The 2024 Top Safety Picks for SUVs shine a spotlight on standouts like the Genesis GV60, Mazda CX-50, and Tesla Model Y. These vehicles exemplify excellence, earning the prestigious Top Safety Pick+ designation for their unparalleled safety features.
IIHS Announces  2024 Top Safety Picks for SUVs

Criteria for the 2024 Awards

The 2024 Award's criteria focus on the high safety standards. A vehicle must excel in small overlap and updated moderate overlap front tests with the latest side tests to be awarded as Top Safety Pick+ or Top Safety Pick. It must also have acceptable or good headlights and a good pedestrian front crash prevention rating. Safety is the priority, focusing on tough crash performance, modernized site evaluations, headlight standards, and advanced pedestrian safety measures as the key elements in winning these coveted safety awards.

Small SUVs

Discover the safest small SUVs of 2024 with our comprehensive list. Top Safety Pick winners such as the BMW X1, Honda CR-V, and Lexus RZ combine reliability with affordability, ranging from $27,090 to $55,150. Meanwhile, Top Safety Pick+ standouts like the Genesis GV60 and Mazda CX-50 redefine safety standards, offering advanced features at prices from $24,100 to $53,350. These SUVs excel in various safety tests, ensuring peace of mind for drivers in the dynamic small SUV market.

Vehicle

Safety Designation

Price

2024 BMW X1 4-door SUV

Top Safety Pick

$40,500

2024 Genesis GV60 4-door SUV

Top Safety Pick+

$53,350

2024 Honda CR-V 4-door SUV

Top Safety Pick

$29,500

2024 Honda HR-V 4-door SUV

Top Safety Pick+

$24,100

2024 Hyundai Ioniq 5 4-door SUV

Top Safety Pick

$41,800

2024 Hyundai Kona 4-door SUV

Top Safety Pick+

$32,675

2024 Hyundai Tucson 4-door SUV

Top Safety Pick

$27,500

2024 Kia Sportage 4-door SUV

Top Safety Pick

$27,090

2024 Lexus RZ 4-door SUV

Top Safety Pick

$55,150

2024 Lexus UX 4-door SUV

Top Safety Pick

$35,340

2024 Mazda CX-30 4-door SUV

Top Safety Pick+

$24,995

2024 Mazda CX-50 4-door SUV

Top Safety Pick+

$30,300

2024 Subaru Solterra 4-door SUV

Top Safety Pick

$44,995

Midsize SUVs

In the field of midsize SUVs, safety is a light that illuminates two vehicles that won the Top Safety Pick and the Top Safety Pick+ awards. For instance, the 2024 Ford Explorer, priced at $36,860, and the Kia Telluride, starting at $35,990, are two examples that prove you can have both safety and affordability. Safety is a crucial factor for SUVs like the Mazda CX-90 and Subaru Ascent, which have impressed us with their performance in crash tests and make the driving experience even more comfortable and safe with the passenger in mind. The SUV class of 2024 which is devoted to both security and affordable options is proof of the industry's commitment to these two.

Vehicle

Safety Designation

Price

2024 Ford Explorer 4-door SUV

Top Safety Pick+

$36,860

2024 Honda Pilot 4-door SUV

Top Safety Pick

$37,090

2024 Hyundai Palisade 4-door SUV

Top Safety Pick

$36,400

2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4-door SUV

Top Safety Pick

$41,945

2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee L 4-door SUV

Top Safety Pick

$44,090

2024 Kia Telluride 4-door SUV

Top Safety Pick+

$35,990

2024 Mazda CX-90 4-door SUV

Top Safety Pick+

$37,845

2024 Mazda CX-90 PHEV 4-door SUV

Top Safety Pick

$45,000

2024 Nissan Ariya 4-door SUV

Top Safety Pick

$40,885

2024 Nissan Pathfinder 4-door SUV

Top Safety Pick+

$36,080

2024 Subaru Ascent 4-door SUV

Top Safety Pick+

$34,195

2024 Toyota Highlander 4-door SUV

Top Safety Pick

$40,515

2024 Volkswagen Atlas 4-door SUV

Top Safety Pick

$37,725

2024 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport 4-door SUV

Top Safety Pick

$39,075

Midsize Luxury SUVs

Revealing the summit of best safety features in Midsize Luxury SUVs presenting the Top Safety Pick and Top Safety Pick+ winners for 2024. These models are among others the Acura MDX, BMW X3, and Genesis GV80 and are an outstanding example as they carry the best safety ratings. The features and prices are emphasized with a clear picture of the safety and luxury that these cars provide. The best automotive mode with the combination of style and security is achieved providing individuals with a ride that is both attractive and safe.

Vehicle

Safety Designation

Price

2024 Acura MDX 4-door SUV

Top Safety Pick+

$49,850

2024 Acura RDX 4-door SUV

Top Safety Pick

$44,050

2024 Audi Q4 e-tron 4-door SUV

Top Safety Pick

$49,800

2024 Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron 4-door SUV

Top Safety Pick

$58,200

2024 BMW X3 4-door SUV

Top Safety Pick+

$51,950

2024 Genesis Electrified GV70 4-door SUV

Top Safety Pick

$66,450

2024 Genesis GV70 4-door SUV

Top Safety Pick

$46,500

2024 Genesis GV80 4-door SUV

Top Safety Pick+

$57,700

2024 Infiniti QX60 4-door SUV

Top Safety Pick

$49,650

2024 Lexus NX 4-door SUV

Top Safety Pick

$40,605

2024 Lexus NX Plug-in Hybrid 4-door SUV

Top Safety Pick

$40,605

2024 Lexus RX 4-door SUV

Top Safety Pick

$49,950

2024 Mercedes-Benz GLC 4-door SUV

Top Safety Pick

$46,550

2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class 4-door SUV

Top Safety Pick+

$64,200

2024 Tesla Model Y 4-door SUV

Top Safety Pick+

$36,490

2024 Volvo XC90 4-door SUV

Top Safety Pick

$57,895

2024 Volvo XC90 Recharge 4-door SUV

Top Safety Pick

$70,945

Large SUVs

Explore the safety in Large SUVs with the 2024 Top Safety Picks. From the Audi Q7 at $59,500 to the Rivian R1S priced at $84,000, these vehicles boast impressive safety features. Audi's Q8 e-tron and Sportback e-tron with Rivian's R1S shine with top-tier safety designations, ensuring peace of mind on the road. 

Vehicle

Safety Designation

Price

2024 Audi Q7 4-door SUV

Top Safety Pick

$59,500

2024 Audi Q8 e-tron 4-door SUV

Top Safety Pick

$74,400

2024 Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 4-door SUV

Top Safety Pick

$74,400

2024 Rivian R1S 4-door SUV

Top Safety Pick

$84,000