Safety first. We filtered every SUV from 2021 with an NHTSA overall rating and surfaced the ones that scored highest.
Powered by a 1.2L turbo inline-3 producing 137 horsepower and 162 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 1.8L inline-4 producing 141 horsepower and 127 lb-ft of torque. It delivers 5/5 NHTSA rating. That's better than 99% of SUVs.
Powered by a 1.4L turbo inline-4 producing 155 horsepower and 177 lb-ft of torque. It delivers 5/5 NHTSA rating. That's better than 99% 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 144 horsepower and 139 lb-ft of torque. It delivers 5/5 NHTSA rating. That's better than 98% 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 2.4L inline-4 producing 166 horsepower and 162 lb-ft of torque. It delivers 5/5 NHTSA rating. That's better than 97% of SUVs.
Powered by a 2.4L inline-4 producing 181 horsepower and 175 lb-ft of torque. It delivers 5/5 NHTSA rating. That's better than 96% 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 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 1.2L turbo inline-3 producing 137 horsepower and 162 lb-ft of torque. It delivers 5/5 NHTSA rating. That's better than 95% of SUVs.
Powered by a 1.6L turbo inline-4 producing 175 horsepower and 195 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 187 horsepower and 186 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 181 horsepower and 181 lb-ft of torque. It delivers 5/5 NHTSA rating. That's better than 93% 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 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 2.5L inline-4 producing 191 horsepower and 181 lb-ft of torque. It delivers 5/5 NHTSA rating. That's better than 92% 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 2.0L turbocharged inline-4 producing 189 horsepower and 207 lb-ft of torque. It delivers 5/5 NHTSA rating. That's better than 91% 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 90% of SUVs.
Full Comparison: Safest SUVs by NHTSA Rating in 2021
| # | SUV | NHTSA Rating | Price | HP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer | 5/5 | $19,000 | 137 hp |
| 2 | 2021 Honda HR-V | 5/5 | $21,020 | 141 hp |
| 3 | 2021 Chevrolet Trax | 5/5 | $21,400 | 155 hp |
| 4 | 2021 Subaru Crosstrek | 5/5 | $22,245 | 152 hp |
| 5 | 2021 Toyota C-HR | 5/5 | $22,360 | 144 hp |
| 6 | 2021 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross | 5/5 | $23,395 | 152 hp |
| 7 | 2021 Mitsubishi Outlander | 5/5 | $24,895 | 166 hp |
| 8 | 2021 Hyundai Tucson | 5/5 | $24,950 | 181 hp |
| 9 | 2021 Buick Encore | 5/5 | $25,098 | 138 hp |
| 10 | 2021 Subaru Forester | 5/5 | $25,195 | 182 hp |
| 11 | 2021 Buick Encore GX | 5/5 | $25,200 | 137 hp |
| 12 | 2021 Hyundai Kona | 5/5 | $25,200 | 175 hp |
| 13 | 2021 Mazda CX-5 | 5/5 | $25,370 | 187 hp |
| 14 | 2021 Nissan Rogue | 5/5 | $25,650 | 181 hp |
| 15 | 2021 Ford Bronco Sport | 5/5 | $26,820 | 181 hp |
| 16 | 2021 Honda CR-V | 5/5 | $27,060 | 190 hp |
| 17 | 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe | 5/5 | $27,200 | 191 hp |
| 18 | 2021 Ford Escape Hybrid | 5/5 | $28,930 | 200 hp |
| 19 | 2021 Mini Countryman | 5/5 | $28,950 | 189 hp |
| 20 | 2021 GMC Terrain | 5/5 | $29,100 | 170 hp |
The Bottom Line
The 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer takes the top spot with 5/5. The 2021 Honda HR-V is a close second. All 20 SUVs listed here exceed the 2021 segment average of 4/5.