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