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The Safest Vehicles for 2018
January 4, 2018
Next to price, safety is the most important attribute consumers look for when buying a vehicle. After all, the main purpose of a car is to transport you and your most precious cargo, and knowing your vehicle has a top safety rating can give you peace of mind.
To help you figure out which cars available today are the safest, The Car Connection created a list of the safest cars for 2018, based on a variety of factors including crash-test results, and available safety technology.
If you're considering purchasing any of these vehicles, I recommend you use TrueCar No Haggle and CarsDirect to get the best price from local dealers.
Safest Vehicles for 2018
| Vehicle | Notes |
|---|---|
| 2018 Genesis G80 | high level of standard safety equipment including automatic emergency braking, blind-spot monitoring, and adaptive cruise control. |
| 2018 Lincoln Continental | scores well on all crash tests including the difficult headlight test |
| 2018 Mercedes Benz E-Class | has some of the most advanced safety options available anywhere |
| 2018 Subaru Impreza | Subaru's EyeSight advanced tech package comes as an additional option, but well worth the price |
| 2018 Subaru Legacy | The EyeSight package comes as an option, scores well on crash tests |
| 2018 Toyota Camry | loaded with safety tech, including automated braking and adaptive cruise control on every model. |
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