| When you go car shopping you are probably | | | | The Nissan Altima and Subaru Legacy also ranked |
| dazzled by the sports cars or even the big burly | | | | high in the mid size family sedan category. |
| SUVs as well as the shiny colors and whether or | | | | Pickups |
| not the vehicle is fully loaded. Frequently, you will | | | | Everyone thinks pickup trucks are safe, however |
| hear people talking about what car they want to | | | | some are safer than others and generally pick up |
| buy and will hear them mention things like leather | | | | trucks are not as safe as cars. In the top 25 |
| seats, a great sound system, DVD players and | | | | safest cars the Toyota Tundra SR5 4.7, Ford |
| mini TV screens, great rims and other similar | | | | F150 XLT 5.4, and the Dodge Ram SLT 4.7 |
| features. However, unfortunately, you do not | | | | ranked higher and safer than the rest. |
| frequently hear people talking about the safety | | | | Minivans and SUVs |
| rating of the vehicle and how well it performed in | | | | The minivan and SUV category have an |
| crash tests or if it has recently been recalled. For | | | | interesting array of really safe vehicles and then |
| some reason Americans are more consumed with | | | | some that are hazards to drivers and passengers. |
| how comfortable and cool their car is and makes | | | | Minivans that responded well in the tests include |
| them rather than how safe it can keep them. | | | | the Toyota Sienna, Honda Odyssey EX, and the |
| However, even if consumers are not overly | | | | Mazda MPV. The safest SUVs include the Lexus |
| interested in safe cars insurance companies are. | | | | RX300, Toyota Highlander, and the Saturn VUE as |
| Insurance companies focus on keeping people | | | | well as others. |
| safe, reducing accidents, and ultimately the | | | | Of course, you could choose to buy a safe |
| amount of money they have to pay out for | | | | vehicle and still be injured in an accident. This is |
| coverage. So, safe cars are the pick of the litter | | | | because there is no perfect car that is |
| so to speak for insurance companies. They are so | | | | constructed in a way that it can protect you |
| favored, in fact, that insurance companies | | | | 100%. However, there are plenty of cars that are |
| frequently offer discounts to individuals who buy | | | | significantly safer than others and as a result |
| safe cars resulting in hundreds of dollars in savings | | | | consumers should pay attention to these cars. |
| each year on premiums. Safe does not mean the | | | | Fortunately, some of the safer models are |
| car is unattractive or without all the extras you | | | | actually very stylish and come with the latest |
| want, so get it out of your head that safe does | | | | gadgets and features so many people are looking |
| not equal cool. | | | | for in a new car. So, no matter if you want the |
| And while the trend may not change and people | | | | coolest car on the market you can still find one |
| will continue to look for cool cars, they should | | | | that is rated high in the safety category. Honda, |
| keep in mind that there are indeed cool cars that | | | | Lexus, BMW, Saturn, Volkswagen, and others all |
| are also safe cars. Each year a rating list of the | | | | ranked high in their respective categories and are |
| top 25 safest cars is produced and if you are in | | | | all very popular car models. Also, cars today are |
| the car buying market you should definitely take a | | | | significantly safer than they were even 15 years |
| peak and see if the car you are interested in | | | | ago and tires are safer as well. |
| buying is on that list. If not, check out the other | | | | If you buy a used vehicle that is 10-15 years old |
| safe cars that did make the list and see if you | | | | you can rest assured it will not have the same |
| can find something that is equally cool and | | | | safety qualities as new cars made today. The |
| considerably safer. The following cars made it on | | | | reason for this is safety standards were different |
| the safe car list and also have some amazing | | | | as well as the technology used to build the cars. |
| features that will please even the pickiest car | | | | As a result, older cars simply are not as safe. The |
| connoisseur. | | | | best option for your safety and that of your |
| Upscale Cars | | | | family and other passengers is to buy a car that |
| If you are interested in and can afford an upscale | | | | is ranked high on the safety list and rest assured |
| car and are also concerned about safety, then | | | | that if you are in an accident your car will protect |
| you should consider the Audi A4 or perhaps the | | | | you as much as possible because it was designed |
| BMW 330i. The Lexus ES300 also ranked high in | | | | with safety in mind. By making safety one of the |
| the crash tests and overall safety in the upscale | | | | qualities you look for in a vehicle, even above |
| sedan category. | | | | price or design, you are choosing to protect |
| Small Cars | | | | yourself and your family, which is the best |
| Small cars that rank high on the top 25 safety | | | | decision you can possibly make. Remember to |
| car list include the Volkswagen golf and Honda | | | | take a look at the top 25 list before you start car |
| Civic which received the top honors. Another safe | | | | shopping. Not only are the top 25 cars in all |
| car in this category includes the Volkswagen Jetta. | | | | categories listed, but some of the worst cars are |
| Midsize Cars | | | | listed as well so you will know what to avoid. |
| Volkswagen also took the top prize in the midsize | | | | Happy car shopping! |
| category with the Volkswagen Passat GLX 6.0. | | | | |