2026 Subaru Safety Leaders: Triple IIHS Top Safety Pick+ Winners

Built to Protect. Awarded to Prove it.
The 2026 Subaru Forester, Outback, & Ascent have earned the industry's highest safety honor: the IIHS Top Safety Pick+.
Raising the Bar for YOUR Protection
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) updated their testing for 2026, making it harder than ever to earn a "Plus" rating. To qualify, Subaru excelled in:
  • Side-Impact Protection: Enhanced cabin strength to protect you in a collision.
  • Pedestrian Crash Prevention: Smarter EyeSight® technology that sees what you might miss.
  • Rear-Seat Passenger Safety: New, stricter evaluations ensuring every passenger is protected, regardless of where they sit.
The 2026 Winners Circle
2026 Subaru Forester 4-door SUV
All-New 2026 Forester
Two decades of excellence. The Forester (including Hybrid and Wilderness) celebrates 20 consecutive years of IIHS accolades.
2026 Subaru Outback 4-door SUV
All-New 2026 Outback
The legendary SUV, now even safer. The 2026 Outback (including Wilderness) offers rugged capability with the industry's top safety tech.
2026 Subaru Ascent 4-door SUV
2026 Subaru Ascent
Family-sized protection. With three rows of safety, the Ascent ensures your most precious cargo is secure on every journey.
Safety Isn't a Luxury- It's a Subaru Standard.

While other major manufacturers only saw a handful of vehicles meet these new, stricter standards, Subaru continues to lead. We don't just build cars; we build confidence for the roads of Pennsylvania and Maryland.
 Family riding in vehicle
 Person cheerfully signing documents.
Experience the Gold Standard of Safety

Visit Thomas Bedford Subaru or Thomas Cumberland Subaru today for a personalized demonstration of the safety features that set these models apart.