Sure, regular cars are easy to maneuver, and you can quickly get around in them. But if you are one who loves to travel with your growing family, then having a little car won’t work for sure. You won’t have enough space for your passengers, not to mention the things that you need to bring for your road trip. For this reason, it is highly recommended that you invest in an SUV instead. But before you do so, it is important that you carefully look at all your options.

When choosing an SUV, or any vehicle for that matter, one crucial factor that you must consider is safety. In fact, this should be your priority. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) test each vehicle and score them according to how safe they are out on the road.

Here are the best safety-rated SUVs ranked:

2020 Hyundai Palisade

The 2020 Hyundai Palisade is a hot-looking 3-row vehicle that can accommodate up to 8 passengers. But that is not the main reason why it took the top spot on this list. It hasn’t gotten a score yet from NHTSA, but IIHS labeled it ‘Top Safety Pick+’ as long as it is equipped with specific headlights. Overall, its scores in all crash tests are good.

2019 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid

Now when it comes to the hybrid segment, the 2019 Subaru Crosstrek is a contender. Aside from its excellent fuel efficiency, it has earned impressive safety scores, making it one of the safest SUVs that anybody can buy. It is a little bit pricier compared to its competitors, but you no longer have to spend extra money to have some safety features.

2020 Kia Telluride

Looking for a midsize SUV? You might want to check out the 2020 Kia Telluride, which is very stylish. It can seat up to eight passengers, plus its safety scores are almost perfect. It has earned the highest rating in all six crash tests and IIHS labeled it as ‘Top Safety Pick’.

This SUV comes with a rearview camera, automatic emergency braking, forward collision warning, lane keep assist, and blind-spot monitoring, just to mention a few of its safety features.

2020 Ford Escape

This year’s Ford Escape has been fully redesigned and improved, giving it a lot better performance. Its safety scores are above-average and it comes with a long list of safety features that you will surely love, such as a rearview camera, curve control, driver drowsiness monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, and many more. It was tagged as ‘Top Safety Pick’ by IIHS as long as it has specific headlights.

2019 Nissan Rogue Hybrid

The Nissan Rogue Hybrid is a competitively hybrid crossover, and its safety scores are good as well. For front and rollover crash testing, NHTSA awarded it four out of five stars. You can expect all versions of this SUV to come with a rearview camera, pedestrian detection, blind-spot monitoring, lane departure warning, and rear parking sensors.

2019 Mazda CX-5

If you want a safe compact crossover, then the 2019 Mazda CX-5 might be worth the tradeoff. Aside from its excellent all-around value, it has also earned a Top Safety Pick+ rating from IIHS. It scored good, too, in all six crash evaluations. As for NHTSA, they gave it a five-star overall rating.

2020 Subaru Forester

If you are more into a spacious compact crossover, then the 2020 Subaru Forester might be just what you are looking for. It is a practical choice as it comes with a long list of driver assistance technology. NHTSA gave it a five-star overall score, while IIHS awarded it the Top Safety Pick+ rating. This one, though, is for those units that were manufactured after January 2019.

2020 Hyundai Kona

Since its 2018 debut, the Hyundai Kona has proven itself to be one of the most appealing SUVs on the market, thanks to its strong powertrain options and features. It has earned high scores when it comes to safety. For crash testing, NHTSA gave it a five-star. IIHS also gave it the coveted Top Safety Pick+ rating.

2020 Subaru Ascent

Featuring standard all-wheel drive, impressive cabin design, and huge cargo space, the Subaru Ascent is another excellent option. It has earned a five-star overall rating from NHTSA and a Top Safety Pick+ rating from IIHS for those units equipped with specific headlights. Some of the safety features that this SUV has include, adaptive cruise control, a rearview camera, post-collision braking, and a rear seat reminder system.

2020 Volkswagen Tiguan

The Volkswagen Tiguan was redesigned in 2018. This year, the new models come with more features, especially for safety. It is comfortable and reliable, no wonder why it has gotten good ratings from NHTSA and IIHS. Aside from the standard rearview camera, it comes with pedestrian detection, adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist, lane departure warning, and automatic emergency braking.

Although the market is flooded with all types of SUVs, it should not only be the looks and prices that you need to look into. The overall safety of the vehicle is a very important factor that you must consider.