10 safest SUVs of 2016

In the 10 safest SUV models, Japanese cars account for 8 models with names like Honda Pilot, Honda CR-V or Toyota RAV4.

The SUV segment is gradually replacing sedans to become the best-selling car line in most markets. The strength of SUVs today is that they still meet basic daily travel needs, while being superior to sedans because of their ability to run on many types of terrain and carry a lot of things.

To select the 10 safest SUVs, Autoevolution surveyed the 2016 versions of all the names in the segment currently sold in the US market. The first criterion is the 5-star rating scale of the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), followed by the rating score of the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).

Accordingly, the 10 safest SUVs in the US in 2016 are as follows, in alphabetical order.

1. Acura MDX

The midsize luxury SUV scored Good in all IIHS tests. The MDX, now in its third generation, starts at $43,000, seats seven people, and is one of Acura's best-selling models.

2. Acura RDX

Continuing another model of the luxury brand that Honda developed for the US market. The small RDX, located below the MDX, is priced from 35,400 USD.

3. Honda CR-V

The Japanese car company has been quite successful in the tests and evaluations of the agencies when it continues to have a Honda model in the top, the CR-V. The popular small SUV has 5 seats, priced from 23,700 USD.

4. Honda Pilot

Honda's "big brother" also appears on the list. Not only is it safe, the Pilot is also powerful with a 3.5-liter V6 engine, priced from $30,100.

5. Hyundai Tucson

The first Korean car to achieve a high safety score is the Hyundai Tucson. In the same segment as the Honda CR-V, the Tucson attracts customers with its fresh design and many integrated technologies. Prices start at $22,700.

6. Lexus NX

As the newest member of the Lexus family, the NX inherits many of the Japanese automaker's newest and most advanced technologies. The small crossover is developed from the Toyota RAV4 platform, with a starting price of $35,000.

7. Mitsubishi Outlander

Japanese cars dominate the list, with Mitsubishi’s Outlander also making the cut. The car has 7 seats and starts at $23,000.

8. Subaru Forester

Achieving top scores in both NHTSA and IIHS tests, the Forester demonstrates Subaru's tradition of safety. 5-passenger vehicle, starting at $22,400.

9. Toyota RAV4

Like its sibling, the Lexus NX, the Toyota RAV4 also receives high marks for safety. Prices start at $24,400.

10. Volvo XC60

The Volvo CX60 is the only non-Korean or Japanese brand in the top 10. The compact luxury SUV also has 5 seats, priced from 36,600 USD.

According to VnExpress