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McCarthy Subaru of Lawrence · Lawrence, KS · Awards & Accolades
Most Trusted.Most Recommended.
Consumer Reports. IIHS. NHTSA. Experian. The most respected names in automotive testing all agree — Subaru.
Consumer Reports
8 Models.
Recommended.
Subaru earns more Consumer Reports Recommended awards than most other brands — across 2025 and 2026 model years. Independently tested, independently verified.
Consumer Reports does not endorse products or services. Valid 3/10/25–3/31/26. Source: consumerreports.org
Reports
Models
2025 Brand Achievement
Subaru has seven Consumer Reports Recommended Models for 2025 — more than most other brands.
CR Recommended — 7 ModelsConsumer Reports does not endorse products or services.
2026 Model Year
The Subaru Ascent is Consumer Reports Recommended. 2026 Subaru Ascent shown.
CR Recommended2025 Model Year
The 2025 Subaru Ascent is Consumer Reports Recommended.
CR Recommended2026 Model Year
The Subaru BRZ is Consumer Reports Recommended. 2026 Subaru BRZ shown.
CR Recommended2025 Model Year
The 2025 Subaru BRZ is Consumer Reports Recommended.
CR Recommended2025 Top Pick
The Subaru Crosstrek is a 2025 Top Pick, according to Consumer Reports.
CR 2025 Top Pick⚠ Year-specific — cannot be used for MY26 vehicle award work.
2025 Model Year
The 2025 Subaru Crosstrek is Consumer Reports Recommended.
CR Recommended2026 Model Year
The Subaru Forester is Consumer Reports Recommended. 2026 Subaru Forester shown.
CR Recommended2025 Top Pick · 12 Years
Top Compact SUV for 12 years in a row (2013–2025), per Consumer Reports. Named a CR Top Pick from 2013–2025.
CR 2025 Top Pick⚠ Year-specific — cannot be used for MY26 vehicle award work. CR does not endorse products or services.
2025 Model Year
The 2025 Subaru Forester is Consumer Reports Recommended.
CR Recommended2026 Model Year
The Subaru Forester Hybrid is Consumer Reports Recommended. 2026 shown.
CR Recommended2025 Model Year
The 2025 Subaru Forester Hybrid is Consumer Reports Recommended.
CR Recommended2026 Model Year
The Subaru Impreza is Consumer Reports Recommended. 2026 Subaru Impreza shown.
CR Recommended2025 Model Year
The 2025 Subaru Impreza is Consumer Reports Recommended.
CR Recommended2026 Model Year
The Subaru Outback is Consumer Reports Recommended. 2026 Subaru Outback shown.
CR Recommended2025 Model Year
The 2025 Subaru Outback is Consumer Reports Recommended.
CR Recommended2026 Model Year
The Subaru WRX is Consumer Reports Recommended. 2026 Subaru WRX shown.
CR Recommended2025 Model Year
The 2025 Subaru WRX is Consumer Reports Recommended.
CR RecommendedIIHS Safety
Top Safety Pick.
Ascent, Forester, Outback, Solterra & WRX.
Multiple Subaru models earn IIHS safety recognition — including TOP SAFETY PICK+ for the 2025 Solterra and 2026 Forester. The Forester has been recognized for 19 years running (2007–2025). The Outback and WRX for 16 years (2009–2024) and current years. The Ascent for 8 consecutive years.
2025 · IIHS Award
The 2025 Subaru Ascent is an IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK.
IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK 2025Per IIHS guidelines: format must read "IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK." All claim language required. Source: www.iihs.org | Valid 3/17/25–4/18/26
2025 · 8 Consecutive Years
An IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK for eight years running (2018–2025).
8 Consecutive Years 2018–2025Per IIHS guidelines: format must read "IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK." All claim language required. Source: www.iihs.org | Valid 3/17/25–4/18/26
2026 · All Forester
The 2026 Subaru Forester is a 2025 IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK+.
IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK+ 2025Per IIHS guidelines: format must read "IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK+." All claim language required. Source: www.iihs.org | Valid 12/19/25–6/30/26
2025 · All Forester incl. Hybrid (excl. Wilderness)
The 2025 Subaru Forester is an IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK. (Excludes Wilderness models.)
IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK 2025Per IIHS guidelines: format must read "IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK." All claim language required. Source: www.iihs.org | Valid 3/17/25–4/18/26
2025 · 19 Years Running · All Forester
An IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK for 19 years running (2007–2025).
19 Consecutive Years 2007–2025Per IIHS guidelines: format must read "IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK." All claim language required. Source: www.iihs.org | Valid 3/17/25–4/18/26
2025 · All Outback
The 2025 Subaru Outback is a 2024 IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK.
IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK 2024Per IIHS guidelines: format must read "IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK." All claim language required. Source: www.iihs.org | Valid 3/17/25–4/18/26
2025 · 16 Years Running · All Outback
An IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK for 16 years running (2009–2024).
16 Consecutive Years 2009–2024Per IIHS guidelines: format must read "IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK." All claim language required. Source: www.iihs.org | Valid 3/17/25–4/18/26
2025 · All Solterra
The 2025 Subaru Solterra is an IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK+.
IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK+ 2025Per IIHS guidelines: format must read "IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK+." All claim language required. Source: www.iihs.org | Valid 3/17/25–4/18/26
2025 · All WRX
The 2025 Subaru WRX is a 2024 IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK.
IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK 2024Per IIHS guidelines: format must read "IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK." All claim language required. Source: www.iihs.org | Valid 3/17/25–4/18/26
NHTSA 5-Star Safety
5-Star Rated.
5 Models. Multiple Years.
Government 5-Star Safety Ratings are part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA) New Car Assessment Program. Five Subaru models have earned the highest Overall Vehicle Score available.
2026 Model Year
The 2026 Subaru Ascent earned top marks with a 5-Star Overall Vehicle Score from NHTSA.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ NHTSA 5-StarGovernment 5-Star Safety Ratings are part of NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (www.NHTSA.gov).
2025 Model Year
The 2025 Subaru Ascent earned top marks with a 5-Star Overall Vehicle Score from NHTSA.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ NHTSA 5-StarGovernment 5-Star Safety Ratings are part of NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (www.NHTSA.gov).
2025 · All Forester incl. Hybrid (excl. Wilderness)
The 2025 Subaru Forester earned top marks with a 5-Star Overall Vehicle Score from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ NHTSA 5-StarApplies to all Forester including Hybrid, except Wilderness. Government 5-Star Safety Ratings are part of NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Source: www.nhtsa.gov
2025 · All Crosstrek (excl. Wilderness)
The 2025 Subaru Crosstrek earned top marks with a 5-Star Overall Vehicle Score from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ NHTSA 5-StarApplies to all Crosstrek except Wilderness. Government 5-Star Safety Ratings are part of NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (www.NHTSA.gov). N/A usage end date.
2026 · All Forester incl. Hybrid (excl. Wilderness)
The 2026 Subaru Forester earned top marks with a 5-Star Overall Vehicle Score from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ NHTSA 5-StarApplies to all Forester including Hybrid, except Wilderness. Government 5-Star Safety Ratings are part of NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (www.NHTSA.gov). N/A usage end date.
2025 · All Impreza
The 2025 Subaru Impreza earned top marks with a 5-Star Overall Vehicle Score from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ NHTSA 5-StarGovernment 5-Star Safety Ratings are part of NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (www.NHTSA.gov). N/A usage end date.
2025 · All Outback (excl. Wilderness)
The 2025 Subaru Outback earned top marks with a 5-Star Overall Vehicle Score from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ NHTSA 5-StarApplies to all Outback except Wilderness. Government 5-Star Safety Ratings are part of NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (www.NHTSA.gov). N/A usage end date.
2025 · All Solterra
The 2025 Subaru Solterra earned top marks with a 5-Star Overall Vehicle Score from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ NHTSA 5-StarGovernment 5-Star Safety Ratings are part of NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (www.NHTSA.gov). N/A usage end date.
2026 · All WRX
The 2026 Subaru WRX earned top marks with a 5-Star Overall Vehicle Score from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ NHTSA 5-StarGovernment 5-Star Safety Ratings are part of NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (www.NHTSA.gov). N/A usage end date.
2025 · All WRX
The 2025 Subaru WRX earned top marks with a 5-Star Overall Vehicle Score from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ NHTSA 5-StarGovernment 5-Star Safety Ratings are part of NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (www.NHTSA.gov). N/A usage end date.
Longevity · Reliability · Durability
96% Still on
the Road.
Subaru vehicles are built to last. Forester, Crosstrek, and Outback all show 96% still on the road after 10 years — beating their segment rivals. Impreza hits 94%. And 96% of all Subaru non-luxury vehicles remain on the road after a decade. Based on Experian Automotive vehicle registration data, December 2025.