To me, safety is one of the most important things when it comes to purchasing a car. It should be right up there with the size and style that you love. With so many different cars out there, how will you know what is safe and what isn’t?
Every car goes through safety tests to check how safe they are. Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) performs five or more crash tests, advanced safety system assessments, and headlight tests. They are funded by the insurance company. That score combined with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) makes up the top safety picks.
“To qualify for 2018 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. It also must earn an advanced or superior rating for front crash prevention and an acceptable or good headlight rating.”
These Cars have a Perfect 10 U.S. News Safety Score
- Honda Accord
- Kia Cadenza
- Nissan Maxima
- Hyundai Ioniq
- Chevrolet Volt
- Kia Optima
- Toyota Prius
- Volkswagen Passat
- Toyota Camry
- Honda Civic
- Buick LaCrosse
- Mazda CX-9
- Subaru WRX
- Mini Cooper
- Subaru Impreza
- Subaru Legacy
Remember, these are just the 2018 models. Every year, they do these safety checks and publish who got the perfect score. It’s easy to search especially when you are looking for a pre-owned car. It’s easy to search Cass Burch Chevrolet for the car you want, then search to see if that car has a perfect safety score. Have fun and do your research.
