Industry Reviews & Awards

Subaru Brand Reviews And Awards

Impreza

BRZ

Crosstrek

Outback

Ascent

Solterra

“The Impreza’s unbeatable combination of safety, reliability, capability, and affordability is hard to pass up.”

- Kelley Blue Book’s KBB.com

From “2019 Subaru Impreza First Review” on Kelley Blue Book’s KBB.com. Kelley Blue Book is a registered trademark of Kelley Blue Book Co., Inc.

“The Impreza’s unbeatable combination of safety, reliability, capability, and affordability is hard to pass up.”

- Kelley Blue Book’s KBB.com

From “2019 Subaru Impreza First Review” on Kelley Blue Book’s KBB.com. Kelley Blue Book is a registered trademark of Kelley Blue Book Co., Inc.

“The Impreza’s unbeatable combination of safety, reliability, capability, and affordability is hard to pass up.”

- Kelley Blue Book’s KBB.com

From “2019 Subaru Impreza First Review” on Kelley Blue Book’s KBB.com. Kelley Blue Book is a registered trademark of Kelley Blue Book Co., Inc.

Impreza

#1 in Safety

Subaru is rated #1 in safety for seven years running.

Compared to all other measured mass-market automotive companies in the 2026 American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI®) surveys of customers rating their own automotive company's performance with ICE vehicles. ACSI and its logo are registered trademarks of the American Customer Satisfaction Index, LLC.

Built to Last

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

Based on Experian Automotive vehicles in operation vs. total new registrations for MY2016-2025 as of December 2025.

5-Star

The 2026 Subaru Impreza earned top marks with a 5-Star Overall Vehicle Score from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

Government 5-Star Safety Ratings are part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA's) New Car Assessment Program (www.NHTSA.gov).

“Subaru's BRZ is unlike any other car at any price.”

– Car and Driver, November 2021

“The 2022 Subaru BRZ has more of everything you love.”

– Road and Track

“Subaru's BRZ is unlike any other car at any price.”

– Car and Driver, November 2021

“The 2022 Subaru BRZ has more of everything you love.”

– Road and Track

BRZ

Built to Last

96% of Subaru vehicles sold in the last 10 years are still on the road today.

Based on Experian Automotive non-luxury vehicles in operation vs. total new registrations for MY2016-2025 as of December 2025.

“No matter how you spec it, the Crosstrek delivers strong value and plenty of all-weather capability.”

- Edmunds

“If you’re looking for a versatile hauler that doesn’t need much parking space and is easy on the wallet, the Subaru Crosstrek is a good choice.”

- Automobile Magazine

“We think the Crosstrek is the best buy in its segment.”

- Autoblog

“The value here is off the scale.”

- MotorTrend

“No matter how you spec it, the Crosstrek delivers strong value and plenty of all-weather capability.”

- Edmunds

“If you’re looking for a versatile hauler that doesn’t need much parking space and is easy on the wallet, the Subaru Crosstrek is a good choice.”

- Automobile Magazine

Crosstrek

#1 in Safety

Subaru is rated #1 in safety for seven years running.

Built to Last

96% of Subaru Crosstrek vehicles sold in the last 10 years are still on the road today, more than the Honda HR-V or Toyota RAV4.

Based on Experian Automotive vehicles in operation vs. total new registrations for MY2016-2025 as of December 2025.

TOP SAFETY PICK+

The Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid is an IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK+.

Most Dependable Small SUV

The Subaru Crosstrek is #1 in Vehicle Dependability among Small SUVs.

The Subaru Crosstrek received the fewest reported problems in its segment in the JD Power 2026 U.S. Vehicle Dependability Study, based on 2023 models. Newer models may be shown. For JD Power 2026 award information, visit jdpower.com/awards.

5-Star

The 2026 Subaru Crosstrek earned top marks with a 5-Star Overall Vehicle Score from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

Government 5-Star Safety Ratings are part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA's) New Car Assessment Program (www.NHTSA.gov).

Best Projected Resale Value

The Subaru Crosstrek is #1 for Projected Resale Value among Small SUVs for three years in a row.

Awards based on the JD Power U.S. ALG residual value forecast for the 2024-2026 model years. For JD Power 2026 award information, visit jdpower.com/awards.

“Even after driving luxury SUVs on the same surfaces, the Outback's refined ride stood out.”

- MotorTrend

“The Subaru Outback's standard all-wheel drive easily handles bumpy, nonpaved surfaces so there's no limit to your family's exploring.”

- Edmunds

“This is one of the most comfortable, capable, spacious, and high-tech midsize SUVs on the market today.”

- Edmunds

“Even after driving luxury SUVs on the same surfaces, the Outback's refined ride stood out.”

- MotorTrend

“The Subaru Outback's standard all-wheel drive easily handles bumpy, nonpaved surfaces so there's no limit to your family's exploring.”

- Edmunds

Outback

Built to Last

96% of Subaru Outback vehicles sold in the last 10 years are still on the road today, more than the Toyota RAV4, Honda CR-V, Hyundai Santa Fe, or Toyota 4Runner.

Based on Experian Automotive vehicles in operation vs. total new registrations for MY2016-2025 as of December 2025.

TOP SAFETY PICK+

The Subaru Outback is an IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK+.

Best New Car

The 2026 Subaru Outback was named a Best New Car by Autotrader.

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“It's clear that Subaru has a winner on its hands.”

– MotorTrend

“The Ascent is remarkably easy to see out of, which helps make it easy to drive.”

– MotorTrend

“On the road and around town, ride quality was impressive, and the seats were seriously comfortable.”

– MotorTrend

“It's clear that Subaru has a winner on its hands.”

– MotorTrend

“The Ascent is remarkably easy to see out of, which helps make it easy to drive.”

– MotorTrend

Ascent

5-Star

The 2025 Subaru Ascent earned top marks with a 5-Star Overall Vehicle Score from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

Government 5-Star Safety Ratings are part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA's) New Car Assessment Program (www.NHTSA.gov).

Built to Last

96% of Subaru vehicles sold in the last 10 years are still on the road today.

Based on Experian Automotive non-luxury vehicles in operation vs. total new registrations for MY2016-2025 as of December 2025.

TOP SAFETY PICK+

The Subaru Ascent is an IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK+.

Solterra

Built to Last

96% of Subaru vehicles sold in the last 10 years are still on the road today.

Based on Experian Automotive non-luxury vehicles in operation vs. total new registrations for MY2016-2025 as of December 2025.

Best Projected Resale Value

The Subaru Solterra is #1 for Projected Resale Value among Electric SUVs.

Award based on the JD Power U.S. ALG residual value forecast for the 2026 model year. For JD Power 2026 award information, visit jdpower.com/awards.