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The Safest SUVs for 2024

Kia Telluride

Kia Telluride

Volvo XC90 offers many safety features, including an anti-theft system, automatic emergency braking, driver assistance app, Emergency locking retractors, humidity sensors, blind spot safety, pre-collision warning system, lane keeping aid, and plenty more.

Its other impressive safety features include forward collision avoidance and lane departure warning. It also comes with the safe exit assist feature that prohibits passengers from opening doors if the car detects a car approaching from behind. Finally, it also features knee airbags to protect your legs in case of an accident.

Hyundai Tucson

Hyundai Tucson

Hyundai Tucson is another excellent SUV with a wealth of safety features. It has a comfortable cabin and spacious room for cargo, scoring 5 out of 5 on the frontal crash test and was rated four stars on the rollover test.

Some of its other safety features include blind-spot monitoring and forward collision warning, along with a rear-seat alert to give a quick look at the back seats. The best part is that it has driver-attention monitoring and adaptive cruise control that helps you keep a safe distance from cars around you and will warn you if you are getting too close to another car.

Buick Encore

Buick Encore

The 2024 Buick Encore is a luxury subcompact SUV that also emphasizes people’s safety. It has a roomy cabin with stylish interiors, letting you ride in luxury. This model is placed on the top list in the safety category.  It has a braking and driver assistance app, an advanced anti-theft system, and active Satellite voice-guided directions! It even comes with automatic emergency braking, lane-keeping assist, and front pedestrian braking.

It's also worth mentioning that it is one of the best U.S. luxury 5-seater SUVs, with more than 100 distinct features.

Its cabin is fully digitalized with an 11.0-inch touchscreen and wireless phone charging. Plus, it has an activated QuietTuning system, giving a comfy feeling to people in the back. The 2024 Encore Buick has an additional top-level Avenir trim and 19-inch wheels for a tight grip!

Chevrolet Trax

Chevrolet Trax

Chevrolet Trax is on the cheaper side of SUVs, but that doesn’t mean that it compromises essential safety features. It comes with a built-in pre-collision warning system and pretensioners in the event of a crash.

Other security features that the Trax includes are vehicle diagnostics, which tell you how close you are to another car in seconds, and rear park assist to help you park your car better. It also has child-safety door locks with parking sensors.

Lexus NX

Lexus NX

If you are looking for a more luxurious hybrid medium-sized SUV, the Lexus NX 300h is a good choice. It comes with a built-in wireless phone charger, a comfortable central armrest, and plenty of legroom for all passengers. Overall, it has a good safety rating and rollover score, too.

The Lexus NX also features pre-collision systems, with pedestrian detection, helping you slow down. Apart from that, it offers a variety of solid points like air filtration, braking assistance, a drive mode selector, and a driver assistance app with several other significant features.

Volvo XC90

Volvo XC90

 As a six-seater, the Volvo XC90 stands out with a lot more space for passengers along with the safety features of its competitors. It has an excellent rating and has become a go-to option for anyone in the market for something bigger.

Volvo XC90 offers many safety features, including an anti-theft system, automatic emergency braking, driver assistance app, Emergency locking retractors, humidity sensors, blind spot safety, pre-collision warning system, lane keeping aid, and plenty more.

Cadillac Lyriq

Cadillac Lyriq

The Cadillac Lyriq features quick acceleration, master handling, incredible cruise control, and all of that in an EV! As one of the few premium EV SUVs, it offers unmatched comfort and safety to both drivers and passengers.

Besides that, Caddy offers a competitive driving range with an estimated 308 miles per charge. Cadillac Lyriq also features dual-motor AWD, heated rear seats, and a three-zone climate control option!

But in terms of safety, it offers anti-lock brakes, front and side-impact brakes, and pretensions, all to ensure your safety when you are driving. The Lyriq is also one of the only few cars that come with both an overhead airbag and knee airbags, protecting all of your extremities.

Mercedes-Benz GLC

Mercedes-Benz GLC

The Mercedes-Benz GLC comes with a wide variety of safety and driver assistance features that can are especially good for inexperienced drivers on the road. The interior features airbags covering your front, sides, lower body, and even overhead.

The GLC can easily adjust your brakes to control your speed and how you use your brakes. It will also take over your car’s speed in emergencies, slowing down your car or stopping it outright.

Acura MDX

Acura MDX

The Acura MDX is a reliable and luxurious seven-seat SUV with a list of incredible features for drivers and passengers alike. Some luxurious features include adaptive cruise control, lane guidance, brake assist, and electronic messaging help. It also comes with the driver assistance app, letting you control different features of the car with ease

Additionally, the MDX offers safe exit assist which prohibits passengers from opening doors if the car detects a car approaching from behind. Finally, it also features knee airbags to protect your legs in case of an accident.

Honda CR-V

Honda CR-V

The Honda CR-V is another incredibly safe SUV with industry-leading safety technology. It includes automatic emergency braking, child safety door locks, an attention alert system for the driver, and sensors for lane deviation. 

The vehicle's pre-collision sensors will tell you how close you are to another car on all sides of your vehicle. On top of that, there are sensors that can recognize traffic signs and lights, making sure that you stop where you need to stop.