Safety
Crash-test performance, standard and available driver-assistance systems, and everyday safety usability.
across 295 graded models
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| Criterion | Group | Weight | Fleet median | Points of possible | Models |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NHTSA overall rating | 3.1 Crash Test Ratings | 15.8% | 100 | 15.8 / 15.8 | 295 |
| IIHS awards & crashworthiness | 3.1 Crash Test Ratings | 15.8% | 64 | 10.1 / 15.8 | 295 |
| Standard ADAS suite breadth | 3.2 Driver Assistance (ADAS) | 15.8% | 82 | 12.9 / 15.8 | 295 |
| Automatic emergency braking performance | 3.2 Driver Assistance (ADAS) | 10.5% | 72 | 7.6 / 10.5 | 295 |
| Blind-spot & cross-traffic coverage | 3.2 Driver Assistance (ADAS) | 5.3% | 78 | 4.1 / 5.3 | 295 |
| Lane keeping & centering | 3.2 Driver Assistance (ADAS) | 5.3% | 72 | 3.8 / 5.3 | 295 |
| Adaptive cruise & highway assist | 3.2 Driver Assistance (ADAS) | 10.5% | 77 | 8.1 / 10.5 | 295 |
| Hands-free driving availability | 3.2 Driver Assistance (ADAS) | 5.3% | 15 | 0.8 / 5.3 | 295 |
| Headlight performance | 3.3 Everyday Safety | 5.3% | 70 | 3.7 / 5.3 | 295 |
| Outward visibility | 3.3 Everyday Safety | 5.3% | 68 | 3.6 / 5.3 | 295 |
| Child-seat (LATCH) usability | 3.3 Everyday Safety | 5.3% | 72 | 3.8 / 5.3 | 286 |
| Typical total (weighted medians) | 74.3 / 100 | ||||
NHTSA overall star rating for the current model year (or latest tested year of this generation). 0 = never rated by NHTSA.
Normalization: Scored against per-segment bands — pick a body type to see its band. A measurement is never compared across segments.
IIHS Top Safety Pick / TSP+ status and individual crashworthiness results for the current generation.
What is standard on the base/volume trim: AEB, lane keeping, adaptive cruise, blind spot, rear cross traffic.
Automatic emergency braking performance
RATEDweight 2295 models · 113 with a multi-year trendCompare all 295 →IIHS front crash prevention results (vehicle-to-vehicle and pedestrian, day and night).
Blind-spot & cross-traffic coverage
RATEDweight 1295 models · 113 with a multi-year trendCompare all 295 →Blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert/braking, safe-exit alerts; availability and quality.
Lane departure warning, lane keep assist, and lane centering quality (smoothness, ping-ponging).
Adaptive cruise & highway assist
RATEDweight 2295 models · 113 with a multi-year trendCompare all 295 →Adaptive cruise quality including stop-and-go, and combined highway assist behavior.
Hands-free driving availability
RATEDweight 1295 models · 113 with a multi-year trendCompare all 295 →Availability and capability of hands-free highway driving (BlueCruise, Super Cruise, FSD-supervised, etc.).
IIHS headlight ratings across trims; adaptive/auto high beam availability.
Sightlines, pillar thickness, camera compensation (360 view), and reviewer commentary on visibility.
LATCH anchor access and ease, rear-door opening, ability to fit multiple car seats.
Requires 4+ seats — omitted for stricter two-seaters.