Safety is one of the biggest aspects to consider when buying a car, especially when considering a crossover or SUV. Luckily, safety also happens to be the strongest point of this segment of cars, more than compact cars. The design and engineering of these vehicles have put safety as the biggest priority.

Let’s have a look at the crossovers and SUVs with the best safety ratings.

Mazda CX-3
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration or NHTSA has rated the Mazda CX-3 an overall 5-star rating for crashworthiness. Apart from having a brilliant sporty performance and a subcompact design, the Mazda scores highly on safety. In addition to NHTSA, it has also been awarded by IIHS with the Top Safety Pick position. However, the award only applies to the models that have additional optional frontal crash prevention and certain specific types of headlights. The standard safety features of the CX-3 include a rearview camera, blind-spot monitoring, low-speed automatic emergency braking, and the all-new rear cross-traffic alert. Optional features include automatic high beams, lane departure warning, and adaptive cruise control. Traffic sign recognition and pedestrian detection are some other safety features.

Cadillac XT6
The newest 3-row SUV offering from Cadillac has all that it takes to keep you safe in the cabin. It competes with strong candidates, including the Acura MDX and Infiniti QX60. The driver-assist safety features have been appreciated by IIHS. The overall safety features of the vehicle are strong as well. A driver assist package that comes at an additional cost of $1300 adds some more features like adaptive cruise control. The XT6 is a decent buy as far as safety is concerned, starting at a price range of $54,315.

Ford Edge
The midsize SUV that accommodates up to 5 people offers strong acceleration, spacious interiors, and impressive efficiency. Also, there are a host of safety features that makes this a popular one among families. Features such as rearview camera, forward collision warning, post-collision braking, emergency braking, lane departure warning, blind-spot monitoring, lane keep assist system, and automatic high beams are standard and optional features. The NHTSA has given this car a rating of 5 based on the crashworthiness evaluation. Ford’s Co-Pilot360 also brings in some interesting features such as a 180-degree camera system, lane centering assist, adaptive headlights, front parking sensors, and automatic parking assist.

Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid
This one looks rugged on the outside, and the safety features do complete justice to the SUV’s overall feel. The crash test score is good, and it comes with Subaru’s EyeSight active safety package. The plug-in hybrid model comes with higher-rated LED headlights, and it qualifies for IIHS’s Top Safety Picks.