Car shoppers interested in a safe new vehicle are wise to check out crash test ratings issued by the federal government's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. That's because the government organization performs a battery of tests that include front and side impacts and a rollover protection assessment. To help car shoppers navigate which vehicles scored the best, we've rounded up our favorite cars with overall five-star safety ratings - and we've capped our budget at $30,000 to make our choices as affordable as possible. The Kia Sportage made the list.
Kia Sportage
Kia's recently redesigned Sportage can boast the distinction of being among just a handful of SUVs to earn a five-star crash test rating from the NHTSA. Thanks to a perfect score in the government's front and side impact tests and four stars in rollover resistance, the Sportage clearly proves that it provides safe transportation for up to five adults. But the SUV also features reasonable pricing that starts around $19,000 and a long list of standard safety equipment like four-wheel anti-lock disc brakes, traction control and even hill descent control. Best of all, the Sportage claims fuel economy ratings of nearly 30 miles per gallon - even with its muscular 256-horsepower 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder powerplant.
What it means to you: Several of today's best cars have been awarded five-star crash test ratings by the NHTSA.
Courtesy of Auto Trader
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