20 Mainstream Crossovers and SUVs with Forward Collision Prevention Tech

A few years ago, spending big bucks on a luxury badge was your sole option if you wanted the most advanced safety tech. They were the only vehicles that had all the gizmos needed to keep you from rear-ending others. Times change, though, and mainstream automakers have raised the bar. Subaru even has a perfect score on the IIHS front crash prevention test on all but one model. Here are 20 crossovers and SUVs with available forward collision prevention features from mainstream automakers, categorized by size.


Subcompact: Mazda CX-3

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Available Forward Collision Warning and Automatic Braking
IIHS Front Crash Prevention Rating: Not Yet Tested

Based on the subcompact Mazda2, the Mazda CX-3 slots below the larger CX-5 and is the automakers entry-level crossover. However, that doesn’t mean the CX-3 is equipped as cheaply as possible. It has an extensive array of tech features and—in the case of the Grand Touring trim—a class-above interior.


Subcompact: Jeep Renegade

2015 Jeep Renegade Trailhawk 4x4 front three quarter

Available Forward Collision Warning and Automatic Braking
IIHS Front Crash Prevention Rating: Advanced

Jeep’s smallest SUV, the Renegade, is perhaps the only subcompact entry that’s capable of off-road stints thanks to the Trailhawk variant. The baby Jeep doesn’t skimp on safety, either. It’s got nearly everything to keep you from getting into an accident.


Subcompact: Subaru Crosstrek

Available Forward Collision Warning and Automatic Braking
IIHS Front Crash Prevention Rating: Superior

A recent comparison test winner, the Subaru Crosstrek offers versatility, all-weather traction, and plenty of ground clearance in a city-friendly package. The available EyeSight safety suite ensures that you’ve got an extra pair of eyes when navigating the urban jungle.


Subcompact: Fiat 500X

2016 Fiat 500X Trekking front three quarter in motion

Available Forward Collision Warning and Automatic Braking
IIHS Front Crash Prevention Rating: Advanced

Want a Fiat 500 but need four doors and all-wheel drive? Well, the quirky Italian automaker has a solution for you in the form of the 500X. The 500X brings all the charm you’d expect from the diminutive Cinquecento and gives it some all-weather capability so you can travel everywhere in Italian style.


Compact: Honda CR-V

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Available Forward Collision Warning and Automatic Braking
IIHS Front Crash Prevention Rating: Superior

Currently the segment leader in terms of sales, the Honda CR-V offers space and practicality in spades thanks to 70.9 cubic feet of maximum cargo space and generous passenger space all around. In addition to the cutting-edge safety tech, you’ll also appreciate the CR-V’s fuel economy, which is one of the best in class at 26/33 mpg city/highway for front-drive models (25/31 mpg with all-wheel drive).


Compact: Toyota RAV4

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Available Forward Collision Warning and Automatic Braking
IIHS Front Crash Prevention: Superior

The Toyota RAV4 gives you a well-rounded package that offers cutting-edge safety, excellent fuel economy, all-weather traction, and up to 194 hp in the hybrid variant. Regardless of whether you opt for the standard RAV4 or the hybrid, you’ll have a crossover with one of the largest interiors.


Compact: Nissan Rogue

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Available Forward Collision Warning and Automatic Braking
IIHS Front Crash Prevention Rating: Basic (Automatic Braking feature not yet tested)

Now more family-friendly than ever, the Nissan Rogue offers plenty of class-above features to keep your clan safe and comfortable. The car’s EPA fuel economy rating of 26/33 mpg city/highway for front drive variants (25/32 mpg with all-wheel drive) should also keep you away from gas stations and on the road longer.


Compact: Mazda CX-5

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Available Forward Collision Warning and Automatic Braking
IIHS Front Crash Prevention Rating: Superior

The Mazda CX-5 is the compact crossover for driving enthusiasts thanks to its nimble handling, communicative steering, and peppy 184-hp, 2.5-liter I-4. After a refresh for 2016, the CX-5 gains Mazda’s newest infotainment system and upgraded active safety technologies.


Compact: Subaru Forester

2016 Subaru Forester front three quarter

Available Forward Collision Warning and Automatic Braking
IIHS Front Crash Prevention Rating: Superior

Need a rally-inspired family-hauler that’s also one of the safest cars on the road? Consider the Subaru Forester. It’s available with the EyeSight suite of active safety features and a turbocharged, 2.0-liter flat-four that makes 250 hp and 258 lb-ft of torque, perfect for fun times on gravel roads.


Compact: Jeep Cherokee

Available Forward Collision Warning and Automatic Braking
IIHS Front Crash Prevention Rating: Superior

If you really need a crossover that has some rock-crawling capability, the Jeep Cherokee should fit the bill, especially in Trailhawk guise. Opt for the 271-hp, 3.2-liter V-6 if you want the most powerful engine available on the car.


Compact: Kia Sportage

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Available Forward Collision Warning and Automatic Braking
IIHS Front Crash Prevention Rating: Not Yet Tested

Bolder and cheekier than before, the redesigned 2017 Kia Sportage lets you stand out without sacrificing active safety features. Should you need a burst of speed to go with your polarizing crossover, the Sportage is also available with a 240-hp, 2.0-liter turbo-four.


Compact: Hyundai Tucson

2016 Tucson

Available Forward Collision Warning and Automatic Braking
IIHS Front Crash Prevention Rating: Superior

Sexier and more upscale than the model it replaces, the 2016 Hyundai Tucson punches above its weight and offers tech that you’d normally find in cars twice its price. A new 1.6-liter turbo-four with 177 hp and 195 lb-ft of torque is now available and comes paired to a seven-speed twin-clutch gearbox.


Midsize: Mitsubishi Outlander

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Available Forward Collision Warning and Automatic Braking
IIHS Front Crash Prevention Rating: Advanced

Even after an extensive face-lift, the Mitsubishi Outlander isn’t the freshest crossover available on the market today. However, it does offer class-above safety technologies that include adaptive cruise control and lane departure warning.


Midsize: Hyundai Santa Fe and Santa Fe Sport

2017 Hyundai Santa Fe front three quarter

Available Forward Collision Warning and Automatic Braking
IIHS Front Crash Prevention Rating: Not Yet Tested

The Hyundai Santa Fe and Santa Fe Sport got a major and much-needed tech upgrade for their 2017 refresh. A 2.0-liter turbo-four remains available for the Santa Fe Sport, and the three-row Santa Fe comes with V-6 power as standard.


Midsize: Nissan Murano

2016 Nissan Murano front end

Available Forward Collision Warning and Automatic Braking
IIHS Front Crash Prevention Rating: Superior

Style remains the Nissan Murano’s trump card, and the newest generation takes it up a notch thanks to its bold exterior design. The same 260-hp, 3.5-liter V-6 as before powers the Murano, but a new CVT ensures that it’s also more efficient with an EPA rating of 21/28 mpg city/highway for front- and all-wheel-drive variants.


Midsize: Kia Sorento

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Available Forward Collision Warning
IIHS Crash Prevention Rating: Basic

The Kia Sorento features a plush interior that feels more premium than many cars in its class. Available in five- or seven-passenger configuration and a choice of four- or six-cylinder power, the Sorento offers a configuration to fit everyone’s tastes and needs.


Midsize: Subaru Outback

Available Forward Collision Warning and Automatic Braking
IIHS Crash Prevention Rating: Superior

Think of the Subaru Outback as an off-road-capable wagon with 8.7 inches of ground clearance to let you conquer the beaten path. It features a large cargo area and the full EyeSight safety suite, so you’ll be ready to tackle all the challenges of the open road and suburbia with ease.


Full-Size: Dodge Durango

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Available Forward Collision Warning and Automatic Braking
IIHS Crash Prevention Rating: Advanced

If you must have a V-8 in your three-row SUV, then the Dodge Durango is your only choice. Should you want to treat your kids to some burnout shenanigans, the Durango also comes in rear-drive configuration for some tire-smoking action.


Full-Size Toyota Highlander

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Available Forward Collision Warning and Automatic Braking
IIHS Crash Prevention Rating: Advanced

As Toyota’s most family-oriented crossover, the Highlander is perfect for clan outings and road trips. Regardless of whether you choose the gas-only model or the hybrid, you’ll have plenty of storage cubbies and passenger space to bring everyone’s stuff and keep their mobile devices juiced up. The refreshed 2017 Highlander (shown in this article) now comes standard with active safety tech.


Full-Size: Honda Pilot

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Available Forward Collision Warning and Automatic Braking
IIHS Crash Prevention Rating: Superior

Essentially a jack-of-all-trades three-row crossover, the Honda Pilot excels at hauling people and cargo yet drives better than nearly everything else in its class. Thanks to a 280-hp, 3.5-liter V-6, you’ll have plenty of power for everything from passing to highway merging.

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