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