When looking to buy a car, it is important to think about your priorities and what is important to you. While it can be easy to focus on the fun amenities like smartphone connectivity and a powerful engine, you should not forget about more practical features like safety. This is especially true if you are shopping for a vehicle for your family or have to do a lot of driving. If you are searching for used SUVs for sale, it is a smart idea to look at the protection systems different models come with. Future Ford of Sacramento has done a lot of the legwork for you with this guide that highlights eight SUV models and how they will help keep you safe.
Second-Generation Chevy Trailblazer––2021-Present
The Chevy Trailblazer is a fun and peppy subcompact SUV raring to go. While you are zooming all over town, you will be happy to know that this vehicle is working to augment your safety, as all models from the most recent generation are very well equipped with protection systems. These include a Forward Collision Alert that sends out an alert if it detects a possible collision and a Lane Departure Warning, which will quickly warn you if you move out of your lane without signaling. Parents of newbie drivers will especially appreciate the Teen Driver Technology. This allows them to not only monitor the habits of their young motorists but also set limits for how loud the stereo can get and how fast they can drive. Upper Trailblazer trims come with Side Blind-Zone Alert, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, and rear parking sensors.
Fourth-Generation Ford Edge––2019-2023
The Ford Edge is a midsize SUV with plenty of power and ample room for five passengers. While the third generation had a rearview camera and MyKey––which works similarly to Teen Driver––the fourth generation of the Ford Edge really upped the ante when it comes to safety features. If you’re looking for used models from this generation, starting with the 2019 facelift is a smart way to go. These models also have automatic high-beam headlights and a Blind Spot Information System, which lets drivers always be aware of vehicles in their blind spots. Standard Cross-Traffic Alert utilizes sensors to monitor the area behind the vehicle while you’re in reverse. If a car is coming from either direction, the driver will get an alert. Several additional safety components come standard in upper trims, including Enhanced Park Assist, Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop-and-Go and Lane Centering, and Evasive Steering Assist.
Second-Generation Mazda CX-5––2017-Present
Mazda models are known for their spryness and excellent drivability, but they are also designed with safety in mind, and the compact CX-5 is a great example. While the first generation didn’t come with many standard features, that changed significantly with the current generation. Now, these models come with a forward collision warning and automatic emergency braking system called Smart City Brake Support. They also come standard with Blind Spot Monitoring with Rear Cross Traffic Alert, an Adaptive Front Lighting System, and Traffic Sign Recognition. Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go function and a Lane Departure Warning System are also included.
Third-Generation Honda Pilot––2016-2022
The Honda Pilot is another midsize SUV, and this one has a huge cabin that fits up to eight people. It also comes with an assortment of features to enhance everyone’s safety. The second generation came standard with a rearview camera, and that is included in the third generation, along with Forward Collision Warning, Blind Spot Information, and Lane Keeping Assist System. This enables the vehicle to guide itself back into its lane if necessary. Lane Departure Warning is also standard, and this helps keep the Pilot from driving off the road.
First-Generation Hyundai Palisade––2018-Present
The Hyundai Palisade is a midsize SUV that accommodates up to eight people and is loaded with technology. It also comes with an assortment of safety systems. While it is still in its first generation, even going back to the 2020 model year will get you advanced features, including Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist, Pedestrian Detection, Lane Following Assist, and a Driver Attention Warning. Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist is standard as well, and this feature enables the vehicle to apply the brakes if it detects a possible collision. Safe Exit Assist is also built-in, which alerts exiting passengers of any cars approaching from behind. SMARTSENSE also includes Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist, and some trims have Smart Cruise Control with Stop & Go.
Second-Generation Volkswagen Tiguan––2016-2023
Volkswagen has always had a strong reputation when it comes to safety, and the Tiguan will certainly not do anything to counter this. Models in this generation have numerous advanced protection systems, but the 2022 year is a great model to look out for because it offers IQ.Drive, which includes a forward-collision warning called Front Assist, Autonomous Emergency Braking, Pedestrian Monitoring, an Active Blind Spot Monitor, and Rear Traffic Alert. Second-generation Tiguans can also include Park Distance Control, Lane Assist, Dynamic Road Sign Display, and Travel Assist, which is a semi-automated driving system that allows for partially automated hands-on driving between 0-95 mph.
Fourth-Generation Toyota Highlander––2020-Present
The Toyota Highlander is another great choice if you need a big SUV with room for eight people. While the third generation came with many safety amenities, these increased in 2020 with Toyota Safety Sense 2.0. This SUV now comes standard with Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assis, Automatic High Beams, Pre-Collision System with low-light Pedestrian Detection, and Road Sign Assist. It also has Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control for non-manual transmission models. This enables the vehicle to automatically slow down if the car in front slows. If that car then speeds up again, it will go back to its preset limit. A rear-seat reminder is also standard in the Highlander, and this is something else parents will love. It will remind them to look in the back seats for sleeping kids (or pets) before they exit the vehicle. The Blind Spot Monitor, Rear Cross-Traffic Alert, Front and Rear Parking Assist, and a digital rearview mirror are some of the systems found in upper trims.
Fifth-Generation Nissan Pathfinder––2022-Present
The powerful Nissan Pathfinder is a midsize SUV with a comfortable cabin that offers tons of space. Models from any year of this current fifth generation come with quite a few advanced safety systems, including Intelligent Driver Alertness, lane departure warning, and Rear Sonar System. It also gives you extra protection both in front and back, as it comes with Intelligent Forward Collision Warning, Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection, Blind Spot Warning, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, and Rear Automatic Braking. The SV trim comes with ProPILOT Assist, which is Nissan’s semi-automated driving technology that utilizes adaptive cruise control and Intelligent Lane Intervention.
Which Used SUV is Right for You?
When it comes to safety, you really can’t go wrong with any of the SUVs on this list. They will give you excellent peace of mind whenever you hit the road. But, their protection features are really just the tip of the iceberg for what they offer. To check out all of their amenities, come down to Future Ford of Sacramento. Of course, these are only a tiny sample of the used vehicles you will find at our dealership. We carry cars from dozens of brands and always have a huge selection of models from a variety of different years. Plus, in addition to our regular inventory of used vehicles, we have a special stock of cars priced under $20,000. Whatever you are looking for in an auto, we have the perfect match for your budget. If you have any questions about our cars, financing, or anything else, just get in touch with us.
