Subaru receives three 2025 IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK awards, with the Solterra earning the prestigious IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK+ award

Subaru of America, Inc. announced today its 2025 Solterra, 2025 Ascent, and 2025 Forester, including Forester Hybrid, were IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK award winners, including a TOP SAFETY PICK+ win for Solterra. The 2025 Subaru Ascent and 2025 Subaru Forester and Forester Hybrid, excluding the Wilderness trim for Forester, earned a 2025 TOP SAFETY PICK award from the institution, marking the Subaru Forester’s 19th IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK award.
2025 TOP SAFETY PICK+ Winners
- 2025 Subaru Solterra (TSP+ for three consecutive years)
2025 TOP SAFETY PICK Winners
- 2025 Subaru Ascent (TSP for 8 consecutive years)
- 2025 Subaru Forester (TSP for 19 consecutive years)
Jeff Walters, President and Chief Operating Officer, Subaru of America, Inc.: “It’s an honor for Solterra, Ascent and Forester to be recognized by IIHS’ new, increasingly rigorous testing for both driver safety and passenger safety. We’re proud to offer a competitive set of vehicles with ever expanding advancements supporting all-around passenger safety in our 2- and 3-row vehicles.”
For 2025 testing, vehicles must earn an acceptable rating in the updated test to qualify for TOP SAFETY PICK, while a good rating is required for the TOP SAFETY PICK+ award. The IIHS’ updated moderate overlap front test adds an additional dummy seated behind the driver to better test back seat passenger safety.
The 2025 Subaru Solterra is available in Premium, Limited, Touring, and new Touring Onyx Edition trim levels and has a lower starting price for 2025 of $38,495 MSRP (before applicable federal, state, or local tax credits) and is available now at Subaru retailers nationwide. The 2025 Subaru Solterra all-electric SUV offers 8.3 inches of ground clearance for genuine off-road capability at an affordable price – best in class among small electric SUVs.
The 2025 Subaru Ascent 3-row SUV is available in Premium, Onyx Edition, Limited, Limited Bronze Edition, Touring, and Onyx Edition Touring trim levels and has a starting price of $38,910 MSRP and is available at Subaru retailers. The 2025 Ascent offers a spacious interior with flexible 7- and 8-passenger seating options and an impressive list of standard safety, driver assist, and in-vehicle technologies.
The new 2025 Subaru Forester is available in Base, Premium, Sport, Limited, and Touring trim levels while the all-new Forester Hybrid is available in Premium, Sport, Limited, and Touring trim levels. Starting prices are $29,995 and $34,995 MSRP respectively, and both vehicles sport a new stylish exterior and refined, quieter interior for 2025. The 2025 Forester and Forester Hybrid offer standard Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive and 8.7 inches of ground clearance. Both vehicles are equipped with the latest version of Subaru’s award-winning EyeSight® Driver Assist Technology.
For the full list of 2025 IIHS winners, visit the IIHS website.
