What are the 2016 safest cars according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety?

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) every year publishes a list of the safest cars in each category based on the following critera:

To qualify for 2016 TOP SAFETY PICK, a vehicle must earn good ratings in five crashworthiness tests — small overlap front, moderate overlap front, side, roof strength and head restraints — as well as a basic rating for front crash prevention.

To qualify for 2016 TOP SAFETY PICK+, a vehicle must earn good ratings in the five crashworthiness tests and an advanced or superior rating for front crash prevention.

Vehicles with optional front crash prevention qualify for either award only when equipped with the technology.

Models that earn TOP SAFETY PICK+ or TOP SAFETY PICK are the best vehicle choices for safety within size categories. Size and weight influence occupant protection in serious crashes. Larger, heavier vehicles generally afford more protection than smaller, lighter ones. Thus, a small car that's a TOP SAFETY PICK+ or TOP SAFETY PICK doesn't necessarily afford more protection than a bigger car that doesn't earn the award.

Looking for a new car? Consider one from the list below:

Minicars

2016 Scion iA

Small cars

2016 Acura ILX
with optional front crash prevention
2016 Chevrolet Sonic
with optional front crash prevention
2016 Kia Soul
with optional front crash prevention
2016 Lexus CT 200h
with optional front crash prevention
2016 Mazda 3
with optional front crash prevention
4-door hatchback | 4-door sedan
2016 Nissan Sentra
with optional front crash prevention
2016 Subaru Crosstrek
with optional front crash prevention
2016 Subaru Impreza
with optional front crash prevention
2016 Subaru WRX
with optional front crash prevention
2016 Volkswagen Golf
with optional front crash prevention and applies only to 4-door and SportWagen models
2016 Volkswagen GTI
with optional front crash prevention and applies only to 4-door models

Midsize moderately priced cars

2016 Chevrolet Malibu Limited
with optional front crash prevention and available only to fleets
2016 Chrysler 200
with optional front crash prevention
2016 Honda Accord 2-door coupe
with optional front crash prevention
2016 Honda Accord 4-door sedan
with optional front crash prevention
2016 Mazda 6
with optional front crash prevention
2016 Nissan Maxima
with optional front crash prevention
2016 Subaru Legacy
with optional front crash prevention
2016 Subaru Outback
with optional front crash prevention
2016 Toyota Camry
with optional front crash prevention
2016 Toyota Prius v
with optional front crash prevention
2016 Volkswagen Jetta
with optional front crash prevention
2016 Volkswagen Passat
with optional front crash prevention

Midsize luxury/near luxury

2016 Audi A3
with optional front crash prevention
2016 BMW 2 series
with optional front crash prevention
2016 Lexus ES 350
with optional front crash prevention
2016 Volvo S60
2016 Volvo V60

Large family cars

2016 Toyota Avalon
with optional front crash prevention

Large luxury cars

2016 Acura RLX
2016 Audi A6
with optional front crash prevention
Applies only to vehicles built after January 2015.
2016 Hyundai Genesis
with optional front crash prevention
2016 Infiniti Q70
with optional front crash prevention and does not apply to V8 4-wheel-drive models
2016 Lexus RC
with optional front crash prevention
2016 Mercedes E-Class
2016 Volvo S80

Small SUVs

2016 Buick Encore
with optional front crash prevention
2016 Fiat 500X
with optional front crash prevention
Applies only to vehicles built after July 2015.
2016 Honda CR-V
with optional front crash prevention
2016 Hyundai Tucson
with optional front crash prevention
2016 Mazda CX-5
with optional front crash prevention
2016 Mitsubishi Outlander
with optional front crash prevention
2016 Nissan Rogue
with optional front crash prevention
2016 Subaru Forester
with optional front crash prevention
2016 Toyota RAV4
with optional front crash prevention

Midsize SUVs

2016 Chevrolet Equinox
with optional front crash prevention
2016 GMC Terrain
with optional front crash prevention
2016 Honda Pilot
with optional front crash prevention
2016 Kia Sorento
with optional front crash prevention
2016 Nissan Murano
with optional front crash prevention

Midsize luxury SUVs

2016 Acura MDX
with optional front crash prevention
2016 Acura RDX
with optional front crash prevention
2016 Audi Q5
with optional front crash prevention
2016 Lexus NX
with optional front crash prevention
2016 Mercedes GLE-Class
2016 Volvo XC60
2016 Volvo XC90

Minivans

2016 Honda Odyssey
with optional front crash prevention
2016 Kia Sedona
with optional front crash prevention

Large pickups

2016 Ford F-150
with optional front crash prevention

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