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

All-New 2026 Forester
Two decades of excellence. The Forester (including Hybrid and Wilderness) celebrates 20 consecutive years of IIHS accolades.

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
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.
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.






