The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) awards Top Safety Pick (TSP) and the higher Top Safety Pick+ (TSP+) designations to vehicles that excel in crashworthiness, crash avoidance, and other tests.
These awards apply to the 2025 criteria but include some 2026 model year vehicles tested early.
As of December 2025, the following 2026 models have qualified.
Testing is ongoing, and more may be added. Some awards apply only to vehicles built after specific dates due to mid-year updates:
Top Safety Pick+ (highest award)
Audi A5 (all-new sedan)
Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron (electric SUV)
BMW X3 (midsize SUV; built after April 2025)
Ford Explorer (midsize SUV; 2025-2026 models)
Hyundai Ioniq 9 (large electric SUV)
Kia Sportage (small SUV; built after May 2025)
Top Safety Pick (strong performers, one tier below +)Hyundai Palisade (large SUV)
Hyundai Santa Cruz (small pickup)
Nissan Rogue (small SUV)
Toyota Corolla Cross (small SUV)
For the latest full list and details (including build-date caveats), check the official IIHS site at iihs.org/ratings/top-safety-picks. Awards emphasize protection for occupants and pedestrians, with tougher 2025 criteria focusing on rear-seat safety.
