Shopping for a new SUV can be a thrilling task when you’re sure of what you want. When you aren’t sure, it can feel daunting looking at the various features that manufacturers add to their vehicles these days. It can be difficult to know which features to prioritize and which ones are just for show. Shoppers are concerned about safety more than any other feature, and automakers are more than happy to oblige.

Drivers expect more from their cars and safety is of the utmost importance when looking for a new SUV. These 5 have the best and most current safety features available for 2023:

1. Dodge Journey
Largely unchanged since 2009, the Dodge Journey remains a reliable SUV for those on a budget. Most consumers will love the versatile interior, but those with safety in mind will be drawn to its safety features. It comes with standard rear park assist and sensors. The 2023 Dodge Journey model is in it’s second-generation and is one of the best-selling SUVs in Mexico

2. Jeep Cherokee
As a midsize SUV, the Jeep Cherokee is a fan favorite for its engine power and off-roading capabilities. Drivers are often impressed with its advanced safety features that, unlike their rivals that offer the same features only in their top trims, the Cherokee will have upgraded safety features in all models. It will include features like rear cross traffic alert, rearview camera, blind spot monitoring, forward collision warning, and rain-sensing windshield wipers.

3. Toyota RAV4
The Toyota RAV4 is a highly sought after compact SUV that’s known for its dependable fuel economy and its roomy cabin. This version has even received an overall five out of five rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. All models will come with the Toyota Safety Sense 2.0 bundle of features, which includes technologies like automatic emergency braking, forward pre-collision warning, pedestrian detection, lane keep assist, automatic high-beam headlights, and traffic sign recognition.

4. Honda CR-V
The Honda CR-V is known as a great daily driver with its capable powertrain and well-balanced ride. It comes with Honda Sensing, bundling together features like road departure warning, a collision mitigation braking system, lane keep assist, traffic sign recognition, and adaptive cruise control.

5. Ford Explorer
The much improved and redesigned Ford Explorer comes with a lengthy list of outstanding safety features. Ford bundles their standard advanced safety features a package known as Co-Pilot360, which consists of features like rear cross traffic alert, rearview camera with a lens washer, post-collision braking, blind spot monitoring, automatic high-beam headlights, and an impressive pre-collision system with forward automatic braking, pedestrian detection, and forward collision warning. A helpful tool for parents of teenage drivers is the Ford MyKey, a system that encourages safe driving with seat belt reminders, and letting parents do things like setting speed and audio volume limits for secondary drivers.