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Are SUVs safer than saloons or hatches?
Are SUV vehicles safer than saloons or hatchbacks?
Tony Morris (Dublim)Feb 2017 Filed under: safety
Expert answer
Hi Tony,
No, they're not. Admittedly, any larger vehicle that puts the point of impact further away from you is going to be in some small way a little safer, but go to the EuroNCAP crash test website and have a look at the ratings. You'll see that SUVs don't do any better than any other body style. Safety depends on a lot of factors.
Neil Briscoe - Complete Car Advisor@neilmbriscoe