Subaru earns two awards in 2022 U.S. News & World Report Best Cars for Teens

August 23, 2022 by Subaru

•Subaru earns Best Cars for Teens awards in two new-car segments

•Ascent wins Best SUV in $35K-$40K price range

•Forester secures Best SUV priced from $30K to $35K

Subaru of America, Inc. today announced that the automaker has won two categories in U.S. News & World Report's 2022 Best Cars for Teens. The 2022 Subaru Ascent and Forester earned top spots in their respective segments.

2022 Subaru Ascent

Best New SUV for Teens: $35K to $40K

2022 Subaru Forester

Best New SUV for Teens: $30K to $35K

'We are thrilled to receive the 2022 Best Cars for Teens award for Ascent and Forester from U.S. News & World Report,' said Thomas J. Doll, President and Chief Executive Officer, Subaru of America, Inc. 'These awards reinforce our commitment to providing customers and their families with vehicles made to the highest standards of safety, reliability, dependability, and value.'

For 2022, all Best New Cars for Teens are available with forward collision warning and forward automatic emergency braking, as well as lane-departure warning and lane-keep assist. All winners also have teen driver controls or available smartphone apps that send parents alerts when the car goes over a set speed or is driven outside a set time period or geographic area. These features allow parents to set limits for teen drivers and have an ongoing conversation with their teens about responsible driving habits.

To be named one of the Best New Cars for Teens, a vehicle has to have the best combination of predicted reliability ratings, crash test scores, available advanced driver-assistance features and top critics' recommendations in the U.S. News Best Cars rankings in its price category.

The 2022 Subaru Ascent and Forester come standard with award-winning EyeSight® Driver Assist Technology featuring Automatic Pre-Collision Braking and Throttle Management, Lane Keep Assist, Lane Departure and Sway Warning as well as Lead Vehicle Start Alert. Both vehicles received the highest possible rating of 'Superior' for front crash prevention by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).

SUBARU STARLINK® connected services offers three available packages for Ascent and Forester. The STARLINK Safety Plus Package includes SOS emergency assistance, enhanced roadside assistance, advanced automatic collision notification, maintenance notifications, monthly vehicle health report, and diagnostic alerts.

For even greater peace of mind, the STARLINK Safety Plus & Security Plus Package adds remote engine start with climate control; stolen vehicle recovery service; vehicle security alarm notification; remote lock/unlock; remote horn and lights; and remote vehicle locator. Also, parenting features including boundary, speed, and curfew alerts are part of the service.

The STARLINK Concierge Package adds the convenience of in-vehicle assistance with restaurant and hotel reservations, purchasing tickets for sporting/theater events and scheduling service appointments.

For more information about the 2022 Best Cars for Teens, please visit: https://cars.usnews.com/cars-trucks/best-cars-for-teens

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