10 cars with the best active safety systems 2018
More and more cars are equipped with advanced safety features, but here are the models that are rated higher than their "rivals"...
Lexus RX 2018
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With the Safety System+ package standard on RX models, the collision warning system with obstacle detection helps the RX earn an outstanding rating for forward crash prevention. |
Genesis G80
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With automatic emergency braking as standard, the car was able to avoid low- and high-speed collisions of 12 mph and 25 mph, respectively, in tests conducted by IIHS. |
Hyundai Elantra 2018
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With the optional Ultimate Package, the automatic emergency braking system helps the Elantra earn a high overall rating from the IIHS. In a 25-mph high-speed automatic braking test, the impact speed was reduced by 22 mph. In a 12-mph low-speed automatic braking test, the car avoided a collision. |
Subaru Crosstrek 2018
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With optional Eyeight technology, the Crosstrek earned a high overall rating for front crash prevention, avoiding low- and high-speed crashes of 12 mph and 25 mph, respectively, in tests conducted by the IIHS. |
Mazda CX-9 2018
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With its intelligent brake assist technology, the CX-9 earned high ratings for crash prevention. It was able to avoid low- and high-speed collisions of 12 mph and 25 mph, respectively, in tests conducted by the IIHS. |
Mercedes Benz E-Class 2018
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Equipped with the optional Premium 3 package, the active brake assist system with cross-traffic function helps this model achieve high ratings for accident prevention conducted by IIHS. |
Honda Accord 2018
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The Accord scored impressively in IIHS testing. With the standard Honda Sensing package, the collision mitigation braking system helped the car avoid low-speed and high-speed collisions of 12 mph and 25 mph, respectively, in IIHS tests. |
Audi A4 2018
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With the optional driver assistance package, the Audi Pre Sense Front sensor helps the A4 pass IIHS crash prevention tests. |
Toyota Corolla 2018
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Toyota has made a commitment to safety when it refreshed the current Corolla line. With standard Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection, the 2018 Corolla aces IIHS tests. |
Volvo XC60 2018
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The Volvo name has always been synonymous with safety. Every XC60 comes standard with Volvo’s City Safety technology. In addition to earning top marks in IIHS tests, the automatic braking system is designed to work at major intersections where the likelihood of a collision between vehicles increases. |