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Top 5 safest crossover SUVs

Top 5 safest crossover SUVs

Crossover SUVs have become increasingly popular options as they offer better features than other passenger cars. A sports utility vehicle or SUV is built on a truck chassis, while a crossover is built on a car platform and is considerably lighter. The body and frame of a crossover are built in a single piece. While all SUVs are known for their exceptional safety and driver-assistive features that prevent crashes, here are the best options:

Chevrolet Trailblazer 2022
This small crossover has a 1.2-liter 3-cylinder engine, 137 hp, front-wheel drivetrain, seating capacity of 5, and MPG (fuel economy) of 28 in city and 31 on highways. It has a maximum cargo capacity of 54.4 cubic feet and a ground clearance of 7.5 inches. The stand-out features of the Chevrolet Trailblazer are its safety features. It is available in 4 trims with a starting price of $22,795. All the trims have satellite radio. What’s more? The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) has given a 5-star rating to Trailblazer. Its key safety features are:

Automatic emergency braking:  This detects an imminent collision and applies the brakes if you do not respond on time.
Following distance indicator:  This displays the distance from the vehicle in front and warns if you get too close.
Lane keeping assistance system:  If you drift away from your lane, the system warns you and nudges the car back to the right lane if you do not do it yourself.

Ford Explorer
This mid-size crossover SUV is a 7-seater with an RWD drivetrain, a 2.3-liter, 4-cylinder, inline gas engine with 300 hp, and MPG of 21 on city roads and 28 on the highway. It is comfortable and has an elegant interior and stylish design. The crossover comes with the latest communication and connectivity features. It is available in 10 trims, with a base price starting at $34,010. It is ideal for families, has strong towing capabilities, and has a spacious cargo area. Explorer received a 5-star overall rating from NHTSA. It scored “good” on 4 out of 5 of the Insurance Insitute of Highway Safety (IIHS) crashworthiness tests. Ford Explorer’s key safety features include:

Lane keeping assistance system:  This alerts the driver if they drift out of their lane and automatically applies brakes to bring the car back to the lane if the driver does not respond.
Post-collision braking:  During a collision, it applies the brake to prevent a secondary collision.
Intelligent adaptive cruise control:  It tracks and maintains an adequate distance between vehicles in the front of the car. This feature also helps keep the Explorer in the center of the lane.

Acura MDX
This mid-size luxury crossover offers a comfortable driving experience. It has a 3.5-liter gas engine with V6 cylinders, 290 hp, an MPG of 19/26, and an RWD drivetrain. Acura MDX is a 7-seater with comfortable interiors, stylish exteriors, and the latest technology for infotainment. It is available in 4 trims, with a base price of $50,245. The SUV scored a rating of “good” from IIHS. Some of its key safety features include:

Lane keeping assistance system : The car can identify lane markings, nudges the driver if they move away from their lane, and nudge them to move back to their original lane.
Adaptive cruise control : You can set the desired distance between you and the vehicle in front. The Adaptive cruise control allows you to set the speed too and will apply breaks if you exceed the speed.
Surround-view camera system:  The MDX has four exterior cameras that let you look at the surroundings.

Audi e-tron
Audi e-tron is a large electric crossover SUV with an MPGe of 78/77 and an expected battery duration of 10 hrs. It has an AWD drivetrain with spacious and luxurious interiors and is available in 3 trims at a base price of $65,900. NHTSA awarded a five-star rating to the Audi e-tron, and the SUV scored a “good” rating from the IIHS. Some of its key safety features are:

Audi Pre Sense Front:  This collision warning system sends an alert and applies the brake if a collision with the vehicle ahead of you is imminent.
Audi Side Assist:  The system alerts you if a vehicle approaches you when you are reversing or if it is located in a blind spot.
Top View Camera System:  This feature helps you guide the vehicle into its parking spot.

Nissan Rogue
The car has a new, powerful engine with 201 hp and an FWD drive train. It has a 1.5-liter Inline 3 cylinder, 201 hp, and EPA of 30/37 EPG. It is a 5-seater compact crossover SUV that comes in 9 trims with a base price starting from $27,150. Nissan Rogue received a 4-star rating from NHTSA and scored a “good” rating from IIHS in 3 of 5 parameters. Its safety features include:

Blind spot warning:  This helps identify a vehicle in your blind spot and flashes a light to alert you.
Rear cross traffic alert:  This system warns you if a vehicle will cross you while reversing.
Rear automatic braking:  If it senses an imminent collision due to rear-cross traffic, it alerts you and applies the brake.

Although the latest SUV models have advanced safety features, it is always advisable to purchase auto insurance covers. Auto insurance can provide monetary compensation for financial loss due to thefts, accidents, and other untoward events.

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