When it comes to the car market, safety is always at the top of the priority list. Looking for a safe vehicle is important, especially if you have a family. Smaller SUVs are becoming increasingly popular choices, and for good reasons—they offer a lot of passenger and cargo space, great fuel economy, and they are usually much safer than sedans.

The 2022 year is expected to be a big one for small SUVs, with several changes to the existing options and some entirely new models available. All of these SUV models are designed for safety, so we’ve rounded up the best and safest small size SUVs of 2022 for you to consider.

One of the safest small SUVs for 2022 is the Toyota RAV4. The RAV4 has a long history of being a reliable and safe option. It comes standard with Toyota Safety Sense 2.0, which features a Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection, Automatic High Beams, Road Sign Assist, Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist, Road Edge Detection, and Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert all standard. In addition, the RAV4 is equipped with eight airbags and