It's really hard to identify "the safest" car. The IIHS does a really thorough job testing vehicles these days, but most cars pass most tests. You used to be able to just say "Volvo" on the basis that they did more testing; those tests are pretty niche at this point, and don't pull quite the advantage that they used to. The most discerning new tests haven't yet been applied to luxury SUVs - I can say the Subaru Ascent and Ford Explorer/ Lincoln Aviator are looking pretty good, though! The IIHS also publishes a "driver death rate" for some best-selling models, and they report near-identically low rates for the Volvo XC90, Acura MDX, Lexus RX (Which has a 3-row sibling in the TX) and BMW X5 (whose 3-row version is the X7). Frankly, though, that's almost every 3-row luxury crossover they put on the list. I highly doubt that a Mercedes GLS or Audi Q7 performs observably worse. And that's only the luxury market that I assume you prefer - if you're open to the cheap stuff, add the Nissan Pathfinder/ Infiniti QX60, Chevy Traverse/ Buick Enclave, Subaru Ascent again, and the Honda Pilot. So, you now basically have a list of every 3-row SUV, which you must narrow down based on what you want. And man, an X7 looks pretty appealing if a big second row is a priority over the comfort in row 3. Plus, they're wonderful to drive and align well with your X5. I would probably recommend you at least consider a Lexus TX550h+ or Acura MDX Type S due to the sheer difference in running costs. More on reddit.com

Almost every modern car is safe enough that it shouldn't be the number one deciding factor in your choice, let alone be literally the only factor. For that much money, you're going to need a lot more than just "is safe" to narrow down your options. The vast majority of the cars on the market fit the "is very safe and costs less than $120k" bill. Edit: meaning, what do you want, a sedan, hatchback, crossover, wagon, coupe, do you want it to be a luxury brand or not, do you care more about fuel efficiency and comfort or about performance, ... More on reddit.com

Volvo. They promised by 2021 no one will ever die in a Volvo More on reddit.com

Only surprise on that list is the BRZ/GR86 twins. Who says one can't have fun and be safe at the same time?

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