The Safest Cars and Trucks You Can Buy in 2017
If you’re shopping for a car, minivan or truck, the list will help you find the safest vehicle you can buy in 2017.
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has announced its Top Safety Pick+ award winners for 2017, and new for this year, each vehicle must earn a good (the highest possible rating) or acceptable rating in the new headlight evaluation in order to receive the top award. The other parameters of the test haven’t changed, which means vehicles must also earn good ratings in the small overlap front, moderate overlap front, side, roof strength and head restraints tests, as well as an advanced or superior rating for front crash prevention with standard or optional automatic emergency braking.
SEE ALSO: These Are the 38 Safest Cars of 2017
Thanks to the new headlight ratings, just 38 vehicles managed a Top Safety Pick+ award, down from 79 models in 2016.
See the full list of cars, minivans and pickup trucks that earned an IIHS Top Safety Pick+ below.
Audi A4
Learn more: 2017 Audi A4 Review
Chevrolet Volt
Learn more: 2016 Chevrolet Volt Premier Review
Chrysler Pacifica
Learn more: 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Review
Genesis G80
Learn more: New Twin-Turbo V6 Joins Genesis G80 Lineup
Genesis G90
Learn more: 2017 Genesis G90 Review
Honda Accord Sedan
Learn more: 2017 Honda Accord Hybrid Review
Honda Ridgeline
Learn more: 2017 Honda Ridgeline Review
Hyundai Elantra (sedan only, built after March 2016)
Learn more: 2017 Hyundai Elantra Review
Lexus ES350
Learn more: 2015 Lexus ES300h Review
Lexus RC
Learn more: 2016 Lexus RC 200t Review
Mazda3
Learn more: 2017 Mazda3 2.5L Review
Mazda6
Learn more: 2016 Mazda6 Grand Touring Review
Nissan Altima
Learn more: 2016 Chevrolet Malibu vs Nissan Altima
Nissan Maxima
Learn more: 2016 Nissan Maxima Review
Subaru Legacy
Learn more: 2015 Subaru Legacy 3.6R vs Chrysler 200S
Subaru Outback
Learn more: 2017 Subaru Outback 2.5i Review
Toyota Camry
Learn more: 2016 Toyota Camry Review: Curbed with Craig Cole
Toyota Corolla
Learn more: 2016 Toyota Corolla S Plus Review
Toyota Prius (built after August 2016)
Learn more: 2016 Toyota Prius Touring Review
Toyota Prius v
Volkswagen Jetta
Learn more: 2016 Volkswagen Jetta GLI Review
Volvo S60
Learn more: 2015 Volvo S60 Polestar Review
Volvo V60
Learn more: 2016 Volvo V60 Polestar Review
Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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Never cared about the Safest Car or truck I could buy. Never looked at the vehicle that could get the most fuel milage either. Never, never ever looked at a Hybrid or electric vehicle. Not interested in throwing my money away on that. Always looked at the one I liked the Best. And they had power
And there is the Corolla, but no mention of the Civic!!!! Almost all Toyota and Lexus vehicles btw.