Top 5 Safest Cars

Every consumer in the market for a new car, truck, or SUV has to think about safety features before making a purchase. The top rated safest cars on the market today combine good handling, abundant safety features, and sturdy construction to prevent injuries and deaths on the highway.

1. Audi A6
Drivers looking for luxury as well as safety should look at Audi’s A6 sedan. The Audi A6 is a four-door, five seat luxury sedan that is designed to create a safe and smooth ride for its occupants. Audi engineers started to make the A6 safer by adding driver and front passenger side airbags that engage at chest level. The sedan’s standard driver and front passenger airbags use dual-stage technology to ensure that the full brunt of the crash will not be felt. Audi Sideguard technology uses an additional layer of airbags at the head level to prevent concussions and brain damage in case of accidents. A final safety feature of the Audi A6 is the Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) system used to protect kids during daily drives.

2. Honda Accord
The Honda Accord has been a media darling among the Consumer Reports and Car and Driver set for years. Honda has built this sedan into the centerpiece of its entire fleet based as much on its safety technology as its affordability. The Accord features Vehicle Stability Assist, an onboard system that adjusts to steering deficiencies during bad weather and driver impairment. This system engages brakes, changes tire pressure, and reduces engine power to ensure a stable ride. The Honda Accord also features Advanced Compatibility Engineering, which distributes energy created from a front-end crash evenly to reduce impact on passengers.

3. Toyota Corolla
In the first of two entries from Japanese automaker Toyota, the Corolla is a budget-priced sedan that is ideal for first-time buyers. The Toyota Corolla comes with standard crumple zones in the front and rear doors which dissipate the impact of side collisions on passengers. Toyota also looked beyond crash tests when it installed an anti-theft system in the Corolla that is comparable with premium-priced aftermarket products. The Corolla and other Toyota models feature side-impact door beams that can hold up to high-impact forces during crashes.

4. Ford F-150
Construction workers and drivers in snow-covered places in the Midwest favor the Ford F-150 over other trucks. The 2009 Ford F-150 contains safety features unimaginable in pickup trucks only a few years ago. The Ford F-150 may have standard rearview windows, but drivers can rely on a rearview camera if they are hauling loads on trailers. The AdvanceTrac system used in the F-150 is different from other stability systems in its use of a gyroscopic sensor to determine wheel imbalances and oversteering. F-150 drivers heading into forests and off-road terrain will be protected in case of rollovers with the help of the safety cage made from durable steel.

5. Toyota RAV4
The Toyota RAV4 is an affordable answer to a decade of big SUVs and trucks that guzzled gas. The RAV4 is not only a popular pick among budget-conscious drivers, but it offers plenty of standard safety features. The Direct Tire Pressure Monitor System in the RAV4 offers analysis of tire levels during each trip to protect drivers from blowouts. The RAV4’s collapsible steering column reduces the impact on the driver’s body in case of a head-on collision. Drivers who are willing to pay extra can purchase daytime running lamps to keep their RAV4s visible in case of rain, snow, and fog.