The 23 cars and crossover SUVs the IIHS says are the safest for 2020
Choosing a safer car or sport-utility vehicle remains a major concern for many new-vehicle shoppers, especially families with precious cargo to protect. Fortunately, today’s people movers are safer than ever, thanks to ongoing design and engineering advancements in occupant protection, and especially the ability of a growing number of models to help drivers avoid getting into crashes in the first place.
Among brands, Mazda received the most Top Safety Pick+ awards for the Mazda 3 sedan, Mazda 3 hatchback, Mazda 6, and the CX-3 and CX-5 crossover SUVs. Meanwhile the CX-9 crossover earned Top Safety Pick status. Among car companies, the Hyundai Motor Group — which includes the Genesis, Hyundai, and Kia brands — garnered the most awards overall, 14 Top Safety Picks and three Top Safety Picks+.
The IIHS now also considers pedestrian detection performance, where available, in evaluating emergency braking systems. Vehicles are tested under three circumstances at two different speeds: an adult pedestrian stepping into the street in the path of the oncoming vehicle with an unobstructed view, a child darting into the street from behind two parked cars, and an adult pedestrian near the side of the road in the travel lane, facing away from traffic.
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