Subaru's Best Cars For Teens | Awards & Recommendations

DISCOVER THE SUBARU ADVANTAGE FOR TEEN DRIVERS


At our Subaru dealership, we're thrilled to share some exciting news: Subaru has once again shone brightly on the lists of best cars for teens! With an impressive seven spots on the 2024 teen driver recommendation list by both the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety and Consumer Reports, Subaru continues to prioritize safety and reliability for young drivers.

 

For families seeking a safe and practical option for their recent high school graduate or any young driver, Subaru offers an array of vehicles that have been endorsed by these esteemed organizations. Whether you're considering a new vehicle from the 2024 model year or exploring our selection of reliable used cars, Subaru has you covered.

 

Visit us at Proctor Subaru to discover the Subaru vehicles recommended for teen drivers by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety and Consumer Reports. With Subaru, you can trust that your young driver will be behind the wheel of a vehicle that prioritizes safety, reliability, and peace of mind.

New Vehicles: 2024 Model Year (IIHS & Consumer Reports Teen Driver Recommendations)

  • 2024 Subaru Ascent
  • 2024 Subaru Impreza
  • 2024 Subaru Outback
2024 Subaru Ascent Crimson Red Pearl
2024 Subaru Impreza Oasis Blue Pearl
2024 Subaru Outback Crystal White Pearl

Used Vehicles: Best Choice (IIHS & Consumer Reports Teen Driver Recommendations)

2019 Subaru Legacy
2021 Subaru Forester green

 

 

 

Used Vehicles: Good Choice (IIHS & Consumer Reports Teen Driver Recommendations)

  • Subaru Legacy (2019)
  • Subaru Forester (2021 or newer)
  • Subaru Impreza sedan or 5-door
    (2019-2020)
  • Subaru Legacy (2017-2018)
2019-2020 Subaru Impreza sedan or 5-door
2017-2018 Subaru Legacy

We're excited to share that three Subaru models have earned recognition in the 2024 Best Cars for Teens awards by U.S. News & World Report! It's a proud moment for us as these vehicles have been selected as winners in their respective categories. We're certain that these Subarus will provide both teen drivers and their parents with the peace of mind and confidence they seek on the road.



Best Cars for Teens Awards (2024 U.S. New & World Report)

Best SUV for Teens $35k to $40k - 2024 Subaru Outback
Best Car for Teens $30k to $35k - 2024 Subaru Legacy
Best Used Small SUV for Teens - 2020 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid



Since 2013, Subaru has received a cumulative total of 71 IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK+ awards, which is more than any other brand.** ***

For more information about the 2024 Teen Driver Vehicle Recommendations, please visit: https://www.iihs.org/news/detail/iihs-consumer-reports-name-safe-affordable-vehicles-for-teens
 


The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) is an independent, nonprofit scientific and educational organization dedicated to reducing deaths, injuries and property damage from motor vehicle crashes through research and evaluation and through education of consumers, policymakers and safety professionals. IIHS is wholly supported by auto insurers. For more information from IIHS, go to iihs.org

Consumer Reports
Consumer Reports is a nonprofit membership organization that works side by side with consumers to create a fairer, safer and healthier world. For 80 years, CR has provided evidence-based product testing and ratings, rigorous research, hard-hitting investigative journalism, public education and steadfast policy action on behalf of consumers’ interests. For more information from CR, go to consumerreports.org

*    Consumer Reports does not endorse products or services
**  Claim applies to U.S.-spec vehicles. Based on research conducted by Subaru of America and Subaru Canada. 
*** As of April 2024