The popularity of more compact suv models reflects drivers interest in balancing practicality with efficiency and an affordable price.
Safe affordable small suvs.
When you think of the safest suvs out there you probably think of subaru volvo maybe the seemingly indestructible mercedes benz g wagen a massive suburban with miles of steel and space for.
Here are the 2020 suvs that have the best safety ratings according to the national highway traffic safety.
The 2020 encore stands out for its perfect five out of five predicted reliability rating.
Typically a compact suv offers more room and versatility than a subcompact or compact car.
Some of the most affordable suvs of 2020 on our list include the buick encore jeep compass and kia soul.
We re also happy to toss in some cars you probably would overlook.
Keeping these notes in mind read on to find out the safest small suvs currently on the market.
Hybrid versions of many models including some of our picks score as well as or better than models that come only in gas electric hybrid.
The following slides will take a close look at crossovers and suvs with the best safety credentials based on our scoring methodology.
However many compact suvs are comparably priced with comparable cars.
Small suvs can be some of the safest vehicles on the road in spite of their size.
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News world report uses crash test information from the national highway traffic safety administration nhtsa and the insurance institute for highway safety iihs and also considers each vehicle s.
Plenty of today s compact crossovers are safe packed with appealing standard features and highly practical.
Sizes range from small to big and types from sports cars to suvs.
From economical to luxurious here are the 16 safest small suvs for 2020.