SUVs are designed to combine the ability to tackle rough terrain with passenger comfort. Today, SUVs come in many different shapes and sizes, but they are all characterized by their high ground clearance, four-wheel drive capabilities, and rugged style. SUVs offer plenty of space for passengers and gear, in addition to offering many safety features.

The following are some of the top-rated SUVs for safety:

1. Jeep Grand Cherokee
The Grand Cherokee was completely redesigned for its 2011 model, and it now offers more safety features than ever before. Electronic stability control and traction control have been added to all models, working to keep you steady on the roads. In addition, this SUV comes with anti-lock brakes, hill-start assist, brake assist, and electronic roll mitigation.

2. Hyundai Santa Fe
The Santa Fe gets excellent safety scores from both the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. It has gained a five-star rating in all categories of government testing, including frontal offset crashes. The model features nine airbags for front-seat passengers, which are designed to protect you on all sides. Other safety features include antilock brakes and electronic stability control, which help the driver maintain control of the vehicle even in tricky driving conditions.

3. Mercedes-Benz G-Class
The G-Class from Mercedes-Benz offers a full suite of safety systems that include a driver’s knee airbag, side and curtain airbags for front and rear passengers, as well as automatic pre-tensioners on all seat belts. The model also has standard electronic stability control and anti-lock brakes for excellent driver control in emergency situations. To help prevent problems from happening in the first place, a warning system lets the driver know about changes in tire pressure or vehicle stability.

4. Kia Telluride
The Telluride offers an extensive list of safety features, including standard side-curtain airbags that provide head and torso protection for front and rear passengers in case of a collision or rollover. It is also equipped with antilock brakes, electronic stability control, traction control, tire pressure monitoring systems, and a separate rear-seat airbag. You can rest assured that you are as safe as possible while riding in this SUV.

5. Ford Escape
The Ford Escape is one of the safest midsize SUVs you can buy. It offers a complete Electronic Stability Control program that helps the driver keep the vehicle under control when turning sharp corners or driving on slippery roads. The model also has side curtain airbags that provides protection for both front and rear passengers. Other safety features include anti-lock brakes, an emergency brake signal, and tire pressure monitoring systems.