2022 Subaru BRZ Earns IIHS 2022 TOP SAFETY PICK+ Award

Subaru announced that the 2022 BRZ sport car was named a 2022 TOP SAFETY PICK+ by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). The 2022 BRZ achieved IIHS’s highest honor for the first time. The 2022 BRZ joins six other Subaru models in receiving an IIHS award this year including.

 

 

 

2022 TOP SAFETY PICK + Winners

• Subaru BRZ
• Subaru Outback
• Subaru Legacy
• Subaru Ascent
• Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid 

 

2022 TOP SAFETY PICK Winners

• Subaru Impreza
• Subaru Crosstrek 

 

To earn a 2022 TOP SAFETY PICK or TOP SAFETY PICK+ award, vehicles must receive  ‘Good’ ratings in each of IIHS’s six crashworthiness evaluations; ‘Good’ or ‘Acceptable’ headlight ratings, and available front crash prevention that achieves “Advanced” or “Superior” ratings in both vehicle-to-vehicle and vehicle-to-pedestrian evaluations. The ‘Plus’ is awarded to models that come exclusively with ‘Good’ or ‘Acceptable’ headlights. 

 

 “We are thrilled the all-new BRZ received a TOP SAFETY PICK+ award right out of the gate,” said Thomas J. Doll, President and Chief Executive Officer, Subaru of America, Inc. “Our top priority with BRZ is to provide customers with an exciting and engaging sports car with the highest standards in safety.” [1]

 

The 2022 Subaru BRZ is powered by a 2.4-liter 228 hp SUBARU BOXER® engine paired with a six-speed close-ratio manual transmission or a six-speed electronic direct-control automatic transmission. The 2022 Subaru BRZ is offered in two trim levels, Premium and Limited. Find your new 2022 Subaru BRZ at Ferguson Subaru, near Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Sources:

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Subaru Media.

Subaru Earns Four Awards in Kelley Blue Book 2022 5-Year Cost To Own Awards

Subaru has won four categories in Kelley Blue Book’s 2022 5-Year Cost to Own Awards. The 2022 Subaru Outback earned was recognized as the leader in the Mid-Size SUV 2-Row category (second year in a row). The 2022 Subaru Forester secured the crown in the Compact SUV category (third year in a row). The 2022 Subaru BRZ took the top spot in the Sports Car category. Finally, the 2022 Subaru Ascent won in the Mid-Size SUV 3-Row category (second year in a row). 

 

 

2022 Subaru Outback 

5-Year Cost to Own Award: Midsize SUV – 2-row (second year in a row) 

 

2022 Subaru Forester 

5-Year Cost to Own Award: Compact SUV (third year in a row) 

 

2022 Subaru BRZ 

5-Year Cost to Own Award: Sports Car   

 

2022 Subaru Ascent 

5-Year Cost to Own Award: Mid-Size – 3-row (second year in a row) 

 

Kelley Blue Book, the leading provider of new and used vehicle valuation and information, created the 5-Year Cost to Own Awards to help shoppers make more informed new-car buying decisions by breaking down typical ownership cost details and naming the brands and models with the lowest projected five-year total. This data allows consumers to see the big picture of what a new vehicle will cost them over time, helping shoppers save money by choosing a vehicle that best meets their needs and their long-term budget. 

 

Kelley Blue Book 5-Year Cost to Own information is developed using Kelley Blue Book® Residual Values to calculate depreciation costs. Kelley Blue Book calculates total ownership costs for new vehicles by applying a sophisticated valuation methodology along with critical financial data from third-party providers. 

 

Subaru’s performance on the latest Kelley Blue Book’s 5-Year Cost to Own Awards reinforces Subaru’s commitment to providing customers with vehicles made to the highest standards of value, dependability, reliability, and safety. Ferguson Subaru is Northeast Oklahoma's premier Subaru dealer. 

 

Ferguson Subaru is proud to offer all four Kelley Blue Book’s 2022 5-Year Cost to Own award-winning Subaru models. If you'd like to learn more about the Ascent, BRZ, Forester, Outback, or any other new Subaru model; contact our team of friendly Subaru product experts at 918-258-1800.

Outback and BRZ Earn Car and Driver 2022 Editors’ Choice Awards

The Subaru Outback and Subaru BRZ were named Car and Driver 2022 Editors’ Choice award winners. 

 

 

The editors of Car and Driver noted, “Our staff of automotive experts has pored over every data point, driven hundreds of thousands of miles, and applied our rigorous testing regimen to vehicles of every type to determine the best and brightest cars, trucks, SUVs, minivans, and electric vehicles available today.” [1]

 

Car and Driver editors went on to say, "Vehicles that earn our Editors' Choice award each year are the top-ranked models in their respective segments...All of the vehicles listed have excelled in our testing and impressed us on the road. Each one fulfills its intended mission superbly and delivers great value at its price point." [1]

 

The Subaru Outback earned its 2022 Editors’ Choice award in the "station wagon" category. The editors of Car and Driver praised the Outback for its rugged appearance, cargo-friendly interior, and comfortable ride. The Subaru BRZ received its 2022 Editors’ Choice badge in the "Affordable Sports Car" segment. The BRZ received high marks for its affordability, powerful engine, and "delightful" handling. 

 

Ferguson Subaru is Northeast Oklahoma's premier Subaru dealer. Ferguson Subaru is proud to offer both of Subaru's Car and Driver 2022 Editors’ Choice award winning models. If you'd like to learn more about the Subaru Outback, Subaru BRZ, or any other new Subaru model; contact our team of friendly, Subaru product experts at 918-258-1800.

 

 

Sources:

[1]
Johnson, Darin. “2022 Editors' Choice: The Best New Cars, Trucks, Suvs, and Minivans.” Car and Driver, Car and Driver, 1 Feb. 2022, https://www.caranddriver.com/features/a38873223/2022-editors-choice/.