Safest Suvs On The Market
If your family is looking for a safe vehicle, bigger is better. The more sheet metal that is in between you and an oncoming car will protect your family more effectively. We have collected a list of three large SUVs that come with good to excellent safety ratings. Based on your family's preferences for a particular brand, these should give you plenty to choose from. Deciding which SUV to buy should be a combination of price and safety. It is clear from these rankings that the most expensive vehicle, the Ford Expedition, is also the safest. Investing a little bit more money into your purchase could save a life down the road.
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If your family is looking for a safe vehicle, bigger is better. The more sheet metal that is in between you and an oncoming car will protect your family more effectively. We have collected a list of three large SUVs that come with good to excellent safety ratings. Based on your family's preferences for a particular brand, these should give you plenty to choose from.
Deciding which SUV to buy should be a combination of price and safety. It is clear from these rankings that the most expensive vehicle, the Ford Expedition, is also the safest. Investing a little bit more money into your purchase could save a life down the road.
Ford Expedition
The Ford Expedition is a great vehicle for comfortably carrying up to 8 passengers. It starts at a reasonable price of $52,810. The huge Ford Expedition gets excellent scores for nearly all of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA) ratings. For both front and side crashes, the Expedition gets a five out of five star rating, which is perfect. Rollover performance depends on whether your Expedition is equipped with 4WD. The Ford Expedition 4WD gets a four out of five star rating for rollover. The Ford Expedition 2WD only gets three stars out of five for rollover.
Chevrolet Suburban
The Chevrolet Suburban is a popular giant family hauler that starts at a reasonable new price of $51,700. It also has a good record when it comes to safety. For front crashes, the NHTSA gives the Suburban four out of five stars. Your children are protected by the Suburban's perfect five out of five star side crash rating. Only the rollover rating is where you have to be more aware. The Suburban gets a three out of five star rating for this type of rare incident.
Nissan Armada
The Nissan Armada is another gigantic tub for crating people around. Size matters on the road. It comes with a price of $47,100, making it the affordable model in this ranking. The NHTSA gives the Nissan Armada three stars out of five for front crash and rollover. This is poor compared to the more expensive Ford Expedition. For side crash, the Armada does better, getting a perfect five out of five stars.
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