Subaru Earns Three Drivers Choice Awards From Car and Driver

Each year, Car and Driver issues its Editor’s Choice awards. Subaru of Rochester is proud to inform you that three Subaru models were included in the 2024 Editors’ Choice Awards. 

Often, automotive magazine awards only select among new, redesigned, or significantly changed models.  By contrast, the candidates for the Editor’s Choice List can be any model sold in the US. Thus, these vehicles are selected from among 500 models in 36 categories. Each winner is considered among the best in their respective category. The three 2024 Subaru models and their respective categories selected by Car and Driver for this honor are: 

• BRZ – Affordable Sports Car
• Crosstrek – Compact SUV
• Outback – Station Wagon

“We are thrilled the BRZ, Outback, and all-new Crosstrek are 2024 top picks by the editors at Car and Driver,” said Jeff Walters, President and Chief Operating Officer of Subaru of America, Inc. “Our goal as an automaker is to deliver vehicles that are built to the highest standards of safety, performance, and technology.”

The judging is based on the many driving impressions, road tests, and comparisons Car and Driver conducts throughout the year. The Editor’s Choice criteria for judgment include:

• Results from Car and Driver’s industry-leading rigorous instrumented testing
• Editors’ subjective evaluations of::
  • Performance
  • How well a vehicle fulfills its intended mission
  • The ranking each vehicle earns within its market segment versus its competitors.

“The vehicles on this list have the equivalent of the highest grade-point averages, and they comprise approximately the top quarter of the market. These are the ones we wouldn’t hesitate to recommend to our friends, families, and you. We’ve bought more than a few of these vehicles ourselves.”

BRZ

Car and Driver’s editors praised the 2024 BRZ for its fundamental sports car attributes, which include: 

• Low weight
• Ultra-low center of gravity
• Precision steering
• Agile handling 

They also appreciate that all this sports car goodness comes in an affordable 2+2 package. The 2.4-liter SUBARU boxer-4 fitted to the 2nd-generation BRZ produces 228 horsepower and 184 lb-ft of torque. The BRZ 2024 starts at $30,195 and is available in Premium, Limited, and new tS trim levels. 

Crosstrek

The 2024 Crosstrek is fully redesigned with new exterior and interior styling, improved ride and handling, enhanced safety, and more technology with the STARLINK® system’s  11.6-inch touchscreen on all but the base model. While the 3rd-generation Crosstrek still proudly displays its Impreza roots, Car and Driver finds it more off-road capable than most crossovers in its class with a comprehensive list of standard and available features. It also has a competitive starting price of $24,995. The 2024 Crosstrek is available in Base, Premium, Sport, Limited, and Wilderness trim levels.

Outback

First, it must be acknowledged that few wagons remain in the U.S. market, and most other wagons are from European luxury brands. Car and Driver recognized the 2024 Outback for delivering an optimal blend of SUV capability and car-like ride and handling. Its 8.7-inch ground clearance is greater than most crossovers in its class, and the Wilderness trim level rises even further to 9.3 inches. And yet, the Outback maintains a comfortably low step-in height, which they state: ”continues to be the wagon of choice for adventurous families—and those who just want to look adventurous.” With a starting price of $28,895, the 2024 Outback is available in Base, Premium, Limited, Touring, Onyx Edition, Wilderness, and XT trim levels.

These models were winners to Subaru of Rochester, but third-party recognition is always appreciated. If you are in the market for a model in any of these segments, it is time for you to visit our store and let them become your choice as well.