The demand for SUVs has seen a steady rise over the last decade. Major automobile manufacturers are introducing stellar models with performance and comfort features worthy of a higher price tag. An increasing number of consumers prefer exchanging their old sedans for comfortable SUVs with maximum seating and storage capacity. We have compared the most popular trims and narrowed down six compact, mid-size, full size, and electric SUVs with the highest safety rating in 2022.

2022 Nissan Rogue Sport™
This is one of the top brands that is known for its ingenuity. Nissan is known to make cars extremely safe to drive under challenging conditions. Harsh weather, rough terrain, or even poor visibility are taken into consideration to design a variety of driver assist safety technologies that are a standard in all Nissan vehicles. The 2022 Nissan Rogue Sport™ comes with Nissan Intelligent Mobility™ features like automatic braking systems blind spot monitoring, and rear automatic collision warning assist. Another stellar feature is the ProPILOT Assist system that actively monitors cross traffic, lanes, and pedestrians on city and highway roads to control throttle and braking response. All standard systems ensure that you enjoy the drive as much as possible. The safety assists help in any unexpected maneuvering to ensure a smooth and safe ride always.

2022 Ford Bronco® Sport
Ford’s compact SUV offers a unique combination of innovative technology and unparalleled safety. This certainly makes it worth the affordable price tag. It is also the IIHS’s (Insurance Institute for Highway Safety) Top Safety Pick+ winner in the small SUV segment for this year. The Bronco® has managed to get a G (good) rating across the board for quality structure, driver & passenger injury measures, and driver/passenger restraints. In comparison to its full-size off-roading variant, the compact SUV does fare well in terms of performance and stability when it comes to basic off roading. The entry level Bronco® Sport is certainly the top choice if you are working with a tight budget. The base trim starts at $28,815. If you’re looking for a truly safe and enthralling off roading experience, the BIG BEND® and BADLANDS® models are highly recommended.

2022 Mazda CX-9
The 2022 Mazda CX-9 is one of the three models in the midsize SUV segment that has managed to acquire a G (good) rating given by the IIHS in every safety category. Mazda is one of the top automobile brands that has always managed to secure a five star safety rating for most of its trims. The brand continues to outperform competitors in terms of safety assist technologies. Standard installations in the CX-9 include the patented i-Activesense®. The vehicle is equipped with features like adaptive cruise control, 360° camera monitoring system, and a unique Traffic Sign Recognition system. In addition, smart throttle and braking response controls are synced with the automatic emergency braking, lane departure assist, cross traffic alert, blind spot monitoring, and a dedicated high beam assist that is automatically activated in poor visibility conditions.

2022 Lincoln Aviator®
The 2022 Lincoln Aviator® is a mid-size luxury SUV with a price tag of $52,495 for the base trim. In terms of performance and build quality, the Aviator® certainly boasts comfort and luxury that is worthy of the price tag. One of the unique features, apart from the standard safety assist technologies, is the Aviator’s native Co-Pilot360 1.5 smart vehicle monitoring. Forget your everyday adaptive cruise control and blind spot monitoring. The smart Co-Pilot360 1.5 Plus features a unique self-parking system that steers the vehicle automatically into parallel and regular parking spots. These features amp up the vehicle’s collision detection and active surrounding monitors to ensure the safest driving experience possible on all types of terrain.

2022 Volvo XC90
The 2022 Volvo XC90 is definitely one of the most popular SUVs out there. It ticks all the markers for performance, comfort, and overall safety. Sometimes, vehicles can be difficult to handle and maneuver in challenging weather, driving conditions, or even across rough terrain. This is where Volvo’s own Pilot Assist can take over. The Pilot Assist program is designed to navigate hands free between lanes while actively monitoring speed, braking, objects, and cross traffic at the front and rear of the vehicle. Moreover, adaptive cruise control, steering assist, and adaptive lighting systems enhance the overall driving experience. The 2022 Volvo XC90 gets a stellar five star rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. It is also the IIHS’s Top Safety Pick+ winner for overall safety, stability, and performance.

2022 Audi e-tron® S
Apart from being a fully electric SUV, the Audi e-tron® S stands out for multiple safety features and enhanced driver assists. A unique anti intrusion system can detect and warn of forced entry or access to the vehicle. In addition, an auto ignition shut off feature is enabled if an incorrect manufacture key is used to start the car. The e-tron® S comes fully equipped with multiple front, side, and overhead driver and passenger airbags to protect its occupants from all directions. A unique seat belt pretensioner automatically adjusts the safety belts to protect the occupant in case of an impact. Most importantly, the 2022 Audi e-tron® S comes with enhanced stability, power, and braking control that smartly monitors all throttle responses.