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2008 IIHS Top Safety Rating
The 2009 Forester earned top ratings in all three of the Institute's crash tests - offset frontal as well as side and rear impact - plus it offers electronic stability control.1e
Listed in top 10 Best Cars For Snow1c
These high-profile awards were given to Forester by the "Vehicles" section editors of Forbes.com.
Listed in Forbes 15 Safest SUV List1c
These high-profile awards were given to Forester by the "Vehicles" section editors of Forbes.com.
Highest crash test rating in all government crash tests (five out of five stars)1b
Forester's 5-star rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is the organization's top rating.
Lowest True Cost to OwnSM Vehicle for December 20071h
Owning an Impreza costs less overall than owning similar vehicles, according to Edmunds.com.
Highest rating in front driver, front passenger and side driver crash tests (five out of five stars)1b
Impreza's 5-star rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is the organization's top rating.
2008 IIHS Top Safety Pick
The Impreza earned top ratings in all three of the Institute's crash tests - offset frontal as well as side and rear impact - and it was the only small car to get a Top Safety Pick, plus it offers electronic stability control.1f
Lowest True Cost to OwnSM Wagon Under $30,000 for December 20071h
Owning an Impreza costs less overall than owning similar vehicles, according to Edmunds.com.
A Coolest New Car Under $18,0001g
Editors of Kelley Blue Book's kbb.com evaluated safety, fuel economy, interior size, comfort, technology, fun-to-drive-factor and "cool" factor in its picks.
Four out of five stars in side passenger and rollover crash tests1b
Impreza’s 5-star rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is the organization’s top rating.
The Legacy earned top ratings in all three of the Institute's crash tests - offset frontal as well as side and rear impact - plus it offers electronic stability control.1d
Highest crash test rating in all government crash tests (five out of five stars)1b
Legacy's 5-star rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is the organization's top rating.
The Tribeca earned top ratings in all three of the Institute's crash tests - offset frontal as well as side and rear impact - plus it offers electronic stability control.1a
Listed in top 10 Best Cars For Snow1c
These high-profile awards were given to Tribeca by the "Vehicles" section editors of Forbes.com.
Best Residual Value Award in crossover SUV
The Tribeca retains the highest percentage of its original price at the end of a conventional three-year lease.
Highest crash test rating in all government crash tests (five out of five stars)1b
Tribeca's 5-star rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is the organization's top rating.
Listed in Forbes 15 Safest SUV List1c
These high-profile awards were given to Tribeca by the "Vehicles" section editors of Forbes.com.
Lowest True Cost to OwnSM Vehicle for December 20071h
Owning an Impreza costs less overall than owning similar vehicles, according to Edmunds.com.
Highest rating in front driver, front passenger and side driver crash tests (five out of five stars)1b
Impreza's 5-star rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is the organization's top rating.
2008 IIHS Top Safety Pick
The Impreza earned top ratings in all three of the Institute's crash tests - offset frontal as well as side and rear impact - and it was the only small car to get a Top Safety Pick, plus it offers electronic stability control.1f
Lowest True Cost to OwnSM Wagon Under $30,000 for December 20071h
Owning an Impreza costs less overall than owning similar vehicles, according to Edmunds.com.
A Coolest New Car Under $18,0001g
Editors of Kelley Blue Book's kbb.com evaluated safety, fuel economy, interior size, comfort, technology, fun-to-drive-factor and "cool" factor in its picks.
Four out of five stars in side passenger and rollover crash tests1b
Impreza’s 5-star rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is the organization’s top rating.