There are a lot of different factors to think about when deciding on a new vehicle. Safety should be the most important factor to consider. While gas mileage and appearance are also deciding factors, the ways in which a vehicle can prevent an accident or protect you in the event of one, is more important than any thing else.
2009 Acura RL rated five stars on the NHTSA Frontal Crash Test, and comes standard with eight safety features. These include pretensioners, anti-whiplash, and stability control, to name a few.
2009 Acura TL also rated five stars. It features front, side, and overhead airbags. It also features stability control and anti-whiplash. Parking assist and keyless access are optional.
2009 Saab 9-3 rates a four on the NHTSA testing and comes equipped with most of the standard safety features. However, it is a bit expensive.
2009 Honda Civic Sedan sports six airbags, and an occupancy sensor. It also has rear child safety door locks and low tire pressure warning. All of this and more comes standard.
2009 Honda Odyssey ranked five stars on all of the NHTSA Crash tests, with the exception of the rollover test, which was ranked four stars. Electronic brake assistance, traction control, and vehicle stability control system come standard.
2009 Audi Q7 is ranked the safest large SUV by NHTSA. It comes standard with occupancy sensor, delay off headlamps, and illuminated entry. It also features ignition disable and panic alarm. Rear side airbags are available as an option.
2009 Acura MDX ranked five stars on both driver and passenger frontal crash tests. Panic alarm, illuminated entry, and rear safety child door locks are just a few of the standard safety features on this small SUV.
2009 Ford Escape is not only safe, but environmentally friendly as well. Another five star vehicle, it comes standard with occupancy sensor, delay off headlamps, and headlight washer. A content theft deterrent alarm system and daytime running lamps are optional.
2009 Ford F150 is loaded with safety options from ABS and driveline traction control to height adjustable safety belts. It also includes an occupancy sensor, panic alarm, and illuminated entry. Stolen vehicle tracking is optional, as is daytime running lamps.
2009 Toyota Tacoma is a good option if you are looking for a smaller truck. It features front and side airbags, occupancy sensor, and traction control. Also included is Park Pilot which detects objects five feet from the vehicle.
