When shopping for a new car, safety is paramount. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety gives drivers a comprehensive place to compare makes and models with its annual Top Safety Pick ratings.
The annual awards identify vehicles that perform best in IIHS’s safety evaluations. Among other criteria, the institute rates roof strength, head restraints, front-crash prevention and headlights. According to its website, the winning vehicles meet updated criteria that prioritize protection of pedestrians and vehicle occupants. This year, 64 vehicles earned 2020 IIHS awards.
This year’s Top Safety Pick + Winners by category are:
Small Cars:
- Honda Insight (4-door sedan)
- Mazda 3 (4-door hatchback)
- Mazda 3 (4-door sedan)
- Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid (4-door wagon)
Midsize Cars:
- Mazda 6 (4-door sedan)
- Nissan Maxima (4-door sedan)
- Subaru Legacy (4-door sedan)
- Subaru Outback (4-door wagon)
- Toyota Camry (4-door sedan)
Midsize Luxury Cars:
- Lexus ES 350 (4-door sedan)
- Mercedes-Benz C-Class (4-door sedan)
- Tesla Model 3 (4-door sedan)
Large Luxury Cars:
- Audi A6 (4-door sedan)
- Genesis G70 (4-door sedan)
- Genesis G80 (4-door sedan)
Small SUVs:
- Mazda CX-3 (4-door SUV)
- Mazda CX-5 (4-door SUV)
- Subaru Forester (4-door SUV)
Midsize Luxury SUVs:
- Acura RDX (4-door SUV)
- Cadillac XT6 (4-door SUV)
- Hyundai Nexo (4-door SUV)
- Lexus NX (4-door SUV)
- Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class (4-door SUV)
See the remaining category winners, plus safety ratings for older cars, at IIHS.org.
To make sure you have the right auto insurance for whatever vehicle you choose to buy, call one of our professionals at Assure America. We have locations in Weirton, Wellsburg and Chester in West Virginia; Steubenville, Ohio; Louisville, Kentucky; and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
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