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Subaru Named #1 Brand by Consumer Reports
31 Brands Tested. Subaru Came Out on Top, Again.
View New Subaru InventoryAn Independent Verdict From A Trusted Source
Consumer Reports doesn't accept advertising dollars, and it doesn't answer to any car company, which is exactly why its brand rankings matter. Subaru posted the highest combined Overall Score of any brand tested for the second year running, built on road-test results, predicted reliability, owner satisfaction, and crash safety data.
#1
Among 31 Brands Consumer Reports Tested
9
Subaru Models Hold Recommended Status
Forester
Named Top Compact SUV, Gas & Hybrid
Crosstrek
Named Top Subcompact SUV, Gas & Hybrid
Nine current Subaru models carry Consumer Reports' Recommended badge: Forester and Forester Hybrid, Crosstrek and Crosstrek Hybrid, Outback, Ascent, Impreza, BRZ, and WRX. Two nameplates cleared an even higher bar. The Forester was named Top Compact SUV and the Crosstrek was named Top Subcompact SUV in Consumer Reports' 2026 Top Picks, a list that covers just 10 vehicles across the entire industry.
CR's own testing team credits more than what a test drive reveals: shared parts across the lineup that keep reliability consistent model to model, and driver-assist systems that hold up under emergency braking and handling tests.
The Four Numbers Behind Subaru's Ranking
Consumer Reports scores every brand it tests on the same four measures, then averages them into one figure. This is how Subaru broke down.
Overall Score
82
Highest of Any Brand Tested
Road‑Test Score
88
Out of 100 Points
Predicted Reliability
4/5
Based on Owner Surveys
Owner Satisfaction
4/5
Say They'd Buy Again
An 82 Overall Score edged out BMW for the top brand ranking, with Porsche, Honda, and Toyota rounding out the next three spots among all 31 brands tested this year.
Every Recommended Subaru Model, at a Glance
Five of the nine models below also earned a 2026 Top Pick distinction.
Forester
Recommended + Top Pick
Forester Hybrid
Recommended + Top Pick
Crosstrek
Recommended + Top Pick
Crosstrek Hybrid
Recommended + Top Pick
Outback
Recommended + Top Pick
Ascent
Recommended
Impreza
Recommended
BRZ
Recommended
WRX
Recommended
A #1-Ranked Brand, Backed By a Dealership Promise
Consumer Reports can vouch for the vehicle. The Burke Promise is our commitment to what happens after you buy it: straightforward pricing and honest service for drivers throughout Cape May Court House, Stone Harbor, and the rest of the Jersey Shore. It's part of why 97% of Subaru vehicles sold in the last 10 years are still on the road today: the car and the dealership both have to hold up over time.
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Consumer Reports combines four scores into one Overall Score for every brand it tests: road-test results, predicted reliability, owner satisfaction, and safety. Subaru's combined average beat every other brand tested for the second consecutive year.
Nine models: Forester, Forester Hybrid, Crosstrek, Crosstrek Hybrid, Outback, Ascent, Impreza, BRZ, and WRX are all Consumer Reports Recommended right now.
Yes, two. The Forester (gas and hybrid) took Top Compact SUV, and the Crosstrek (gas and hybrid) took Top Subcompact SUV in Consumer Reports' 2026 Top Picks list.
No. Consumer Reports is an independent nonprofit that buys its own test vehicles and doesn't endorse or partner with brands. Its scores come from in-house road testing and owner surveys, not manufacturer input.
The Burke Promise is Burke Subaru's commitment to straightforward pricing and honest service for drivers throughout Cape May Court House and the surrounding Jersey Shore area.
This was our first trip to Burke Subaru Service. We were impressed with their communication, professionalism and efficiency. We will surely return.
John S. | Google Review
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