Top 5 cars with the best safety features in 2024

Finally, the days have come when you don't need to buy an expensive luxury car to get the latest safety and driver assistance features. The technical solutions that were a sign of the premium class just a few years ago are now found in standard cars and cost much less.

That's why Cars U.S. News has selected a few models from the current model year that will really offer you the maximum level of safety features for a reasonable price. We're talking about technologies like automatic emergency braking, traffic sign recognition, and driver monitoring systems that ensure you're paying attention while driving. The authors of the list relied on crash test data from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) to compile the list.

Genesis GV70

• Safety rating: 9,4/10
• Overall rating: 8.6/10

The Genesis GV70 took first place in the magazine's ranking of compact luxury SUVs. And its high safety rating is only part of the equation. This stylish crossover with a good price-performance ratio seats five people, offers many features and boldly challenges more expensive European brands. The 2024 GV70 has not been fully tested by the NHTSA, but the IIHS awarded it a "good" rating in all crash tests and also awarded it a Top Safety Pick+ rating.

Hyundai Ioniq 5

• Safety rating: 9,7/10
• Overall rating: 8.4/10

If you're looking for an efficient, affordable, and safe compact car, the Hyundai Ioniq 5 electric crossover is a great choice. It is well-equipped, seats five people, and fully deserves its place in the electric SUV rankings. The Ioniq 5 has not been fully evaluated by NHTSA experts, but it has earned a set of four- and five-star ratings in the tests it has been tested. In IIHS testing, this Hyundai received four "good" ratings and qualified as a Top Safety Pick+.

Honda HR-V

• Safety rating: 9,6/10
• Overall rating: 8.0/10

The Honda HR-V is a spacious and comfortable subcompact crossover that will be an excellent choice. Yes, its power is not the best on the market. At the same time, it is maneuverable and easy to drive. In IIHS testing, the HR-V 2024 received a Top Safety Pick+ rating and scored well in all tests conducted. And in NHTSA testing, the model received an overall five-star rating.

Acura TLX

• Safety rating: 10/10
• Overall rating: 7.8/10

If you're looking for an affordable midsize luxury car, the Acura TLX is one of the best options. The model is equipped with many features and an upscale interior, and it has received truly excellent safety ratings. The NHTSA gave the car a five out of five star rating, and the IIHS gave it a good rating in four crash tests.

Volvo V90

• Safety rating: 10/10
• Overall U.S. News rating: 8.1/10

Volvo's V90 has elegant styling, a high-end interior, thoughtful driving dynamics and excellent safety performance. Yes, it's expensive for its class, but if you really need a wagon or any alternative to a crossover, it's a smart choice. The IIHS gave the V90 a "good" rating in all completed crash test categories. However, this Volvo has not yet passed the NHTSA test.

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