2026 IIHS Top Safety Pick+ Vehicles: The Safest Cars You Can Buy
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The Top Safety Pick+ designation from the IIHS represents the highest level of crash protection and crash avoidance performance. For 2026, stricter standards—especially for rear-seat safety—mean fewer vehicles qualify, making this list especially meaningful.
Small SUVs (2026 TSP+ Winners)
These compact crossovers balance affordability and top safety scores:
- Honda HR-V — MSRP: ~$25,000–$30,000
- Hyundai Kona — MSRP: ~$24,000–$32,000
- Kia Sportage — MSRP: ~$27,000–$38,000 (built after May 2025)
- Mazda CX-30 — MSRP: ~$27,000–$35,000
- Mazda CX-50 — MSRP: ~$31,000–$43,000
- Subaru Forester — MSRP: ~$28,000–$38,000
Midsize SUVs (2026 TSP+ Winners)
A highly competitive category with strong family appeal:
- Ford Explorer — MSRP: ~$38,000–$55,000
- Ford Mustang Mach-E — MSRP: ~$40,000–$60,000
- Mazda CX-70 — MSRP: ~$40,000–$50,000
- Mazda CX-90 — MSRP: ~$40,000–$55,000
- Mazda CX-90 PHEV — MSRP: ~$49,000–$60,000
- Mazda CX-70 PHEV — MSRP: ~$47,000–$58,000
- Hyundai Santa Fe — MSRP: ~$35,000–$48,000
- Kia Sorento — MSRP: ~$31,000–$46,000
- Nissan Murano — MSRP: ~$38,000–$50,000
- Nissan Pathfinder — MSRP: ~$37,000–$50,000
- Volkswagen Atlas — MSRP: ~$38,000–$52,000
- Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport — MSRP: ~$37,000–$51,000
- Buick Enclave — MSRP: ~$45,000–$60,000
Luxury & Premium SUVs (2026 TSP+ Winners)
These vehicles combine top safety scores with high-end features:
- Acura ADX — MSRP: ~$35,000–$45,000
- Genesis GV60 — MSRP: ~$52,000–$70,000
- Genesis GV70 — MSRP: ~$45,000–$65,000
- Genesis GV80 — MSRP: ~$59,000–$75,000
- Infiniti QX60 — MSRP: ~$50,000–$65,000
- Lexus NX — MSRP: ~$41,000–$60,000
- Lincoln Nautilus — MSRP: ~$51,000–$75,000
- Mercedes-Benz GLC — MSRP: ~$48,000–$65,000
- Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class — MSRP: ~$63,000–$90,000
- Volvo XC90 — MSRP: ~$62,000–$80,000
- Volvo EX90 — MSRP: ~$75,000–$90,000
Electric Vehicles (EVs) with TSP+
EVs continue to perform well in safety testing:
- Hyundai Ioniq 5 — MSRP: ~$36,000–$50,000
- Hyundai Ioniq 9 — MSRP: ~$55,000–$70,000
- Kia EV9 — MSRP: ~$54,000–$75,000
- Ford Mustang Mach-E — MSRP: ~$40,000–$60,000
- Tesla Model Y — MSRP: ~$45,000–$55,000
Large SUVs & Trucks
- Audi Q7 — MSRP: ~$60,000–$80,000
- Infiniti QX80 — MSRP: ~$75,000–$95,000
- Nissan Armada — MSRP: ~$57,000–$75,000
- Rivian R1S — MSRP: ~$78,000–$95,000
- Tesla Cybertruck — MSRP: ~$61,000–$100,000+
- Toyota Tundra — MSRP: ~$40,000–$65,000
Sedans & Other Notable TSP+ Winners
- Genesis G80 — MSRP: ~$55,000–$75,000
- Audi A6 Sportback e-tron — MSRP: ~$65,000–$80,000
- Audi Q5 — MSRP: ~$48,000–$60,000
- Audi Q5 Sportback — MSRP: ~$52,000–$65,000
Key Takeaways
- Price range is wide: from about $24K (small SUVs) up to $90K+ (luxury EVs)
- Best value sweet spot: $28K–$40K (Mazda, Hyundai, Subaru models)
- Family SUVs dominate the safest list, especially midsize 3-row vehicles
- EVs are increasingly competitive, combining strong structures with advanced safety tech
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Posted on March 25, 2026 at 4:53 am by salaryfor.com · Permalink
In: Finance · Tagged with: safest vehicles 2026
In: Finance · Tagged with: safest vehicles 2026
