Safety is one of the most important aspects of SUVs and crossovers and some SUVs are even safer than the others, thanks to the many features that let them stand out. Some of the features that add to this include headlight performance and an efficient forward-collision warning system.

Let us have a look at some of the best safety rated SUVs and crossovers.

Hyundai Palisade
The 2020 Hyundai Palisade is a new offering and comes in a three-row setting. It is extremely safe and is ideal for families as well as for individuals. The interiors are stylish and outside of the car is premium. This SUV ensures a comfortable and smooth drive and a plethora of safety features further keep you safe. These include standard forward automatic emergency braking system as well as lane departure warning or intervention systems that also have the optional blind-spot warning. The Palisade has received a 5-star rating from the NHTSA plus it has also received Top Safety Pick status from IIHS.

Cadillac XT6
Cadillac brings in a fresh new offering in the three-row SUV segment with the XT6. In terms of safety and other features, it competes with the likes of Infiniti QX60 and Acura MDX. This one has strong safety ratings and it’s meant for families. There are a host of driver-assist features that have been appreciated by IIHS. Also, one can opt for the Driver Assist package that adds some other features like the popular adaptive cruise control.

Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid
This one goes right by the textbook definition of a crossover and has a rugged look on the outside. This is one of the top-selling models from the company and has some interesting crash-test scores and also comes with Subaru’s EyeSight active safety package. Thus, it features in the list of best safety rated SUVs and crossovers. The plug-in hybrid model of the Subaru Crosstrek has received the Top Safety Pick+ award from IIHS owing to the highly rated LED headlights. While the non-hybrid model also sports the headlights on some trims, the rating has not been given since the feature is not standard across also trims. 

Kia Telluride
The three-row Telluride from Kia is among the top positions in the list of best midsize SUVs when it comes to safety. The exteriors as well as the inside of the SUV look great, the ride is smooth and comfortable and there’s ample room for passengers as well as cargo. This is complemented by high-tech safety features like forward automatic braking, lane departure warning, and blind-spot warning. Because of the extensive features, it has received the perfect score for overall performance from NHTSA. However, it has received a four-star rating when it comes to overall as well as frontal crash tests.