You'll be surprised: five brands with the least safe cars have been named

When it comes to buying a car, safety is always a crucial factor. Lane departure warning systems, airbags, and other features often influence buyers' choices.

However, as practice shows, crash test results remain the best safety criterion. Cars show a significant difference in scores, and although brand does not always guarantee safety, certain trends can be observed.

Data provided by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) help identify the worst performing cars. These organizations use rating systems, including a five-star scale for NHTSA and the Top Safety Pick for IIHS. Based on this, a rating of the brands with the worst safety performance was compiled, which received poor results in both crash tests and mortality statistics.

Hyundai

Despite the recognition of certain Hyundai models, such as the Tucson and Palisade, the brand has an alarming fatality rate. According to the NHTSA, the Hyundai Venue has become the most dangerous car in its class. The occupant fatality rate for this compact SUV is four times higher than average. Similarly, the Hyundai Kona was also noted for its high fatality rates.

It's worth reminding that Hyundai owns other brands, including Kia and Genesis, that perform much better. However, the overall picture shows that certain Hyundai models leave much to be desired in terms of safety.

Chevrolet

Chevrolet is also among the brands with the worst safety performance. Models such as the Malibu and Impala have high driver fatalities, and the Trailblazer SUV has twice the average fatal crash rate. The brand's sporty models, including the Camaro and Corvette, were also among the most dangerous.

While some of Chevrolet's large SUVs, such as the Tahoe, have relatively better results, the brand's overall safety record is disturbing.

Mitsubishi

The Mitsubishi Mirage G4 is one of the worst performers in the ranking due to its high occupant fatality rate. In the iSeeCars research, this car showed 4.8 times higher mortality rates than the average. Similar problems are observed in the Outlander Sport, especially in some regions of the United States, where the frequency of fatal accidents is 11 times higher than average.

Despite the availability of Mitsubishi models, their safety remains questionable, especially when it comes to the brand's smallest vehicles.

Porsche

The Porsche 911, despite its high crash test scores, has a high fatality rate. According to the NHTSA, this car has a 4.6 times higher fatality rate than the average vehicle.

Experts note that the high mortality rate may be related not only to the characteristics of the car, but also to the aggressive driving style typical of sports car owners. However, for those who value safety, there are better alternatives among other sports brands.

Honda

Although Honda is one of the best-selling brands in the world, its models are not without safety issues. For example, the Honda CR-V Hybrid has a higher fatal crash rate than most similar models. The Civic also performs poorly compared to its competitors.

At the same time, some of the brand's other models, such as the Honda CR-V 4WD, show a lower fatality rate, making the overall situation ambiguous. Buyers should be especially careful when analyzing the ratings of specific models.

Research shows that even popular brands have models with poor safety performance. Therefore, it is important for potential buyers to pay attention not only to the overall reputation of the brand, but also to the test results of individual models.

Although certain cars may receive high marks in crash tests, a high death rate of passengers or drivers remains an alarming signal.

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