SUVs are often set apart from other vehicles by their spacious seating, higher ground clearance, off-road features, and their sport styling. The SUV has been around since the 1930s with the old-fashioned “Suburban” but became more commonly used in the early 1970s with the “Blazer” style. SUVs are far smaller and have better fuel economy than bulky trucks but have more room and capabilities than cars.

The SUV is an absolute go-to for anyone looking for adaptability to multiple-use vehicle needs. While SUVs are known for their durability, they also are known for adventuring, and the number one need for adventuring individuals besides wanderlust is safety. So here are 5 of the best SUVs with top-of-the-line safety features:

1. Toyota Rav4

The Toyota Rav4 has cutting edge safety features such as the Toyota Safety Sense 2.0, which detects pedestrians and other vehicles in the path of your vehicle and alerts you to a possible collision. The Rav 4 also includes a front and rear parking assist which is a system that warns you of stationary objects when parking and will ease engine power and apply the brakes to avoid a costly fender-bender. Along with blind-spot detection and 8 airbags, the Rav4 is a big name in safety.

2. Subaru Crosstrek

Depending on the model of the Crosstrek, safety features can vary slightly. But across the board, the Subaru Crosstrek has features including the eyesight driver assist technology, with lane-centering, pre-collision throttle management, and sway-warning to name a few. The Crosstrek also includes 4-wheel anti-locking brakes, brake assist, brake override, multiple airbags, including the driver’s knee airbag. The height and tilt adjustable headrests are intended to avoid whiplash in a collision. All of these features makee the Subaru Crosstrek SUV a top pick in safety.

3. Hyundai Palisade

Not to be outdone by Subaru and Toyota, the Hyundai Palisade touts safety features such as a high-beam assist, safe exit assist, rear cross-traffic collision-avoidance assist, blind-spot collision-avoidance assist, driver attention warning, 7 Standard Airbags and so much more! Hyundai will not disappoint when it comes to safety.

4. Mazda CX

You won’t want to overlook the Mazda CX in your SUV search for comfort and safety. It has advanced features including an advanced smart city brake support with pedestrian detection, Mazda radar cruise control with stop and go, high beam control, blind spot monitoring, collision warning and smart braking. Some models also have traffic sign recognition and 360-degree monitoring as well as front and rear parking sensors. This Mazda should definitely be on your list to test drive.

5. Ford Explorer

Last on our list, but not last in safety is the Ford Explorer. While largely unchanged for the last several models, safety is never diminished with Ford. Ford’s extensive safety features include anti-lock brakes, side airbags, front airbags, overhead airbags, knee airbags, seatbelt pretensioners and ignition disable device. The SUV’s Stability Control System allows the vehicle to detect when the safety limits have been reached and automatically compensate with reduced engine power and applying the brakes. All of these features keep Ford a leader in the safety class of SUVs.

No matter which SUV fits your lifestyle, you’ll never have to worry about foregoing safety with any of these leaders in the industry keeping you and your loved ones safe, regardless of the adventure you find yourself on.