Overall crashworthiness evaluations, current models

SMALL SUVs

See earlier model ratings in this vehicle class
How tests are conducted and how the Institute determines ratings
Important: frontal crash test ratings can be compared only among vehicles of similar weight; side impact crash test ratings can be compared across vehicle type and weight categories.
Click on front, side, or rear for test details. Vehicles are listed in order of performance in crash tests.
Electronic stability control availability — click on "ESC" for trade names of this feature.

Legend for vehicle ratings: =Good =Acceptable =Marginal =Poor

Volkswagen Tiguan 2009 models with standard but without additional optional side airbags	Front	Side	Rear	ESC standard
Honda CR-V 2008 models with standard side airbags	Front1	Side	Rear	ESC standard
Honda Element 2008 models with standard side airbags	Front	Side	Rear	ESC standard
Subaru Forester 2009 models with standard side airbags	Front1	Side	Rear	ESC standard
Mitsubishi Outlander 2008 models with standard side airbags	Front1	Side	Rear	ESC standard
Ford Escape Mazda Tribute Mercury Mariner 2009 models with standard side airbags	Front	Side2	Rear Ford Mazda Mercury	ESC standard
Nissan Rogue 2009 models with standard side airbags	Front	Side	Rear	ESC standard
Jeep Patriot Jeep Compass 2008 models with standard and additional optional side airbags	Front3	Side	Rear	ESC standard
Toyota RAV4 2008 models with standard side airbags	Front1	Side2	Rear	ESC standard
Suzuki Grand Vitara 2008 models with standard side airbags	Front	Side	Rear	ESC standard
Hyundai Tucson Kia Sportage 2008 models (mfg. after Mar. 2008) with standard side airbags	Front	Side	Rear Hyundai Kia	ESC standard
Jeep Patriot Jeep Compass 2008 models with standard but without additional optional side airbags	Front3	Side	Rear	ESC standard
Chevrolet Equinox Pontiac Torrent 2008 models without optional side airbags	Front1	Side	Rear Chevrolet Pontiac	ESC standard
Jeep Wrangler 2-door 2008 models without optional side airbags	Front1	Side	Rear	ESC standard

Notes:

This rating is assigned by the Institute based on a test conducted by the manufacturer as part of frontal crash test verification.
Earlier model tested had optional side airbags; side airbags standard in current models.
Front rating applies only to Patriot.

Additional information:
Frontal technical measurements for small SUVs
Side impact technical measurements for small SUVs