10 Safest SUVs of 2015

Photo by The National Roads and Motorists’ Association

8. Lexus NX

The Lexus NX scored “good” in all areas, and “advanced” in the front crash prevention test, according to the IIHS. The optional pre-collision system was able to avoid a collision at 12 mph, and reduced impact speed by 9 mph in the 25 mph test. The child seat LATCH system scored a “marginal” rating. This was due to the anchor being hard to find, too deep in the seat, and difficult to maneuver around. The roof strength earned a “good” rating, with the roof being able to withstand 5.13 times the weight of the vehicle before crushing 5 inches. In the small overlap front test, the Lexus NX scored “good” in all categories. Dummy measurements indicated a low risk of significant injury in a crash of this severity.