When it comes to safety, there are some automakers that always get it right. The following from , Mazda and Lincoln were the winners of the IIHS Top Safety Pick for this year. See what kind of systems and features helped these all-new vehicles make the list of safest midsize SUVs for 2023.
One of the safest midsize SUVs for 2023 is the Ford Explorer
When it listed some of the Top Safety Pick winners for 2023, the Ford Explorer was one of two midsize SUVs. Ford made some significant improvements to the Explorer this year, still coming off a major redesign in 2020. The 2023 Ford Explorer drives well and has a quiet cabin. A third row of seats makes it suitable for larger groups.
winner this year. This means that this mid-size SUV scored highly in all crash tests. In crash prevention and mitigation tests, the Mazda SUV earned the highest score of “superior”.
Additionally, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration awarded the 2023 CX-9 an overall five-star crash safety rating. The midsize SUV received high marks in tests such as the side impact, side pole and frontal impact segments.
For a luxury option, the Lincoln Nautilus received high safety scores
The 2023 Lincoln Nautilus landed on the safest midsize SUV list for 2023 for a few reasons. Lincoln knows a thing or two about building luxury vehicles, and the Nautilus offers a comfortable, well-appointed ride. During testing, the Nautilus had effortless acceleration and numerous standard safety features to make everyday driving a little safer.
Lincoln’s standard safety systems include forward collision warning, lane departure warning and blind spot warning. The Nautilus also received lane keeping assist and automatic emergency braking. The 2023 Nautilus scored high in tests performed such as the front overlap, upgraded side and roof strength tests.
Like the others on the list, the 2023 Lincoln Nautilus gave it a five-star overall safety rating. It received near-perfect five-star scores in all tests performed.
Since the IIHS updated its safety requirements for 2023, there are fewer winners. The good news is that the list of vehicles to choose from is smaller, making decisions a little easier. For now, these picks from Mazda, Ford, and Lincoln have made it to the list of safest midsize SUVs.
