TOP 5: The safest cars in the world

Think of the best cars in the world, brings to mind sophisticated design, driving dynamics, power and reach amazing speeds; however, in a more practical and applied to the reality of a market which last year closed with more than 1.2 billion auto sense, it is expected that manufacturers focus its new developments in areas such as improving security and comfort.

Driver safety is vital not only for car manufacturers, but for users, who according to a report by the Highway Loss Data Institute (HLDI), today feel more comfortable driving a car that uses technology to serve your safety.

The new generation of technologies to prevent accidents, including improvements that slow the car alone when a next obstacle, or directional headlights that turn in the same direction as the steering wheel is detected. These technologies adhere to the regulations of models and protocols such as the IIHST Top Safety Picks (the convention of the safest cars in the world), seeking the reduction of accidents on the roads of America.

Here are models of different brands, we now postulate some of its main features as major advances in safety.

Acura TLX

A luxury car in appearance, with technology whether in terms of visibility; as well as having blind spot monitors, proximity sensors, anti-lock disc brakes, side and knee airbags for the front seats; Acura also incorporates a complex system of rear-view cameras detect objects out of sight of the driver, with incalculable precision.

Mazda3

It comes equipped with antilock disc brakes, stability and traction control, front side airbags and curtain; also it offers a system of blind spot monitoring, Forward Collision Warning, also has rear view camera.

Mazda CX-5

Like his brother Mazda3, has antilock disc brakes, stability control, traction, front side airbags and curtain. It also has a system of blind spot monitoring, lane departure warning, forward collision warning.

Mercedes-Benz LG / Class M 

It has anti-lock brakes, traction and stability control system, front collision warning; side airbags, front, rear, curtain and driver's side knee. It features automatic collision notification, an SOS button to call for help after an incident, and rear view camera.

Volvo S60

This brand new model has antilock disc brakes, stability control and traction control, side curtain airbags and front seat.

It also has technology collision mitigation, a development in which the brand is a pioneer and for the first time in history, it equipped all its vehicles with a warning system output, sensors front and rear parking systems, blind spots and rear view cameras.

There are other car models they have also been awarded the Top Safety Pick. For example: Honda Civic Sedan, Toyota Prius, Ford Fusion, Honda Accord Coupe, Mazda 6, Subaru Outback, Infiniti Q50, Lincoln MKZ, Toyota Highlander, Honda Odyssey, Volvo S80, Volvo XC60, Subaru Forester, Mitsubishi Outlander, Acura MDX.