The subcompact crossover segment is now a bustling segment in the United States, with practically every mainstream brand having a competitor in this segment. Three popular models in this category are the Toyota Corolla Cross, Honda HR-V, and Volkswagen Taos. Despite their affordable price tags, all are generously equipped with the latest safety technologies, but which one holds up best in crashworthiness and crash-prevention tests? We’ve consulted the 2026 ratings from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, so strap in to see which small SUV leads the way for safety.Crashworthiness: Honda is Safest, VW FaltersThe IIHS runs three key crash tests on new vehicles, those being the small overlap front, moderate overlap front, and side tests. The small overlap front involves a collision with the front corner of the vehicle, while the moderate overlap front analyzes an offset crash between two vehicles. Each tes …
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Author: Karl Furlong
