Guide to safe family cars: This year's minivans with 5-star safety ratings.
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Nearly everyone remembers those old television commercials that showed crash test dummies bouncing through the windows and out of cars. Minivans with five-star safety ratings will keep your family and friends from reenacting those moments on the open highway, on city streets and after a crash. Learn which vans have the best safety ratings before you bring one home.
Safest minivans
One of the minivans with the highest safety rating is the Dodge Grand Caravan, which isn't surprising because it is the first minivan model released in North America. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration gave the minivan high marks for its driver and passenger front airbags and side curtain airbags.
The van also withstands pressure from side crashes and rollover accidents better than similar models. Chrysler makes a similar van called the Town & Country, which fared just as well in the ratings.
Safest crossover vehicles
If you're willing to expand your search to crossover vehicles, you'll find even more vehicles with high ratings. The new Buick Enclave is a Top Safety Pick and received a five-star rating. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety tested the vehicle in crashes at low speeds and tested its ability to avoid accidents before giving it that score. In terms of family vehicles, the Enclave is one of the only cars on the road with a center airbag in the front.
The Kia Sportage, which combines the shape and style of an SUV with a minivan, also received a high rating. With a starting price of $19,000 and a high-performance engine, the Sportage is a top choice.
Minivan features comparison
When looking at the list of minivans with five-star safety ratings, you might want to compare the fuel economy and the cost of various vehicles against each other. Make that comparison easy by heading to Buyerlink, which offers dozens of reviews and charts that you can use. You can even find information about the interior features and look of the vans and the mpg that each one gets on the highway and in the city.
Minivans with five-star safety ratings include vehicles like the Kia Sedona, which made the list because of its multiple airbags, powerful brake system and side beams that support passengers during crashes. The Honda Odyssey received the same rating as the Grand Caravan because the vehicle has anti-lock brakes, traction control to keep you from slipping across the road and multiple airbags.
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Every time you travel with your family, you'll want your passengers to feel safe and comfortable. Whether you're on vacation or dropping the kids off at school, the right minivan will help you breathe easier. Look at the top safety ratings to find minivans with five-star safety ratings before you let your dealer talk you into a van that doesn't offer the protection you want for your family.