Best SUVs Under $35,000 With Active Safety Systems Standard
Consumer Reports' experts say these high-performing compact SUVs will help keep your family safe
Each model year, Consumer Reports’ auto experts see an increase in vehicles equipped with active safety systems at our Auto Test Center. Features such as blind spot warning and automatic emergency braking are becoming more common. But many automakers still make consumers pay for higher trim levels or expensive option packages to get these life-saving features. Some manufacturers exclude these systems on their base trims entirely.
Consumer Reports doesn’t think safety should be a luxury. While most automakers have finally made forward collision warning standard equipment, other features remain optional. CR experts say that automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, AEB that works at highway speeds, blind spot warning, and rear cross traffic warning should be standard on every trim. Car buyers shouldn’t have to purchase a more expensive vehicle just to keep their family safe.
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