The latest safety tests have Ford, Subaru and Volkswagen leading the pack of 2010 model cars.
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety says 19 passenger cars and 8 SUV's are the top safety picks. The list includes the Buick LaCrosse, the Audi A3 and the Jeep Patriot.
The number of awards this year has been pared from last year's total because of tougher roof safety requirements. That additional test kept a lot of cars off the list, including all Toyota, Mazda and Mitsubishi models.
Ford and its Volvo unit received the most awards with six, followed by five awards apiece for Subaru and Volkswagen and its Audi unit.
Chrysler received four awards followed by two each for Honda and General Motors.
The full list of winners by IIHS category:
Large cars
Buick LaCrosse
Ford Taurus
Lincoln MKS
Volvo S80
Midsize cars
Audi A3
Chevrolet Malibu built after October 2009
Chrysler Sebring 4-door with optional electronic stability control
Dodge Avenger with optional electronic stability control
Mercedes C class
Subaru Legacy
Subaru Outback
Volkswagen Jetta sedan
Volkswagen Passat sedan
Volvo C30
Small cars
Honda Civic 4-door models (except Si) with optional electronic stability control
Kia Soul
Nissan Cube
Subaru Impreza except WRX
Volkswagen Golf 4-door
Midsize SUVs
Dodge Journey
Subaru Tribeca
Volvo XC60
Volvo XC90
Small SUVs
Honda Element
Jeep Patriot with optional side torso airbags
Subaru Forester
Volkswagen Tiguan
