March 14, 2025 , Camden, N.J. –
- For 2025, IIHS instituted higher standards for updated moderate overlap front crash testing
- Subaru Solterra earned top honors with IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK+
- Subaru Ascent and Forester earned IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK, including the all-new Subaru Forester Hybrid
- As of March 2025, Subaru has received 74 IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK+ awards since 2013*
Subaru of America, Inc. announced today its 2025 Solterra, 2025 Ascent, and 2025 Forester, including Forester Hybrid, were IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK award winners, including a TOP SAFETY PICK+ win for Solterra. The 2025 Subaru Ascent and 2025 Subaru Forester and Forester Hybrid, excluding the Wilderness trim for Forester, earned a 2025 TOP SAFETY PICK award from the institution, marking the Subaru Forester’s 19th IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK award.
2025 TOP SAFETY PICK+ Winners
- 2025 Subaru Solterra (TSP+ for three consecutive years)
2025 TOP SAFETY PICK Winners
- 2025 Subaru Ascent (TSP for 8 consecutive years)
- 2025 Subaru Forester (TSP for 19 consecutive years)
Jeff Walters, President and Chief Operating Officer, Subaru of America, Inc.: “It’s an honor for Solterra, Ascent and Forester to be recognized by IIHS’ new, increasingly rigorous testing for both driver safety and passenger safety. We’re proud to offer a competitive set of vehicles with ever expanding advancements supporting all-around passenger safety in our 2- and 3-row vehicles.”
For 2025 testing, vehicles must earn an acceptable rating in the updated test to qualify for TOP SAFETY PICK, while a good rating is required for the TOP SAFETY PICK+ award. The IIHS’ updated moderate overlap front test adds an additional dummy seated behind the driver to better test back seat passenger safety.
The 2025 Subaru Solterra all-electric SUV offers 8.3 inches of ground clearance for genuine off-road capability at an affordable price – best in class among small electric SUVs.
The 2025 Ascent offers a spacious interior with flexible 7- and 8-passenger seating options and an impressive list of standard safety, driver assist, and in-vehicle technologies.
The new 2025 Subaru Forester is available in Base, Premium, Sport, Limited, and Touring trim levels while the all-new Forester Hybrid is available in Premium, Sport, Limited, and Touring trim levels.The 2025 Forester and Forester Hybrid offer standard Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive and 8.7 inches of ground clearance. Both vehicles are equipped with the latest version of Subaru’s award-winning EyeSight® Driver Assist Technology.
For the full list of 2025 IIHS winners, visit the IIHS website.
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