-pedestrian evaluations
- Acceptable or good headlights available
Top Safety Pick +
- Good ratings in the driver-side small overlap front, passenger-side small overlap front, moderate overlap front, side, roof strength and head restraint tests
- Advanced or Superior rating for available front crash prevention — vehicle-to-vehicle and vehicle-to-pedestrian evaluations
- Acceptable or good headlights standard
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.
