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HotCars
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These Are The 18 Safest Cars In The World In 2023
July 31, 2023 - We have identified 18 models that are among the safest cars in production today, according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 2023 Lexus NX 350h side in orange ...
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CarLogos
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15 Safest Car Brands in the World (Updated in 2023)
Over the years, Volvo has established a well-earned reputation for building what is among the safest cars on the road.
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IIHS
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2025 IIHS Top Safety Picks
These awards identify the best vehicle choices for safety within size categories during a given year. Larger, heavier vehicles generally afford more protection than smaller, lighter ones. Thus, a small car that qualifies for an award might not protect its occupants as well as a bigger vehicle that doesn't earn the award.
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Armormax
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Top 10 Safest Cars in the World In 2025 - Armormax
March 30, 2025 - Further cementing its status as a safety champion, the 2023 Hyundai Elantra garnered a 5-Star Overall Safety Rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
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Euro NCAP
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Safest Family Cars | Euro NCAP
Euro NCAP results on recent small and large Family Cars and MPVs, that scored well in the area of child occupant protection
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Best Selling Cars Blog
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Media post: Top 10 Safest Cars in 2023 – Best Selling Cars Blog
November 29, 2023 - The Volvo XC90 has long been considered one of the safest cars on the market, and the 2023 model is no exception.
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U.S. News
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These Are the Safest Cars of 2026
September 12, 2025 - Several SUVs claim the top safety score, including the Kia EV6, Hyundai Ioniq 5, Tesla Model Y, and Mustang Mach-E. Each of these electric vehicles earns a safety score of 10 out of 10.
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Consumer Reports
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Safest New Cars of 2023, According to the IIHS via @ConsumerReports
December 20, 2023 - Toyota, Lexus, Honda, Acura, and Mazda stand out for the most accolades from the IIHS, a safety-focused organization funded by the auto insurance industry. A Rivian R1T after a moderate-overlap front crash test. It's an IIHS Top Safety Pick+ winner.
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Dordulian Law Group
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Top 10 Safest Cars for 2023
May 20, 2025 - Here are the top 10 safest cars for model year 2023, according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s most recent data.
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Monge & Associates
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Safest Car Brands & Models [2023]
December 18, 2023 - Small SUVs: Mazda CX-30; Mazda CX-5; Mazda CX-50; Mitsubishi Outlander (2024); Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV (built after May 2023); Nissan Rogue; Subaru Crosstrek; Subaru Forester; Toyota Corolla Cross; Toyota RAV4 and RAV4 Prime; and Toyota Venza ... Midsized Luxury SUVs: Audi Q5 and Q5 Sportback; ...
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Reddit
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r/whatcarshouldIbuy on Reddit: What is the absolute safest production car on the road that can fit at least 4 people?
March 17, 2024 -

When my wife got pregnant, I decided to get the largest, safe car she would tolerate driving (she had come from a 2 door convertible), so I got an 2023 X5 E45 (two rows) loaded with all the safety stuff. It's a pretty good car. However, we notice with all the kid's luggage (especially the stroller bag), our luggage, etc. it can get a little cramped and I expect we'll have our second kid in the middle of next year.

So now that my wife is comfortable driving a larger car, what is the absolute safest car on the road regardless of size that might also give us some additional room?

By safety, I mean both in collision survival and in driving (4/AWD for rough, snowy weather we face a few times a year) and safety features (emergency breaking, etc.)?

Cost is not a factor.

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XC90. This isn’t one that’s up for debate.
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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.
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MotorTrend
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The Safest Cars For 2025: Fewer Options Than Last Year
March 17, 2025 - Open the doors, and you’ll find a mostly functional interior design, although the instrument cluster can be difficult to see, and rear headroom is limited. If you don’t need AWD, the Prius Prime is an even better car, benefiting from quicker ...
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Kelley Blue Book
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The Safest New Cars of 2025 - Kelley Blue Book
August 15, 2025 - We are convinced that advanced ... in your car. In research published in August 2023, AAA reported that 37 million crashes could be prevented over the next 30 years with the widespread adoption of ADAS. Moreover, preventing those millions of crashes could save 250,000 lives while preventing 14 million injuries. Consequently, ADAS ranks high in our consideration when picking our list of safest ...
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Tata Capital
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List of Top 10 Safest Cars In World
March 13, 2024 - The standard driver assistance features like road sign recognition, adaptive cruise control, and forward collision warning makes Acura TLX an ideal option for buyers. Speaking of the safest SUV in the world, Mitsubishi Outlander falls on the ...
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Car and Driver
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The Safest New Cars Sold in the U.S. for 2023
June 21, 2023 - The Genesis G90 aims to compete with the likes of the Mercedes-Benz S-class, Audi A8, and BMW 7-series, none of which earn a Top Safety Pick+ award in 2023. The G90 received top marks for crashworthiness, crash avoidance, and crash mitigation.
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Autodna
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Discover the Safest Car in the World
September 12, 2025 - Many of these safety systems are designed to operate at low speeds, providing extra protection in city traffic and slow-moving conditions. To attain the IIHS Top Safety Pick+ status in 2023, vehicles were required to possess automatic emergency braking systems capable of preventing nighttime collisions with pedestrians.
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Consumer Reports
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Safest New Cars of 2024, According to the IIHS via @ConsumerReports
December 17, 2024 - With crash tests and technology evaluations, these are the cars, SUVs, and trucks that earn its highest IIHS safety awards. They're the safest new cars of 2024.
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Global NCAP
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Global NCAP
Global NCAP today presented Tata Motors with their Safer Choice Award for the Tata Safari and Harrier - an accolade only available to automakers committing to the highest levels of safety performance for cars sold in India.
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Carorbis
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Ultimate List The Safest Cars In The World 2024 - Carorbis
February 1, 2024 - A safe car often sells much better in the market because drivers consider occupant protection to be the most important criteria in a vehicle. Let’s take a look at which is the world’s most safest car in regards to crash test ratings, occupant protection, safety features and driver assist technology.