In today’s world, safety is no longer a back- burner priority for new car shoppers; it has risen in the ranks to become one of the top concerns for buyers. Many start the process of car shopping by weeding out potential cars that quite simply don’t make the cut in regards to safety. However, in 2015 this has become a lot less straightforward than it might have been in the past. As more and more cars are passing the five- star federal safety rating system, its hard to filter out those that are the best from those that are simply better than average. In order to help you out with this decision we have compiled a list of what we think are the top 3 safest cars of 2015:

 

 

1. Volvo V40

This is one of the safest cars currently on the market, having beaten every other car ever tested by Euro NCAP. Volvo has long had a reputation for building some of the world’s safest cars and the extremely high scores the V40 gained in safety tests proves that the company has continued this tradition. It got a 98% rating for adult occupant protection, scored 100% in the safety assist category and an innovative external pedestrian airbag system helped it gain a record 88% for pedestrian protection, which is a weak point for most cars. These incredible scores mean that the V40 tops many lists all around the UK.

2. Mercedes GLA- Class SUV

The Mercedes GLA- class carries plenty of state-of-the-art electronic equipment, leading to it scoring very highly under more stringent tests. It scored top marks in tests designed to simulate a side impact collision. Adult occupant protection tests also came out very highly at 96%, as well as scoring 88% for child occupant protection. In this category it benefitted from two rear ISOFIX child-seat mounting points and automatic deactivation of the front passenger airbag when a child is fixed to a further ISOFIX mount.

3. 2015 Subaru Legacy

This Subaru is one of the safest cars on the spectrum, having gained an impressive death rate score of zero. It received top-notch results from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) in every single category. Along with the standard safety gear, the Legacy includes all-wheel drive and the latest EyeSight driver-assistance system, as well as being able to configure with a bundle of the latest active safety technology. These include blind-spot monitors, lane departure warnings, and rear cross-traffic alerts.  works.

We hope that you enjoyed reading our selection of the latest 3 safest cars around. If you have any queries regarding vehicle safety systems, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.