When it comes to finding the ideal sport utility vehicle (SUV) or truck for your family, safety is always top of the list. There are lots of different SUV and truck brands that promise only the basics when it comes to passive safety—like airbags and comfort fit seat belts. However, the following vehicles offer a number of additional standard active safety (i.e., adaptive lighting, lane assist, and blind spot monitoring) and connected safety features (i.e., 4G powered navigation, traffic alerts, and network streaming to entertainment systems) that will make your next purchase secure and comfortable for the entire family:

1. Jeep Grand Cherokee

This 2023 Jeep SUV comes with active safety driving assist to set a safe distance from the vehicle directly ahead and keep you in the center of your lane. It also has adaptive cruise control with stop and go that automatically adjusts your driving speed to maintain a preselected distance from the vehicle ahead. Another active safety feature is the full-speed forward collision warning with active braking and pedestrian/cyclist detection which automatically engages the brakes in the instance you are going to have a collision. You can park your SUV perfectly with the front and rear park assist feature along with the rear back up camera. Blind spot monitoring and rear cross path detection can detect other vehicles in your blind spot zones or crossing behind you to keep you safe. These among other features keep you as safe as possible in the Jeep Grand Cherokee.

2. Ram 1500 TRX

This award winning truck is a monster on the streets. It is one of the fastest and safest off-road trucks available to buy reaching 60 mph in just 3.7 seconds when tested. It is powered by the Hellcat engine, a 6.2-liter Hemi V-8 engine. It is smooth to drive on paved streets but is also built to drive in the mud, sand, rocks, and dirt as well so you can enjoy taking it off road. The Hellcat engine can also handle up to 32 inches of water giving you more options when off-roading. Its maximum towing capacity is 8100 lbs, and it is able to carry a maximum payload of 1310 lbs. But don’t forget the high-tech connected safety features including the easy-to-use 12-inch fully configurable touchscreen display, personal device integration, and the finest audio system (complete with 19 speakers) ever offered before in a pickup.

3. Mazda CX-30

The Mazda CX-30 got a 5 out of 5 star overall safety rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration for how safe this SUV is. It offers a variety of safety features so you can rest assured that you and any passengers will stay safe. This Mazda SUV offers standard safety  features like traffic jam assist, front and rear parking sensors, 360 degree view monitor, advanced blind spot monitoring, rear cross traffic alert, and off-road traction assist.

4. Ford F-150

This is one of the most notable pickup trucks that have been released to date, in fact, when you think of a pickup truck you probably imagine the Ford F-150. It is one of the most popular pickup trucks for good reason, it’s fast, reliable, and strong. It comes with various options for which engine you want and can get up to 60 mph in only 5.4 seconds. With the 400-hp twin-turbo 3.5-liter V-6 engine it can tow up to 14,000 lbs and, regardless of engine, it can hold a payload of up to 3250 lbs. Plus, additional standard safety features like reverse automatic emergency braking and blind spot monitoring ensure a secure commute.

5. Mitsubishi Outlander

The Mitsubishi Outlander, like the rest of these SUVs and trucks, comes with an impressive suite of safety features to keep you safe on your journey whether it’s a commute from work or a road trip across the country. Some of the features it offers include blind spot warning and active blindspot assist which both can help you avoid collisions and cover what you can’t see from the driver’s seat. This Outlander also features rear automatic emergency braking, forward collision mitigation, and a 360 degree camera view of your vehicle.