Safety is one of the priorities auto-manufacturers consider across their makes and models. SUVs provide safety in that they are big, heavy vehicles fashioned with features and equipment, stability control, anti lock brakes, air bags and more that help drivers avoid an accident in the first place. Safety considerations play an important role in purchasing a vehicle. Here are the six best ranked SUVs for safety in 2020:

1. Ford Escape
Ford Escape offers an array of technologies to boost the vehicle’s safety standards. The SUV has anti-lock brakes, stability control, seatbelt pretensioners, and a security system that prevents the engine from starting when the original key is not used. The vehicle is also equipped with front impact airbags, overhead airbags, side airbags, and knee airbags to protect the occupants. It is among the 2020 IIHS safety picks on both side and frontal crashes and rollover rating.

2. Hyundai Santa Fe
Hyundai Santa Fe offers several newly developed safety features to complement other features. It has antilock brakes, which sense when a tire stops rotating when there is extreme braking. There are airbags on the sides, overhead, and front to protect the driver and passengers. The vehicle has stability control and seatbelt pretensioners. There is a blind-view monitor to complement the available blind-spot collision avoidance assist.

3. Hyundai Santa Fe
Hyundai Santa Fe offers several newly developed safety features to complement other features. It has antilock brakes, which sense when a tire stops rotating when there is extreme braking. There are airbags on the sides, overhead, and front to protect the driver and passengers. The vehicle has stability control and seatbelt pretensioners. There is a blind-view monitor to complement the available blind-spot collision avoidance assist.

4. Kia Telluride
Kia Telluride has an incredible cutting-edge safety technology on the market. The notable safety features include highway driving assist, forward-collision warning system, and safe exit assist. It also has rear- cross-traffic collision-avoidance assist for braking and bringing the car to a halt immediately. The vehicle has blind spot collision avoidance assist, lane-keeping assist, and smart cruise control with stop and go. There is a rear occupant alert system and pedestrian detection system to keep the passengers and pedestrians safe and secure.

5. Jeep Grand Cherokee
Jeep Grand Cherokee a refined SUV model with numerous safety features designed to maintain safety and security. The vehicle is confidently engineered for maximum crash protection using airbags and high-strength steel. It is also street smart to keep the driver on the right path. Blind-spot monitors, lane departure warning systems, collision warnings with active braking, and electronic stability control are available. It also has an adaptive cruise control equipped with stop and go in case of a collision or while on traffic.

6. Mercedes-Benz G-Class
The Mercedes-Benz G-class comes with various safety features as standard equipment. The safety features include a pre-safe system that snugs seat belts and prepares the vehicle for an accident if it detects an imminent impact. The feature is complemented by embrace, which helps by notifying first responders in case of a crash. Other additional safety options include lane departure warning systems, upgraded emergency braking, lane centering, and front cross-traffic alert, among other driver assistance features.

7. Mazda CX-3
Mazda optimized its safety features on this particular subcompact SUV. The Mazda CX-3 provides a wide range of standard features, including blind-spot monitoring, automatic emergency braking, and adaptive headlights with high beams. The motor vehicle also has cross-traffic alert, adaptive cruise control, and lane-departure warning features.