Safety first. We filtered every SUV from 2020 with an NHTSA overall rating and surfaced the ones that scored highest.
Powered by a 1.4L turbo inline-4 producing 138 horsepower and 148 lb-ft of torque. It takes the top spot with the highest NHTSA rating of 5/5 — well above the segment average of 4/5. That's better than 99% of SUVs.
Powered by a 2.0L inline-4 producing 144 horsepower and 139 lb-ft of torque. It delivers 5/5 NHTSA rating. That's better than 99% of SUVs.
Powered by a 1.8L inline-4 producing 141 horsepower and 127 lb-ft of torque. It delivers 5/5 NHTSA rating. That's better than 98% of SUVs.
Powered by a 2.0L h4 producing 152 horsepower and 145 lb-ft of torque. It delivers 5/5 NHTSA rating. That's better than 98% of SUVs.
Powered by a 2.0L inline-4 producing 147 horsepower and 132 lb-ft of torque. It delivers 5/5 NHTSA rating. That's better than 97% of SUVs.
Powered by a 1.5L turbo inline-4 producing 152 horsepower and 184 lb-ft of torque. It delivers 5/5 NHTSA rating. That's better than 97% of SUVs.
Powered by a 2.0L inline-4 producing 161 horsepower and 150 lb-ft of torque. It delivers 5/5 NHTSA rating. That's better than 96% of SUVs.
Powered by a 1.2L turbo inline-3 producing 137 horsepower and 162 lb-ft of torque. It delivers 5/5 NHTSA rating. That's better than 96% of SUVs.
Powered by a 2.5L h4 producing 182 horsepower and 176 lb-ft of torque. It delivers 5/5 NHTSA rating. That's better than 95% of SUVs.
Powered by a 2.4L inline-4 producing 166 horsepower and 162 lb-ft of torque. It delivers 5/5 NHTSA rating. That's better than 95% of SUVs.
Powered by a 1.4L turbo inline-4 producing 138 horsepower and 148 lb-ft of torque. It delivers 5/5 NHTSA rating. That's better than 94% of SUVs.
Powered by a 1.5L turbo inline-3 producing 181 horsepower and 190 lb-ft of torque. It delivers 5/5 NHTSA rating. That's better than 94% of SUVs.
Powered by a 2.5L inline-4 producing 170 horsepower and 175 lb-ft of torque. It delivers 5/5 NHTSA rating. That's better than 93% of SUVs.
Powered by a 2.5L inline-4 producing 187 horsepower and 186 lb-ft of torque. It delivers 5/5 NHTSA rating. That's better than 93% of SUVs.
Powered by a 1.5L turbo inline-4 producing 190 horsepower and 179 lb-ft of torque. It delivers 5/5 NHTSA rating. That's better than 92% of SUVs.
Powered by a 1.5L turbo inline-4 producing 170 horsepower and 203 lb-ft of torque. It delivers 5/5 NHTSA rating. That's better than 92% of SUVs.
Powered by a 2.0L inline-4 producing 212 horsepower and 232 lb-ft of torque. It delivers 5/5 NHTSA rating. That's better than 91% of SUVs.
Powered by a 2.5L inline-4 producing 200 horsepower and 155 lb-ft of torque. It delivers 5/5 NHTSA rating. That's better than 91% of SUVs.
Powered by a 2.4L inline-4 producing 185 horsepower and 178 lb-ft of torque. It delivers 5/5 NHTSA rating. That's better than 90% of SUVs.
Powered by a 2.0L turbocharged inline-4 producing 189 horsepower and 207 lb-ft of torque. It delivers 5/5 NHTSA rating. That's better than 90% of SUVs.
Full Comparison: Safest SUVs by NHTSA Rating in 2020
| # | SUV | NHTSA Rating | Price | HP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2020 Chevrolet Trax | 5/5 | $21,300 | 138 hp |
| 2 | 2020 Toyota C-HR | 5/5 | $21,545 | 144 hp |
| 3 | 2020 Honda HR-V | 5/5 | $21,770 | 141 hp |
| 4 | 2020 Subaru Crosstrek | 5/5 | $22,145 | 152 hp |
| 5 | 2020 Hyundai Kona | 5/5 | $22,500 | 147 hp |
| 6 | 2020 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross | 5/5 | $23,295 | 152 hp |
| 7 | 2020 Hyundai Tucson | 5/5 | $23,550 | 161 hp |
| 8 | 2020 Buick Encore GX | 5/5 | $24,200 | 137 hp |
| 9 | 2020 Subaru Forester | 5/5 | $24,495 | 182 hp |
| 10 | 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander | 5/5 | $24,895 | 166 hp |
| 11 | 2020 Buick Encore | 5/5 | $24,898 | 138 hp |
| 12 | 2020 Ford Escape | 5/5 | $25,280 | 181 hp |
| 13 | 2020 Nissan Rogue | 5/5 | $25,300 | 170 hp |
| 14 | 2020 Mazda CX-5 | 5/5 | $25,395 | 187 hp |
| 15 | 2020 Honda CR-V | 5/5 | $25,950 | 190 hp |
| 16 | 2020 GMC Terrain | 5/5 | $26,195 | 170 hp |
| 17 | 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid | 5/5 | $27,750 | 212 hp |
| 18 | 2020 Ford Escape Hybrid | 5/5 | $28,255 | 200 hp |
| 19 | 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe | 5/5 | $28,300 | 185 hp |
| 20 | 2020 Mini Countryman | 5/5 | $28,400 | 189 hp |
The Bottom Line
The 2020 Chevrolet Trax takes the top spot with 5/5. The 2020 Toyota C-HR is a close second. All 20 SUVs listed here exceed the 2020 segment average of 4/5.