From the IIHS, we took all the cars that achieved the highest ranking of Top Safety Pick +, which signifies good ratings in five separate crash tests, good marks in front crash prevention, and a strong showing for headlight brightness. Read on to explore the safest cars on offer for 2020.

This slideshow only covers the safest cars.
Every 2017 Chevy Volt comes with 10 airbags and a rearview camera; add on the Driver Confidence II Package, and the Volt picks up lane keep assist, blind spot awareness, forward collision alert, and rear cross traffic alert. Factor in better-than-average reliability ratings, and the Maxima starts to seem like a prime choice for anyone seeking a safe family car that stands out of the crowd.Yup, another Subaru. Power predicted reliability rating, and this Subie seems like a solid bet for anyone seeking quality transportation on a budget.But the car surrounding this futuristic powertrain is also one of the safest environments on the road. You don’t have to be Constable Responsible to be concerned about car safety. In addition to the above standards, the car must be rated “acceptable” or “good” in headlight ratings.For 2017, here are some of the safest cars you can choose.This year, the Mini Cooper achieves Top Safety Pick status. Factor in strong predicted reliability, and this Genesis seems like a great choice for anyone seeking a safe luxury car...so long as they don't care about the badge.Considering Volvo made a name for itself in America by playing up how safe its vehicles are, it should be all that surprising to find one of the Swedish company's cars on this list.

The safest cars receive the title of Top Safety Pick and Top Safety Pick +.You don’t have to be Constable Responsible to be concerned about car safety. Front, side, and curtain airbags are standard, as is a rear-view camera; opt for high-trim SL, SR, or Platinum trim levels, and you also get active emergency braking and forward collision warning, blind spot warning, and rear cross traffic alert. Like all Hyundai models, Genesis has phenomenal value while providing a better experience than the average Hyundai. It’s based on its good ratings in crash testing, which is pretty surprising considering the tiny stature.It may have even reached the TSP+ ratings if the headlights were up to par. With all those features and solid reliability rankings, the Accord makes for a good choice for any driver looking to have it all in a sedan at a decent price.Most car enthusiasts know the Subaru Impreza best for its sporty WRX and STI models—the former of which earned a place on our ".But this Subaru also comes with plenty of standard and optional safety features. I guess that means you won’t see the collision coming.Aside from the Buick, the 2017 Toyota Avalon is the only other Large non-luxury car to get the TSP rating. Plus, while Kias of old may have been dowdy, bargain-basement things, the 2017 models have style and substance capable of standing proud against any Ford, Toyota, or Mazda, with eye-catching looks outside and clean, modern interiors jammed with features aimed at improving the lives of modern drivers; factor in its above-average reliability and excellent warranty, and.On the safety side, every Optima comes with seven airbags and a rear-view camera; blind spot warning and rear cross traffic alert are standard or optional on all models, while forward collision warning, active emergency braking, and lane departure warning are optional on the SX and EX trims and standard on the top-rung SX Limited model. The Volt is still fairly new, so long-term dependability is hard to pin down, but J.D. The Toyota Avalon is a less-than-exhilarating full-size sedan. It’s just like the raging debate over which car is better, the Toyota Camry or Honda Accord.Toyota Yaris: Does Reliability Outweigh All the Negatives?The Toyota Yaris comes as either a five- or three-door hatch. Its standard Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection definitely lends itself to the rankings, but like so many others, it’s the headlights that need improvement.Models with LED projector headlights get a “marginal” rating, while all others are considered “poor.” Toyota, you’ve got work to do.The Hyundai offshoot, Genesis, is an immediate winner in our hearts. Along with top-rated collision rankings, the 2017 Chevrolet Volt has “good” headlights.However, the Volt only qualifies for TSP+ rating when it comes equipped with the Driver Confidence Package II consisting of Forward Collision Alert, Lane Keep Assist, Low-speed Front Automatic Braking, Following Distance Indicator and IntelliBeam headlamps.Both the Mazda 3 sedan and hatchback receive Top Safety Pick + ratings for 2017, but only when equipped with LED projector headlights and Smart Brake Support, Smart City Brake Support, and i-ActivSense technology.That means only the Grand Touring trim with Premium Equipment package are eligible for the TSP+ rating. In addition, the headlights are rated as “good.” At least, that goes for the 5.0 Ultimate trim level. However, its front crash protection is one of the best when it’s equipped with optional Pre-Collision Assist with Pedestrian Detection.Don’t overlook the Lincoln MKZ based on headlights alone.