2018 WRX & 2018 Crosstrek Earn IIHS 2017 Top Safety Pick+ Award

The 2018 WRX and 2018 Crosstrek, when equipped with optional EyeSight Driver Assist Technology, have received the 2017 TOP SAFETY PICK award. Both the 2018 WRX and 2018 Crosstrek also received the 2017 TOP SAFETY PICK+ award from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), when equipped with both EyeSight and LED Steering Responsive Headlights. 

The 2018 WRX and 2018 Crosstrek received the 2017 TOP SAFETY PICK award by achieving the highest possible rating of “Good” in the IIHS crashworthiness evaluations of rear impact, roof crush, side impact, front moderate overlap, and front small overlap, as well as EyeSight receiving a “Superior” rating in the Institute’s front crash prevention testing. 

These safety accolades prove Subaru's committed to developing vehicles with the highest safety standards. The Subaru WRX has earned an IIHS Top Safety pick for three years running (2015-2017), while the Subaru Crosstrek is an IIHS Top Safety Pick for six years running (2012-2017). 

All 2018 Subaru models with EyeSight and LED Steering Responsive Headlights have now received the highest possible 2017 safety rating from IIHS. The WRX and Crosstrek join the Outback, Legacy, Impreza, and Forester to have earned the prestigious safety award.