6) Mitsubishi Outlander
AWD NHTSA rating: 5 Stars
FWD NHTSA rating: 4 stars
Starting price: $23,000
Among the safety features that land this crossover SUV on the list is the car’s radar-based forward collision mitigation system, which includes driver alerts to an impending crash as well as automatic braking, if necessary. The car is also a bargain: In addition to a reasonable starting price, it has the lowest maintenance cost in its class, according to Kelley Blue Book.
