Determining the single safest passenger car for 2025 is complex as safety ratings can vary based on the specific criteria and tests of different organizations like the IIHS and NHTSA.
However, based on the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) TOP SAFETY PICK+ awards for 2025, several cars stand out for their superior safety performance. These include the Honda Civic hatchback, Mazda 3 hatchback, Mazda 3 sedan, Honda Accord, Hyundai Ioniq 6, Toyota Camry, and Mercedes-Benz C-Class.
These vehicles achieved the highest ratings in IIHS crash tests, including the updated moderate overlap front test with a focus on back seat safety, and also have good or acceptable headlights and pedestrian front crash prevention systems as standard.
It’s important to note that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) also conducts safety ratings, and their results for 2025 vehicles will provide further insights into overall safety. Keep an eye on NHTSA’s 5-Star Safety Ratings for more information as it becomes available.
