SUVs are among the safest vehicles on the roads, with car manufacturers investing heavily in advanced safety technology to make these vehicles safer than ever before. From blind spot detection to rear cross-traffic alerts, SUVs are now equipped with a fantastic range of safety features to protect you and your passengers on the road.
If you’re in the market for a new SUV, you’ll want to choose one that offers the best safety features available. In this article, we’ll explore some of the top SUVs on the new and used car market and compare their safety features to help you find the safest SUV for your needs.
Buick Enclave
The Buick Enclave has been winning awards since 2008, and its 2022 refresh has seen a long list of safety features previously reserved for the Avenir trim become available as standard. The Buick Enclave has front pedestrian braking, lane keep assist, automatic emergency braking, a blind spot monitor, rear cross-traffic alert, and a rear parking sensor.
The NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) has given the Buick Enclave a 5/5-star rating for safety. Beyond the driver assistance features above, the Enclave has ABS and traction control, an advanced supplemental restraint system (airbags), and a side-impact protection system.
In the event of a crash with the Buick OnStar system, emergency services will be automatically contacted and dispatched to your location.
GMC Acadia
Another recipient of the coveted 5/5-star safety rating from the NHTSA is the GMC Acadia. The versatile three-row SUV has standard driver-assistance features that include pedestrian detection, forward collision warning, rear cross-traffic alert, front and rear parking sensors, automatic high-beam headlights, a rearview camera, and a lane-change alert.
For owners with secondary drivers, the Teen Driver feature allows you to set speed and audio volume limits for your less-experienced drivers.
Available safety features adaptive cruise control, a surround-view parking camera system, a head-up display that shows driving and navigation information on the dashboard, and a rear camera mirror.
Chevrolet Equinox
Beyond its spacious seating, excellent fuel economy, and versatile infotainment system, the Chevrolet Equinox is also a very safe place to be when you’re on the road. Since 2019, adaptive cruise control and pedestrian detection have been on all models as standard, and in 2022 hands-free park assist became available on the Chevrolet Equinox.
The NHTSA has given the Equinox a 5/5-star safety rating. As standard, it includes a rearview camera, automatic high-beam headlights, lane keep assist, and forward automatic emergency braking. A rear-seat alert also reminds you to check the back seat for children or pets when you leave the vehicle.
Conclusion
Other top SUV safety picks include the Cadillac XT5, Jeep Cherokee, and Honda CR-V. When on-road safety is a concern, it’s wise to get a modern SUV with the best in driver assistance technology. These top SUVs and more are available for sale at Baker Auto Group dealerships across Michigan. Get in touch today to find the perfect SUV that meets your safety needs.