14 Subaru Vehicles Recommended for Teens by IIHS and Consumer Reports

Subaru Vehicles Make a Great Choice for Teen Drivers

Recently it was announced that 14 Subaru vehicles were jointly recommended by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) and Consumer Reports for both new and used vehicles for teen drivers. Families looking for safe, affordable vehicles for recent high school graduates or other young drivers can choose from some iconic Subaru options! The recommendations are based on a comprehensive evaluation by both organizations on various criteria, including vehicle cost, vehicle type, size, reliability, emergency handling, braking distance performance, and safety ratings.

Subaru Vehicles Recommended for Teens

New Vehicles: 2025 Model Year 

• Subaru Ascent
• Subaru Forester (excluding Wilderness trim)
• Subaru Solterra

Used Vehicles: Best Choice 

• Subaru Ascent (2021 or newer)
• Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid (2019)
• Subaru Forester (2019 or newer)
• Subaru Legacy (2020 or newer)
• Subaru Outback (2020² or newer)

Used Vehicles: Good Choice

• Subaru Crosstrek (2014 or newer)
• Subaru Forester (2014-2018)
• Subaru Impreza sedan or 5-door (2014 or newer)
• Subaru Legacy (2015-2019)
• Subaru Outback (2015-2019)

Other Commendations for Subaru

For 2025, Consumer Reports ranks Subaru as the Best Overall Automotive Brand and Most Reliable Brand. The Ascent, Crosstrek, Forester, Legacy, BRZ, WRX, Impreza, and Outback are recommended models by Consumer Reports. Plus, as of March 2025, Subaru has received 74 IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK+ awards since 2013!

Find Your Teen A Subaru at Thelen in Michigan

Whether you’re looking to treat your teen to a new or used Subaru, Thelen Subaru in Bay City, Michigan, can assist you in finding the best option for your budget! Give us a call at 989-812-0145 to schedule your test drive today.

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