Sports Utility Vehicles (SUVs) are high performance rugged machines. Popular with families that have young children, they are versatile vehicles that are often packed with safety features. Here are the top safety rated SUVs in the U.S.: 1. Honda CRV The Honda CR-V is a highly rated SUV in terms of safety, receiving 5 stars in most categories from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). This is a sturdy vehicle with top marks in front and side collision tests. Safety features include a full complement of airbags, 4-wheel ABS, brake assist, lane departure warning, traction control and child safety locks. 2. Toyota RAV4 The RAV4 from Toyota boasts a solid safety rating with NHTSA with 5 stars in side crash and overall ratings and 4 stars in frontal crash and rollover. Drivers and passengers have airbags in the front and rear of the vehicle with side airbags also found in the front. Features in this model include 4-wheel ABS, brake assist, electronic stability control, lane keeping assist, cross traffic assist and a blind spot monitor. 3. Mazda CX5 The Mazda CX5 has achieved top marks in all categories from NHTSA except for rollover in which they managed 4 stars.

Compact Sedans are generally the least expensive models to purchase and are often the cheapest to run and maintain. This makes these compact cars ideal as practical small family vehicles: 1. Volkswagen Jetta GLI The Jetta GLI is very reminiscent in many ways to the Volkswagen GTI but is more practical than its hatchback cousin. This is a roomy sedan with rapid acceleration and impressive braking ability. Featuring the same 228–horsepower engine as the Golf GTI, the 2020 model is the most high performance Jetta so far. Offering fuel economy figures of 25 mpg in the city and up to 32 mpg on the highway this is also an economic car to run. Safety tests for the Jetta awarded results of 5-stars across the board. Safety features include blind spot warning, post collision braking and forward collision warning. 2. Honda Civic The Honda Civic Sedan is a high-performance, economic compact vehicle which many are viewing as the best of 2020. Available in several trim levels, the base Civic Sedan has an impressive 30 mpg in city driving and 38 mpg on the highway. Also in base trim this model offers 158-horsepower while EX versions can reach 174-horsepower. This 2020 version has not changed much from the 2019 model which may set it back somewhat from other sedans.

The automotive industry is ever-changing as new models are released and older models become outdated. The 2020s have been an enormous decade for automotive design so far, with several breakthroughs in engines and transmissions and the adoption of various other new technologies. SUVs and trucks have also become increasingly popular with consumers, with many new models being released in these categories. The best SUVs and trucks for sale of 2022 include the following: 1. Chevrolet Silverado 1500 The most popular truck during the 2020s, this full-size pickup truck has actually been in production since 1989. Since then, it has become the best-selling vehicle in North America and one of the best-selling vehicles worldwide. The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 should continue to be produced for many years to come. It has unique features, such as a powerful engine and an advanced transmission, making it feel like your typical new pickup truck. Its cargo space is relatively small, but it was built to be a truck, not an SUV. The cabin has comfortable seats with plenty of room—the crew cab version can fit up to six people. 2. Toyota Tundra The Toyota Tundra is a good-looking truck that has been on the market for many years.