If a friend told you that the Subaru brand has out-earned the Volvo brand in terms of recognition for outstanding safety from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), you might be skeptical. But then after a few seconds’ contemplation, you’d remember that Subaru of America designs and builds some of the auto world’s most sought-after vehicles, and that safety must have something to do with this.
If you asked your friend to name one of the safest Subaru sedans, no doubt he’d start with the 2017 Subaru Legacy. This beautiful ride is one of only a handful of midsize cars to receive the IIHS’ vaunted Top Safety Pick+ (TSP+) distinction, confirming every 2017 Subaru Legacy near Bethesda, MD as a tour de force when it comes to occupant protection. The TSP+ accolade means that the 2017 Subaru Legacy passed with flying colors every single test the IIHS threw at it, including roof strength, front crash protection, and headlights. Standard all-wheel drive is a big contributor to this midsize sedan’s impeccable safety record, and so too is the Subaru EyeSight Driver Assist Technology package, which this year adds reverse automatic braking to an impressive menu that already includes lane-departure warning with automatic intervention, and forward collision warning with pedestrian detection and automatic braking.
The 2017 Subaru Crosstrek is another Subaru model that’s ahead of its time on the safety front. This compact SUV, which along with the 2017 Subaru Outback and 2017 Subaru Forester (also a TSP+ beneficiary) forms a trio of sublime crossover SUVs, earned the IIHS’ Top Safety Pick (TSP) citation, missing out by a whisker on the TSP+ marque.
Whether you choose a 2017 Subaru Legacy, a 2017 Subaru Crosstrek near Washington, D.C., or another Subaru automobile, rock-solid protection is a given!
