Crash tested: which are the 30 safest cars on the road in 2019?

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) released its picks for the safest cars from the 2019 model year in December. The organisation designated 57 vehicles as its “top safety pick”, with 30 of those included in its highest tier, “top safety pick+”.

To earn “top safety pick+”, a vehicle must perform well in a variety of crash tests. The vehicle must receive a “good” rating in tests related to its front, side, roof and head restraints, an “advanced” or “superior” rating for front crash prevention and a “good” rating for its headlights.

These are the 30 safest vehicles for 2019, according to the IIHS.

Honda Insight

Hyundai Elantra

Kia Forte

Kia Niro