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5 crossover SUVs with amazing safety features

5 crossover SUVs with amazing safety features

A sports utility vehicle (SUV) is built on a truck chassis, while a crossover SUV is built on a car platform and is considerably lighter. Also, the body and frame of crossover SUVs are built in a single piece. Both are known for their exceptional safety, with features that prevent crashes. If you are looking to bring home a new crossover SUV, here are the top five options to consider:

Nissan Rogue
Nissan Rogue now has a new and more powerful 201 horsepower engine and an FWD drive train. The car’s 1.5-liter inline three-cylinder engine provides an MPG of 30 in the city and 37 on the highway. It is a five-seater compact crossover SUV, available in nine trims with a base price starting from $27,150. Like most cars in the segment, it has a blind spot warning system that identifies a vehicle in a blind spot and flashes a light to alert you. A rear cross-traffic alert system warns you if a car will cross while reversing. In addition, the automatic rear braking system senses when a collision is imminent due to rear-cross traffic, alerts you, and applies the brake. The Nissan Rogue has a four-star rating from the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) and a “good” rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) for three of the five parameters.

Chevrolet Trailblazer
Chevrolet Trailblazer is a small crossover SUV with a 1.2-liter inline three-cylinder engine, 137 horsepower, front-wheel drivetrain, seating capacity of five, and an MPG of 28 in the city and 31 on the highway. It has a maximum cargo capacity of 54.4 cu. ft. and ground clearance of 7.5 inches. The stand-out features of the Chevrolet Trailblazer are its safety department. It includes automatic emergency braking that detects an imminent collision and stops the automobile if you do not respond on time. A following-distance indicator displays the vehicle’s distance in front and warns if you get too close. In addition, lane keep assist warns you and nudges the car back to the right lane if you do not do it yourself. NHTSA has given the car a five-star rating. It is available in four trims with a starting price of around $22,795. All the trims have satellite radio.

Ford Explorer
The Ford Explorer is a seven-seater mid-size crossover SUV with an RWD drivetrain, a 2.3-liter inline four-cylinder gas engine, 300 horsepower, and an MPG of 21 in the city ad 28 on the highway. The car is comfortable and has an elegant interior and stylish design. It has the latest communication and connectivity features and is available in ten trims, with a base price starting at $34,010. It is ideal for families, has strong towing capabilities, and has a roomy cargo area. As far as safety is concerned, a lane keep assist system alerts the driver when they drift out of their lane and automatically applies a brake to bring the car back if the driver does not respond. In the case of collision, a post-collision braking system engages the brake to prevent a secondary collision. You also get an intelligent adaptive cruise control that tracks and maintains an adequate distance between vehicles in front and keeps the Explorer in the center of the lane. The NHTSA and the IIHS have rated the vehicle with a five for most of its testing parameters. The IIHS has rated the Explorer “good” on four out of five of its crash tests.

Acura MDX
The Acura MDX is a mid-size luxury crossover SUV that offers a comfortable driving experience. The car has a 3.5-liter gas engine with V6 cylinders, 290 horsepower, an RWD drivetrain, and an MPG of 19 in the city and 26 on the highway. It is a seven-seater with spacious interiors, stylish exteriors, and the latest technology-enabled features for infotainment. The MDX is available in four trims, with a starting base price of $50,245. It has “good’ safety rankings from IIHS, thanks to a lane keep assist system that identifies lane markings and nudges you if you move away from the lane. Adaptive cruise control lets you set the desired distance between you and the vehicle in front. You can also set a maximum speed; the car will then automatically apply breaks if you exceed that speed. In addition, the MDX is fitted with four exterior cameras to help you view the surroundings and drive effortlessly.

Audi e-tron
Audi e-tron is a large electric crossover SUV with an MPGe of 78 in the city and 77 on the highway. The expected battery charge duration is of ten hours. It has an AWD drivetrain with spacious and luxurious interiors. The car is available in three trims at a base price of around $65,900. One of its key safety features is the Audi Pre Sense Front, a collision system that warns you and applies the brake if a collision with the vehicle ahead of you is imminent. Audi Side Assist is a system that alerts if rear traffic is approaching when reversing or if a car is positioned at a blind spot. In addition, the top view camera system guides the vehicle into its parking spot. NHTSA has given the Audi-etron a five-star rating, and the car has received a “good” rating from the IIHS.

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