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