SUBARU TAKES TOP HONOR IN 2021 ALG RESIDUAL VALUE AWARDS

 

Subaru has been named the 2021 Top Mainstream Brand for Residual Value from the ALG Residual Value Awards. ALG, the analytics division of TrueCar Inc., serves as the industry benchmark for forecasting vehicle values and depreciation data. With the latest award, Subaru is a five-time top brand for residual value, having taken home the honor in 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 and now 2021. 

 

In addition to the Residual Value Award honor, four Subaru models received top recognition in their respective segments. 

• Subaru WRX – Best Sports Car  
• Subaru Crosstrek – Best Sub-Compact Utility  
• Subaru Forester – Best Compact Utility  
• Subaru Impreza – Best Compact Car 

 

“Subaru has a proven track record when it comes to industry-leading residual values and the brand has shown consumers that their strong vehicle line-up is supported by vehicles that hold their value,” said Eric Lyman, Chief Industry Analyst at ALG. [1]

 

The ALG Residual Value Awards recognized vehicles in 29 segments predicted to maintain the highest percentage of the Manufacturers’ Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) after three years. Alongside vehicle accolades, ALG selected two brands for overall Mainstream and Premium industry sectors. Based on the 2021 model year, selected winners are determined after ALG utilizes a forecast model that looks at various macro, industry, segment, and vehicle factors. 

 

Time and again, car-buyers choose Subaru for the value, reliability, and safety that each vehicle promises. Customers know they can count on Subaru vehicles to last through the seasons of their lives. Winning the Top Brand for Residual Value Award, for a fifth year, is a testament to the love and care Subaru puts into building their cars.

 

New car shopping? Shop smart. Purchase the brand that will hold its value the longest; shop Subaru! Ferguson Subaru carries the entire line-up of Subaru's award winning family of sedans and SUVs. Ferguson Subaru is proud to serve the Greater Tulsa Metro and Northeast Oklahoma.

 

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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.

Subaru Has Record-Breaking Month and Record-Breaking Year

Subaru of America had a record breaking December. Subaru sold a total of 56,274 vehicles, in December, making it the best month ever for Subaru, eclipsing the previous best month of September 2015 (53,070). The month also marked the 22nd successive month of 40,000+ vehicle sales for the Japanese automaker, which continues to outpace the industry. 

December didn't just mark an impressive month; it also capped the end of a record breaking year for Subaru. It was the best year in Subaru's history. It was also the seventh consecutive year of sales records for Subaru of America and eighth consecutive year of sales increases. 

Every vehicle in Subaru's line-up of award-winning sedans and SUVs help contribute to the record-breaking success. 

Taking a look at Subaru's sedan line-up, the Subaru Legacy sedan achieved 60,447 sales in 2015. On the performance side, the company’s WRX and STI models were up 32.3% with annual sales of 33,724. 

Subaru's SUVs, the Forester, Outback, WRX/STI and Crosstrek, were also notably strong as each carline achieved new annual sales records. The Forester and Outback mid-size CUVs finished the year with sales of 175,192 and 152,294, up 9.5% and 9.7%, respectively. The small CUV entrant, Crosstrek, added 88,927 sales to the year-end total. 

Here's a list of accomplishments Subaru achieved at the end of December, 2015:

• 22nd consecutive month of more than 10,000 Outbacks sold; Best Outback month ever 
• Best December ever for Legacy, Forester, WRX/STI, Outback and Crosstrek 
• Best year ever for Forester, WRX/STI, Outback and Crosstrek 
• 29th consecutive month of more than 10,000 Foresters sold 
• 49th consecutive month of year-over-year growth 
• December 2015 marks best-ever sales month in company history 
• Subaru sets a new all-time sales record of 582,675 vehicles; up 13.4 percent over 2014 

Subaru’s President and Chief Operating Officer, Thomas J. Doll, had the following to say about Subaru's continued success, “As our franchise closes its seventh consecutive annual sales record, we have to give our heartfelt thanks to our retailers, distributors and colleagues, as well as Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. for making these historic results possible." 

With a focus on customer-oriented products, Subaru is well positioned to continue its success into 2016. Not only are Subaru vehicles fuel-efficient, every Subaru comes with Subaru's famous Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive, giving the vehicles unparalleled traction and control. 

Ferguson Subaru is here to serve Northeast Oklahoma. After signing the Subaru Love Promise, we've pledge to do right by our Tulsa-area community. The Subaru Love Promise is a pledge we made to continue making a positive impact in the world and in our neighborhood. We are also looking forward to Subaru's continue success in 2016, and give our thanks to our Broken Arrow, Tulsa, and Northeast Oklahoma customers for a great year in 2015.