The institute for highway safety (the organization that does safety ratings) has a website here....http://www.iihs.org/ratings/default.aspx You can browse all makes and models of vehicles for the current safety ratings.
When you are ready to buy, there are many comparison sites. Before you do make the purchase choice, it is wise for you to visit online sites to compare.
The safety rating for the 2013 Mitsubishi SUV is a four star rating for each of the three ratings. The ratings are frontal crash, side crash, and risk of rollover.
You want to do some research on websites such as www.consumerreports.org and www.kbb.com for overall safety ratings. And yes I believe that safety ratings are a reliable indicator of the general safety of the vehicle.
These two sites offer consumer ratings, production information and safety statistics: www.consumersearch.com/suv-tires/reviews AND http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/cars/tires-auto-parts/index.htm
Vehicles are reviewed on many factors. Safety is the most influential review. You can find SUV safety ratings on any manufacturer's website, or by searching for a specific suv model.
It seems as though the Chevrolet Equinox has the best safety ratings when it comes to mid sized SUVs. It scored good ratings on all Front, Side, Rear, and Roller tests.
The Honda Pilot is an excellent SUV. It seats 8 comfortably and gets 18 mpg in the city as well as 25 highway mpg. Its has very good safety ratings as well.
The safety ratings for the Acura RSX are very good,much better than most cars in its class. You can review the safety ratings for the Acura RSX and other vehicles at www.internetautoguide.com.
There are varied opinions on this topic, but typically the smaller SUV's are safer. The smaller SUV's have better handling on the road. Its best to find out the safety ratings on the vehicle when considering purchasing a vehicle.
It is roomy and has efficient gas mileage for it's class. It also offers numerous safety features and has high safety ratings. It is reasonably priced and available with various options.
One of the best sources for information about vehicle safety is Consumer Reports Car Buying guide. This covers used cars as well as new cars. If you go to the library, you might find back issues that came out the same your as the SUV you are considering.
Consumerreports.org is a good site to compare safety collision ratings on all products including car seats. Car-safety.org is another goos site to find this information on.