Each year, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) tests a range of vehicles and determines which are the safest. They award the safest vehicles the title Top Safety Pick + and the Top Safety Pick to the second level safest vehicles. These are just some of the safest 2022 SUVs you can buy.

To earn a Top Safety Pick+ title, a vehicle must have:

• Good grades in:
  • Driver side small overlap front test
  • Passenger side small overlap front test
  • Moderate overlap frontal test
  • Tests of the original side, the strength of the roof and the head restraints
• Advanced or Superior for frontal collision prevention available for vehicle-to-vehicle and vehicle-to-pedestrian assessments
• Acceptable or good headlights standard on all trim levels

The 2022 Chevy Trailblazer is an IIHS Top Safety Pick+ winner

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Pricing for the 2022 Chevy Trailblazer starts at $21,600 for the base model and gets 29 mpg in the city and 33 mpg on the highway. It has a decent amount of storage space – 54.4 cubic feet.

The 2022 Ford Bronco Sport has excellent safety ratings

The 2022 Ford Bronco Sport has a starting MSRP of $27,415 and gets good or better in all major categories and has good headlights.

Hyundai represents with the 2022 Tucson

Pricing for the 2022 Hyundai Tucson starts at $24,950 and comes with a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine developing 187 hp.

Mazda has 2 small SUVs on the list

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Both the 2022 Mazda CX-5 and the 2022 Mazda CX-30 win the IIHS Top Safety Pick+ award. Pricing for the 2022 Mazda CX-5 starts at $27,125 for the base 2.5 S model. It comes standard with a 2.5-liter engine developing 187 horsepower and 186 lb-ft of torque.

Pricing for the 2022 Mazda CX-30 starts at $22,000 and comes standard with LED headlights, daytime running lights, and keyless entry and start. It also has Wi-Fi and an 8.8-inch infotainment system.

New 2022 Mitsubishi Outlanders make the list

Pricing for the 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander ES starts at $27,790. This comes with a four-cylinder engine capable of 181 hp mated to a continuously variable transmission and a continuously variable transmission. The Top Safety Pick+ price only applies to SUVs manufactured after June 2021.

The 2022 Nissan Rogue is one of the safest small SUVs

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Pricing for the 2022 Nissan Rogue starts at $27,875. That’s for the base Rogue model, which comes standard with a 1.5-liter turbocharged engine that produces 201 hp and 225 lb-ft of torque.

3 Volvos are among the safest small SUVs

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Three Volvos are among the IIHS’ safest small SUVs. These include the 2022 Volvo C40 Recharge, the 2022 Volvo XC40 and the 2022 Volvo XC40 Recharge. The MSRP price of the 2022 Volvo C40 is $58,750. The C40 has a front and rear engine, is leather-free and is over-the-air compatible.

Pricing for the 2022022 Volvo XC40 starts at $35,195 for the base T4 Momentum model. The T4 Momentum comes standard with a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine developing 187 horsepower and 221 lb-ft of torque.

Finally, the 2022 Volvo XC40 Recharge completes Volvo’s offer. Pricing for the 2022 Volvo XC40 starts at $55,300 and includes a comfortable, spacious interior and an electric motor that can travel up to 223 miles on a single charge.

Want one of the safest 2022 mid-size SUVs? Discover the 2022 Ford Explorer

The 2022 Ford Explorer is one of the safest midsize SUVs. The 2022 Ford Explorer scores good or better in all major categories. It has acceptable headlights standard on both available trim levels.

Hyundai has 2 super safe SUVs

Pricing for the 2022 Hyundai Palisade starts at $36,295 and it comes with a 3.8-liter V6 engine that can produce 231 horsepower. The Palisade also comes with an alarm, rear view camera and cruise control, as well as adaptive cruise control.

Pricing for the 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe starts at $27,400 and it comes standard with a 2.5-liter inline-4 that develops 191 hp and 181 lb-ft of torque.

Another great SUV is the 2022 Mazda CX-9

Pricing for the 2022 Mazda CX-9 starts at $35,280. It comes with a host of standard safety features like adaptive cruise control, forward collision warning and blind spot monitoring.

The 2022 Nissan Murano makes the list

The 2022 Nissan Murano starts at $33,210 and gets 20 mpg in the city and 28 mpg on the highway. It has an engine that can produce 260 hp and it can hold up to 67 cubic feet of cargo with the seats down.

The 2022 Subaru Ascent is a safe bet

Not only is the 2022 Subaru Ascent a Top Safety Pick+, it’s also one of only two SUVs that get a good rating from the IIHS for their seatbelt notifications. That’s out of the 26 SUVs tested by the IIHS.

The 2022 Toyota Highlander does not disappoint

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Pricing for the 2022 Toyota Highlander starts at $36,420 and it comes with 18-inch wheels, LED lights and heated mirrors.

Volkswagen’s 2022 Volkswagen ID.4 is a top pick

Pricing for the 2022 Volkswagen ID.4 starts at $41,955, and the EPA-estimated range for the 2022 Volkswagen ID.4 is 280 miles.

If you’re looking for the safest 2022 SUVs, this list is a great place to start. You can also view the full list at IIHS so you can choose the safest SUV possible for you and your family.

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