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Meet the safest cars of 2020 so far

The IIHS has conducted its first round of testing and awarded more than 60 models Top Safety Picks or Top Safety Pick Plus honors.

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Subaru Outback

So far, these are the safest cars of 2020, according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.

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Audi A6

Audi's A6 was a Top Safety Pick Plus winner, which is a far more difficult feat this year.

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3 of 61 Andrew Krok/Roadshow

Toyota Corolla Hatchback

The Toyota Corolla Hatchback received a regular Top Safety Pick.

2019 Acura RDX A-Spec
4 of 61 Manuel Carrillo III/Roadshow

Acura RDX

The Acura RDX earned highest honors with a Top Safety Pick Plus.

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Volvo XC40

Volvo kept up on its safety promise with the XC40.

Toyota RAV4 2019
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Toyota RAV4

A popular model, the RAV4 is a safe vehicle.

2019 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid
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Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid

The somewhat unloved Crosstrek Hybrid got the safety nod.

2020 Subaru Legacy
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Subaru Legacy

Those looking for an AWD sedan will find security in the Legacy.

2020 Hyundai Sonata
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Hyundai Sonata

The shiny-new Sonata is a safe vehicle.

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Hyundai Tucson

Keep clicking or scrolling to see all of the IIHS award winners thus far!

2020 Subaru Forester
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Subaru Forester

2019 Lexus ES 300h
12 of 61 Manuel Carrillo III/Roadshow

Lexus ES

2019 Hyundai Nexo
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Hyundai Nexo

2019 Kia Sorento
14 of 61 Emme Hall/Roadshow

Kia Sorento

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Subaru WRX

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Chevrolet Equinox

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Mercedes-Benz C-Class

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Kia Forte

2020 Lincoln Corsair
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Lincoln Corsair

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Tesla Model 3

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21 of 61 Nick Miotke/Roadshow

Nissan Maxima

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Hyundai Elantra GT

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Lexus NX

2019 Volkswagen Tiguan
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Volkswagen Tiguan

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25 of 61 Andrew Krok/Roadshow

Ford Escape

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26 of 61 Nick Miotke/Roadshow

Volvo S60

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Hyundai Palisade

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Honda Civic Hatchback

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29 of 61 Nick Miotke/Roadshow

Subaru Ascent

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Ford Edge

2019 BMW 330i
31 of 61 Nick Miotke/Roadshow

BMW 3 Series

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Mazda3 sedan

2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class
33 of 61 Steven Ewing/Roadshow

Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class

2020 Honda Insight Touring
34 of 61 Craig Cole/Roadshow

Honda Insight

2020 Subaru Impreza
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Subaru Impreza hatchback

2020 Kia Soul
36 of 61 Emme Hall/Roadshow

Kia Soul

2020 Lexus RX 350 F Sport
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Lexus RX

2020 Kia Stinger GTS
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Kia Stinger

2019 Hyundai Santa Fe
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Hyundai Santa Fe

2020 Honda CR-V
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Honda CR-V

2019 Subaru Crosstrek
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Subaru Crosstrek

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2019 Audi A7
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2020 Genesis G70
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Genesis G70

2019 Hyundai Elantra Limited
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Hyundai Elantra

2020 Mazda CX-9
46 of 61 Craig Cole/Roadshow

Mazda CX-9

Nissan Altima 2019
47 of 61 Juan Garzon / CNET

Nissan Altima

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48 of 61 Antuan Goodwin/Roadshow

Cadillac XT6

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49 of 61 Jon Wong/Roadshow

Lexus UX

2020 Subaru Impreza
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Subaru Impreza sedan

2019 Hyundai Veloster N
51 of 61 Manuel Carrillo III/Roadshow

Hyundai Veloster

2020 Kia Sportage
52 of 61 Andrew Krok/Roadshow

Kia Sportage

2019 Mazda CX-3
53 of 61 Sam Bendall/Roadshow

Mazda CX-3

Toyota Camry 2019
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Toyota Camry

2018 Hyundai Kona
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Hyundai Kona

2020 Mazda3
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Mazda3 hatchback

2020 Kia Telluride
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Kia Telluride

2020 Toyota Corolla Hybrid
58 of 61 Andrew Krok/Roadshow

Toyota Corolla

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2020 Honda Accord

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2020 Genesis G80
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Genesis G80

2019 Honda Civic Coupe
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Honda Civic Coupe

For the full scoop on this year's IIHS awards, check out Roadshow's story on the safest cars of 2020 so far.

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