![]() ( Editors Note: After this article was published, the IIHS changed its rating system for 2015. Unfortunately, to get the forward collision warning system, you must step up to the $36,000 EX-L trim that received a Top Safety Pick+ rating, but only a “Basic” frontal crash prevention rating. It’s 4-star rollover rating was the same as the MDX, but Odyssey has a relatively low rollover risk of 12.7%. It also received a 5-star overall rating from the NHTSA and also earned 5-stars in each of the five crash tests. It’s tough to beat a minivan! Starting at $29,000, it offers a Top Safety Pick rating from the IIHS and a “Good” rating in each test starting in 2014. For those not willing to spend over $50K on a vehicle, there’s actually one that is just as outstanding in terms of safety, but is also roomier for passengers, has more cargo space, better fuel economy and costs under $30,000. Premium fuel is required, but thankfully fuel economy increased considerably, from 16 city, 21 highway in 2013 up to 18 city, 27 highway for AWD trim in 2014-2015.Ģ014-2015 Honda Odyssey. Perhaps the main drawback is the price tag near $55,000 with the Advance Package. Despite the weight, it is among the better handling midsize SUVs on the market and has received high praise from many automobile and consumer publications. Also very impressive! At 4,300 lbs., the MDX is going to have an advantage over many vehicles in a frontal crash. In the NHTSA testing, it not only received a 5-star overall rating, but also received 5-stars in each of the five individual crash tests at. ![]() In every trim are four full LATCH seating positions for carseats, plus a 5th top tether anchor, an area where many SUVs and minivans skimp. Its frontal crash mitigation system earned an “Advanced” frontal crash protection rating from the IIHS as well, but you must opt for the pricey MDX Advance Package to get a full set of advanced safety features. Extremely impressive, and the only 3-row vehicle to do so. What’s not to like? It not only received an IIHS Top Safety Pick+ with the optional Advance Package, but it also received a “Good” result in every single IIHS test AND sub-category of each test. ![]() (Models marked with an asterisk (*) meet the 2015 IIHS Top Safety Pick+ requirements.)Ģ014-2015 Acura MDX. The qualifiers? At the time of this writing, It’s a pretty exclusive list. No individual NHTSA crash test results of 3-stars or less.Must have an NHTSA 5-star overall rating.Must be an IIHS Top Safety Pick+ for 2014 OR 2015.So how do we filter the list of so many family vehicles that have earned safety awards? It’s pretty easy: In addition to frontal crash protection systems, advanced safety features like emergency crash notification, lane departure warning, cross traffic warning and blind spot warning systems are becoming more common on non-luxury models. Side curtain airbags and stability control are now standard features. Most midsize crossover SUVs and minivans provide excellent protection for occupants, likely better than anything on the road 10 years ago. These systems are not all created equally, some are only basic warnings, while advanced ones can actually brake in emergency situations and possibly avoid a crash. In addition, they now give credit for vehicles that have available frontal collision warning systems. In particular, the IIHS has added a new crash test, the small overlap front crash test. Update: Here are our 2016 Winners of Safest Family Minivans/SUVsĪre safety and seating more than a couple kids your top considerations in selecting a new vehicle? You aren’t alone! Our last winners, the 2011-2012 Honda Odyssey and 2010-2012 Buick Enclave (Chevrolet Traverse and GMC Acadia) are very safe vehicles, but the landscape has changed a bit. ![]() Safest Family Vehicles with a 3rd Row of Seating for 2015
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