Five Safe Small SUVs

Kia Seltos

If you need a vehicle that’s just as active as you are, you’re going to want the sporty Kia Seltos by your side. With a standard 2.0L in-line 4-cylinder engine giving you up to 146 horsepower and 132 lb-ft of torque, there’s a ton you can do with this crossover. Overall, it will also give up to an EPA-estimated 29 city MPG and 34 highway MPG.

This vehicle provides some excellent safety features to help you out with technology, like the available Safe Exit Assist. This feature monitors the side of the road using sensors that detect oncoming traffic. If a car is up ahead, this system will keep your doors locked to prevent you from opening your door into traffic.

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Toyota RAV4

When you need a vehicle that can really help with just about anything, the Toyota RAV4 might be for you. With a standard 2.5L Dynamic Force 4-cylinder engine, this crossover can tow up to 1,500 pounds. Best of all, you’ll be able to earn an EPA-estimated 27 city MPG and 35 highway MPG using this powertrain.

This vehicle is also exceedingly safe, with a bevy of active safety features and crash safety systems. These features helped the RAV4 earn a top score of “Good” in all its IIHS (Insurance Institute for Highway Safety) crashworthiness tests. Thanks to the excellent safety ratings of this vehicle, it’s also an IIHS 2021 TOP SAFETY PICK winner.

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Ford Escape

Do you need a vehicle to help you when you’re going on a road trip? Check out the Ford Escape! This safe SUV can tow up to 3,500 pounds when properly equipped. You’ll even have excellent fuel economy, with a standard EPA-estimated 28 city MPG and 34 highway MPG.

You’ll also find that the Ford Escape is well-equipped with the latest safety features. Thanks to its high scores in crashworthiness and advanced technology, the Ford Escape has also earned an IIHS 2021 TOP SAFETY PICK award.

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Nissan Kicks

The Nissan Kicks is all about fun and that really shows with its standard 1.6L 4-cylinder engine. With up to 122 horsepower and 114 lb-ft of torque, this crossover gives some very peppy acceleration. Overall, you’ll be working with an EPA-estimated 31 city MPG and 36 highway MPG when you choose this vehicle.

As for safety features, this vehicle will easily keep you secure if you’re in a collision as it earned a top score of “Good” in all its IIHS crashworthiness tests. You can be sure you’ll be well-equipped for driving through the city, thanks to this excellent design.

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Honda HR-V

Finally, one of the most popular compact crossover models we have available is the Honda HR-V. With its standard 1.8L 4-cylinder engine producing up to 141 horsepower and 127 lb-ft of torque, there’s a ton this vehicle can do. Across all trim levels, you can get up to an EPA-estimated 28 city MPG and 34 highway MPG with 2-wheel drive.

Thanks to the excellent safety engineering of this vehicle, it earned a top score in all its IIHS crashworthiness tests. As proof of this excellent design, the 2021 Honda HR-V Touring and Hybrid Touring trims earned an IIHS 2021 TOP SAFETY PICK award.

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