5 Cars With High Quality Safety Features

Whether you are a parent trying to find the perfect car for your child, a young adult moving to a new city, or a mom looking for the best carpool car, safety is going to be your top priority. No matter who you are, safety should be one of the first things you look for when buying a new car. Because of this, Wrench has put together a list of 5 cars from the last few years with high quality safety features, ranging from small sedan to SUV and a wide range of prices so that you can find the perfect car to fit your needs.

1. Honda Accord. The Honda Accord has been one of the most reliable cars on the market for a very long time, and rightfully so. It is very reasonably priced, and Honda has a history of producing cars that operate at top performance for many years. The Accord is a great choice if you are looking to buy a new car with high quality safety features that will not stretch your pocketbook. The standard 2018 Accord comes equipped with many safety technologies such as collision-mitigation braking, adaptive cruise control, a multi-angle rear view camera with dynamic guidelines, and more. One recent addition that clearly separates the Honda Accord from its competitors is its traffic-sign recognition, a feature that is often reserved for luxury vehicles. This feature identifies the speed limit on road signs and displays it inside the vehicle to enhance driver awareness. It also boasts a drowsy-driver monitor to help avoid accidents of this nature. All of these features make the Honda Accord the best option for a car that will keep you safe and your bank account happy
2. Mazda CX-5. This car is the perfect choice if you want something a little bit larger for a very good price. The CX-5 passes the IIHS (Insurance Institute for Highway Safety) and the NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) safety ratings with flying colors. Its front crash prevention abilities were specifically highlighted as superior. Some of its other safety features include blind spot monitoring, lane departure warning with lane-keep assist, advanced smart brake support with pedestrian detection, and rear cross traffic alert. This vehicle is a great choice if you want something bigger than a sedan but not big enough that you feel like you are driving a yacht down the street. Its sleek exterior gives it a luxury look for a much lower price. All of these features make the Mazda CX-5 one of our top picks for safe cars.
3. Subaru Outback. Subarus have earned themselves a reputation for being study and dependable for any activity you wish to engage in. The 2019 Subaru Outback boasts an impressive roster of safety features and is ranked as one of the best wagons of the year. This car is great if you like to get outside and explore but are also spending time in the city. It is big enough that you will not feel dominated by the larger cars on the road but is easy to navigate and maneuver in any environment. All Outbacks in 2019 come equipped with Subaru’s EyeSight system, which is a suite of features that help prevent collisions through pre-collision braking as well as pre-collision throttle management. Additional features include lane departure and sway warning and LED steering responsive headlights, to name a few. NHTSA gave the Outback 5/5 starts for overall safety rating and the IIHS named this vehicle a Top Safety Pick+. The Outback receives similar ratings to the Subaru Impreza, another great choice if you are looking for something a bit smaller. Both vehicles are built to prevent accidents, or lessen the severity if an accident does occur. The Subaru Outback is the perfect car for someone looking to stay safe on whatever adventure their heart desires.
4. Toyota Highlander. This car is the perfect choice for staying safe while shuttling 6 young soccer stars to practice (and most other activities). It is a popular SUV because of its safety features, roomy back seats, and reasonable price. One thing that makes it stand out from its competitors is its enhanced vehicle safety control that allows drivers to safety control the larger vehicle. Its newer models are also equipped with Toyota’s Star Safety System, which includes features such as electronic brake-force distribution, brake assist, and Smart Stop Technology to help you avoid crashes when possible. The Highlander gets scores well with both the IIHS and NHTSA.
5. BMW  5 Series. If you are looking to invest in a luxury sedan with top-notch safety features, the BMW 5 Series is your car. BMW makes the “Evasion Aid” feature that is incorporated with its adaptive cruise-control abilities to help drivers avoid collisions in slow or stopped traffic. One part of the Evasion Aid system monitors the space around you, and if the forward-facing camera detects a situation where a collision could occur and the driver attempts to change its course to avoid a crash, the Evasion Aid technology can help safely guide the car. This is one feature that makes the 5 Series unique, but it comes with other driver-assistance technologies in addition to more standard safety components. The 2019 5 Series gets good reviews from the IIHS and NHTSA and was voted #1 for Luxury Midsize Cars by U.S. News. This is a pricier vehicle, but you get what you pay for with its high quality technology and sleek design.

While these are just a few of Wrench’s personal favorite vehicles when it comes to high quality safety features, there are many other great options. Our biggest piece of advice is to research the car you are interested in before purchasing and know what it is you are looking for in a vehicle. This will allow you to make judgments when it comes to safety features, size, price, etc. Good luck, and happy car hunting!