Subaru Brand Reviews And Awards

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Subaru

#1 in Dependability

Subaru is rated #1 in dependability for two years running.

[1] Compared to all other measured mass-market automotive companies in the 2022 American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI) surveys of customers rating their own automotive company’s performance. The #1 rating is shared with one other automotive company. ACSI® is a registered trademark of ACSI, LLC.

#1 in Dependability

Subaru is the Most Trusted Brand eight years running,

according to Kelley Blue Book's KBB.com.

[2] 2015-2022 Kelley Blue Book Brand Image Awards are based on the Brand Watchâ„¢ study from Kelley Blue Book. Award calculated among non-luxury shoppers. For more information, visit KBB.com. Kelley Blue Book is a registered trademark of Kelley Blue Book Co., Inc.

Subaru is the Most Trusted Brand eight years running,

Subaru is a six-time Best Performance Brand winner,

according to Kelley Blue Book's KBB.com.

[3] 2015-2017, 2020-2022 Kelley Blue Book Brand Image Awards are based on the Brand Watchâ„¢ study from Kelley Blue Book. Award calculated among non-luxury shoppers. For more information, visit www.kbb.com. Kelley Blue Book is a registered trademark of Kelley Blue Book Co., Inc.

Subaru is a six-time Best Performance Brand winner,

#1 in Satisfaction

Subaru is rated #1 in Satisfaction.

[4] Compared to all other measured mass-market automotive companies in the 2022 American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI) surveys of customers rating their own automotive company’s performance. The #1 rating is shared with one other automotive company. ACSI® is a registered trademark of ACSI, LLC.

#1 in Satisfaction

Built to Last

96% of Subaru vehicles sold in the last 10 years are still on the road today, more than Honda or Toyota brands.

[5] Based on Experian Automotive non-luxury vehicles in operation vs. total new registrations for MY2013-2022 as of December 2022.

Built to Last

Proud to be Zero Landfill 

Subaru was the first automotive plant in the U.S. to achieve zero-landfill status. All Subaru vehicles are built in zero-landfill plants, where 100% of waste is recycled or turned into electricity. 

Proud to be Zero Landfill 

Forbes Halo 100

According to Forbes, Subaru is among the Top 10 Brands consumers love.

[6] Based on Forbes 2022 Halo 100, powered by HundredX.

Forbes Halo 100

TOP SAFETY PICK+

Subaru has earned more IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK+ awards than any other brand since 2013 as of January 2023.

[7] The 2022 TOP SAFETY PICK+ award applies to the 2022 Subaru Ascent, 2022 Subaru BRZ when equipped with optional EyeSight®, 2022 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid, 2022 Subaru Forester, 2022 Subaru Legacy, and 2022 Subaru Outback.

TOP SAFETY PICK+

#1 in Product Quality

Subaru is rated #1 in product quality for two years running.

[8] Compared to all other measured mass-market automotive companies in the 2022 American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI) surveys of customers rating their own automotive company’s performance. The #1 rating is shared with one other automotive company. ACSI® is a registered trademark of ACSI, LLC.

#1 in Product Quality

American Rallycross Champions

Subaru Motorsports USA is the 2021 American Rallycross team champion.

American Rallycross Champions

Lowest Ownership Cost

Subaru is the Popular Brand with the Lowest Ownership Costs.

[9] MOTORTREND Buyer's Guide Ultimate Car Rankings Fall-Winter 2022 (c) 2022 MOTOR TREND GROUP, LLC.

Lowest Ownership Cost

Impreza

Excellent Value

The Subaru Impreza is an IntelliChoice Excellent Value winner.

[1] MOTORTREND Buyer's Guide Ultimate Car Rankings Fall-Winter 2022 (c) 2022 MOTOR TREND GROUP, LLC.

Excellent Value

Built to Last

94% of Subaru Impreza vehicles sold in the last 10 years are still on the road today, more than Honda Civic, Toyota Corolla, or Mazda3. 

[2] Based on Experian Automotive non-luxury vehicles in operation vs. total new registrations for MY2013-2022 as of December 2022.

Built to Last

Front Crash Prevention

The 2023 Subaru Impreza received the highest possible 2022 rating for front crash prevention from IIHS when equipped with EyeSight.

Front Crash Prevention

Highest Retained Value

The Subaru Impreza is an IntelliChoice SmartChoice winner for Highest Retained Value. 

[3] MOTORTREND Buyer's Guide Ultimate Car Rankings Fall-Winter 2022 (c) 2022 MOTOR TREND GROUP, LLC.

Highest Retained Value

TOP SAFETY PICK

The 2023 Subaru Impreza 5-door is a 2022 IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK with EyeSight and Steering Responsive Headlights.

TOP SAFETY PICK

BRZ

TOP SAFETY PICK+

The 2023 Subaru BRZ is a 2022 IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK+ when equipped with EyeSight.

TOP SAFETY PICK+

The Subaru BRZ has the lowest 5-Year Cost to Own in its class for 2022,

according to Kelley Blue Book's KBB.com. 

[1] 2022 model-year vehicle’s projected cost to own for the initial five-year ownership period is based on the average Kelley Blue Book 5-Year Cost to Own data, which considers depreciation and costs such as fuel and insurance. For more information, visit www.kbb.com.

The Subaru BRZ has the lowest 5-Year Cost to Own in its class for 2022,

Subaru is a six-time Best Performance Brand winner,

according to Kelley Blue Book's KBB.com. 

[2] 2015-2017, 2020-2022 Kelley Blue Book Brand Image Awards are based on the Brand Watchâ„¢ study from Kelley Blue Book. Award calculated among non-luxury shoppers. For more information, visit www.kbb.com. Kelley Blue Book is a registered trademark of Kelley Blue Book Co., Inc.

Subaru is a six-time Best Performance Brand winner,

Built to Last

96% of Subaru vehicles sold in the last 10 years are still on the road today, more than Honda or Toyota brands. 

[3] Based on Experian Automotive non-luxury vehicles in operation vs. total new registrations for MY2013-2022 as of December 2022.

Built to Last

WRX-STI

Built to Last

95% of Subaru WRX vehicles sold in the last 10 years are still on the road today, more than Honda Civic Si or Volkswagen GTI.

[1] Based on Experian Automotive non-luxury vehicles in operation vs. total new registrations for MY2013-2022 as of December 2022.

Built to Last

Subaru is a six-time Best Performance Brand winner,

according to Kelley Blue Book's KBB.com.

[2] 2015-2017, 2020-2022 Kelley Blue Book Brand Image Awards are based on the Brand Watchâ„¢ study from Kelley Blue Book. Award calculated among non-luxury shoppers. For more information, visit www.kbb.com. Kelley Blue Book is a registered trademark of Kelley Blue Book Co., Inc.

Subaru is a six-time Best Performance Brand winner,

American Rallycross Champions

The Subaru WRX STI assisted Subaru Motorsports USA to the 2021 American Rallycross team championship.

[3] Subaru Motorsports USA has won overall Rally America and American Rally Association (ARA) championship titles thirteen times between 2006-2021. WRX STI rally vehicles have been modified for rally competition.

American Rallycross Champions

Legacy

Subaru is the Most Trusted Brand for eight years running,

according to Kelley Blue Book's KBB.com.

[1] 2015-2022 Kelley Blue Book Brand Image Awards are based on the Brand Watchâ„¢ study from Kelley Blue Book. Award calculated among non-luxury shoppers. For more information, visit KBB.com. Kelley Blue Book is a registered trademark of Kelley Blue Book Co., Inc.

Subaru is the Most Trusted Brand for eight years running,

Built to Last

95% of Subaru Legacy vehicles sold in the last 10 years are still on the road today, more than Honda Accord, Toyota Camry, Nissan Altima, or Hyundai Sonata.

[2] Based on Experian Automotive non-luxury vehicles in operation vs. total new registrations for MY2013-2022 as of December 2022.

Built to Last

Front Crash Prevention

The 2023 Subaru Legacy received the highest possible rating for front crash prevention from IIHS.

Front Crash Prevention

Highest Retained Value

The Subaru Legacy is an IntelliChoice SmartChoice winner for Highest Retained Value.

[3] 2022 IntelliChoice 5-Year Cost of Ownership Study (c) 2022 MOTOR TREND GROUP, LLC.

Highest Retained Value

Excellent Value

The Subaru Legacy is an IntelliChoice Excellent Value winner.

[4] 2022 IntelliChoice 5-Year Cost of Ownership Study (c) 2022 MOTOR TREND GROUP, LLC.

Excellent Value

Forester

Built to Last

97% of Subaru Forester vehicles sold in the last 10 years are still on the road today, more than Honda CR-V, Toyota RAV4, Ford Escape, or Hyundai Santa Fe.

[1] Based on Experian Automotive non-luxury vehicles in operation vs. total new registrations for MY2013-2022 as of December 2022.

Built to Last

The Subaru Forester has the lowest 5-Year Cost to Own in its class for 2022,

according to Kelley Blue Book's KBB.com.

[2] 2022 model-year vehicle’s projected cost to own for the initial five-year ownership period is based on the average Kelley Blue Book 5-Year Cost to Own data, which considers depreciation and costs such as fuel and insurance. For more information, visit www.kbb.com.

The Subaru Forester has the lowest 5-Year Cost to Own in its class for 2022,

The Subaru Forester has the Best Resale Value in its class for three years running,

according to Kelley Blue Book's KBB.com.

[3] Vehicle's projected resale value is specific to the 2020-2022 model years. For more information, visit Kelley Blue Book's KBB.com. Kelley Blue Book is a registered trademark of Kelley Blue Book Co., Inc.

The Subaru Forester has the Best Resale Value in its class for three years running,

Crosstrek

Front Crash Prevention

The 2023 Subaru Crosstrek received the highest possible 2022 rating for front crash prevention from IIHS when equipped with EyeSight.

Front Crash Prevention

Built to Last

97% of Subaru Crosstrek vehicles sold in the last 10 years are still on the road today, more than Honda CR-V, Toyota RAV4, or Jeep Compass.

[1] Based on Experian Automotive non-luxury vehicles in operation vs. total new registrations for MY2013-2022 as of December 2022.

Built to Last

Lowest Ownership Cost

The Subaru Crosstrek is an IntelliChoice SmartChoice winner for Lowest Ownership Cost.

[2] MOTORTREND Buyer's Guide Ultimate Car Rankings Fall-Winter 2022 (c) 2022 MOTOR TREND GROUP, LLC.

Lowest Ownership Cost

Front Crash Prevention

The 2023 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid received the highest possible 2022 rating for front crash prevention from IIHS.

Front Crash Prevention

TOP SAFETY PICK+

The 2023 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid received the highest possible 2022 safety rating from IIHS.

TOP SAFETY PICK+

TOP SAFETY PICK

The 2023 Subaru Crosstrek Limited is a 2022 IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK with EyeSight and Steering Responsive Headlights.

TOP SAFETY PICK

Excellent Value

The Subaru Crosstrek is an IntelliChoice Excellent Value winner.

[3] 2022 IntelliChoice 5-Year Cost of Ownership Study (c) 2022 MOTOR TREND GROUP, LLC.

Excellent Value

The Subaru Crosstrek has the Best Resale Value in its class for three years running,

according to Kelley Blue Book's KBB.com.

[4] Vehicle's projected resale value is specific to the 2020-2022 model years. For more information, visit Kelley Blue Book's KBB.com. Kelley Blue Book is a registered trademark of Kelley Blue Book Co., Inc.

The Subaru Crosstrek has the Best Resale Value in its class for three years running,

Highest Retained Value

The Subaru Crosstrek is an IntelliChoice SmartChoice winner for Highest Retained Value.

[5] MOTORTREND Buyer's Guide Ultimate Car Rankings Fall-Winter 2022 (c) 2022 MOTOR TREND GROUP, LLC.

Highest Retained Value

Outback

Built to Last

97% of Subaru Outback vehicles sold in the last 10 years are still on the road today, more than Honda CR-V, Toyota RAV4, or Hyundai Santa Fe.

[1] Based on Experian Automotive non-luxury vehicles in operation vs. total new registrations for MY2013-2022 as of December 2022.

Built to Last

The Subaru Outback has the lowest 5-Year Cost to Own in its class for 2022,

according to Kelley Blue Book's KBB.com.

[2] 2022 model-year vehicle’s projected cost to own for the initial five-year ownership period is based on the average Kelley Blue Book 5-Year Cost to Own data, which considers depreciation and costs such as fuel and insurance. For more information, visit www.kbb.com.

The Subaru Outback has the lowest 5-Year Cost to Own in its class for 2022,

Editors' Choice

The Subaru Outback is a Car and Driver Editors' Choice award winner.

[3] Car and Driver, February 2022.

Editors' Choice

Side Impact

The 2023 Subaru Outback received the highest possible rating in the new side impact test from IIHS.

Side Impact

The Subaru Outback has the Best Resale Value in its class for three years running,

according to Kelley Blue Book's KBB.com.

[4] Vehicle's projected resale value is specific to the 2020-2022 model years. For more information, visit Kelley Blue Book's KBB.com. Kelley Blue Book is a registered trademark of Kelley Blue Book Co., Inc.

The Subaru Outback has the Best Resale Value in its class for three years running,

TOP SAFETY PICK+

The 2022 Subaru Outback received the highest possible safety rating from IIHS.

[5] The 2022 TOP SAFETY PICK+ award applies to the 2022 Subaru Ascent, 2022 Subaru BRZ when equipped with optional EyeSight®, 2022 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid, 2022 Subaru Forester, 2022 Subaru Legacy, and 2022 Subaru Outback.

TOP SAFETY PICK+

Front Crash Prevention

The 2022 Subaru Outback received the highest possible rating for front crash prevention from IIHS.

Front Crash Prevention

Lowest Ownership Cost

The Subaru Outback is an IntelliChoice SmartChoice winner for Lowest Ownership Cost.

[6] MOTORTREND Buyer's Guide Ultimate Car Rankings Fall-Winter 2022 (c) 2022 MOTOR TREND GROUP, LLC.

Lowest Ownership Cost

Lowest Fuel Costs

The Subaru Outback is an IntelliChoice SmartChoice winner for Lowest Fuel Costs.

[7] MOTORTREND Buyer's Guide Ultimate Car Rankings Fall-Winter 2022 (c) 2022 MOTOR TREND GROUP, LLC.

Lowest Fuel Costs

Ascent

Built to Last

96% of Subaru vehicles sold in the last 10 years are still on the road today, more than Honda or Toyota brands. 

[1] Based on Experian Automotive non-luxury vehicles in operation vs. total new registrations for MY2012-2021 as of December 2021.

Built to Last

Lowest Ownership Cost

The Subaru Ascent is an IntelliChoice SmartChoice winner for Lowest Ownership Cost.

[2] MOTORTREND Buyer's Guide Ultimate Car Rankings Fall-Winter 2022 (c) 2022 MOTOR TREND GROUP, LLC.

Lowest Ownership Cost

Front Crash Prevention

The 2022 Subaru Ascent received the highest possible rating for front crash prevention from IIHS when equipped with EyeSight.

Front Crash Prevention

Top Safety Pick+

The 2022 Subaru Ascent received the highest possible safety rating from IIHS.

Top Safety Pick+

The Subaru Ascent has the lowest 5-Year Cost to Own in its class for 2022,

according to Kelley Blue Book's KBB.com.

[3] 2022 model-year vehicle’s projected cost to own for the initial five-year ownership period is based on the average Kelley Blue Book 5-Year Cost to Own data, which considers depreciation and costs such as fuel and insurance. For more information, visit www.kbb.com.

The Subaru Ascent has the lowest 5-Year Cost to Own in its class for 2022,