SUBARU BRZ EARNS IIHS 2022 TOP SAFETY PICK+ AWARD

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May 03, 2022, 10:00 ET

First time BRZ has earned IIHS TSP+ award
Received a 'Superior' rating in front crash prevention
Seven Subaru models have received 2022 IIHS safety awards
Subaru has received more IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK+ awards than any other brand since 2013 (as of April 2022)

CAMDEN, N.J., May 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Subaru of America, Inc. announced that the 2022 BRZ sport car was named a 2022 TOP SAFETY PICK+ by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). The 2022 BRZ achieved IIHS's highest honor for the first time thanks to the addition of EyeSight^® Driver Assist Technology as standard equipment on models with an automatic transmission. The 2022 BRZ joins six other Subaru models in receiving an IIHS award this year including:

2022 TOP SAFETY PICK + Winners

Subaru BRZ Earns IIHS 2022 TOP SAFETY PICK+ Award

Subaru Ascent (TSP for five consecutive years)*
Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid (TSP+ for four consecutive years)*
Subaru Legacy (TSP for 17 consecutive years)*
Subaru Outback (TSP for 14 consecutive years)*

2022 TOP SAFETY PICK Winners

Subaru Crosstrek (with EyeSight^® and specific headlights) (TSP for 11 consecutive years)*
Subaru Impreza five-door (with EyeSight^® and specific headlights) (TSP for 15 consecutive years)*

The 2022 BRZ received the highest possible rating for all crashworthiness and crash avoidance evaluations. Headlights on all models achieved the top rating for their performance. Models equipped with EyeSight Driver Assist Technology earned superior ratings in both the vehicle-to-vehicle and vehicle-to-pedestrian evaluations.

To earn a 2022 TOP SAFETY PICK or TOP SAFETY PICK+ award, vehicles must receive 'Good' ratings in each of IIHS's six crashworthiness evaluations; 'Good' or 'Acceptable' headlight ratings, and available front crash prevention that achieves "Advanced" or "Superior" ratings in both vehicle-to-vehicle and vehicle-to-pedestrian evaluations. The 'Plus' is awarded to models that come exclusively with 'Good' or 'Acceptable' headlights.

"We are thrilled the all-new BRZ received a TOP SAFETY PICK+ award right out of the gate," said Thomas J. Doll, President and Chief Executive Officer, Subaru of America, Inc. "Our top priority with BRZ is to provide customers with an exciting and engaging sports car with the highest standards in safety."

The 2022 BRZ is powered by a 2.4-liter (naturally aspirated) 228 hp SUBARU BOXER^® engine paired with a six-speed close-ratio manual transmission or a six-speed electronic direct-control automatic transmission. For 2022, the BRZ is offered in two trim levels, Premium and Limited, and has a starting price of $27,995.

Since 2013, Subaru has received a cumulative total of 62 TOP SAFETY PICK+ awards, which is more than any other brand.* ** For the full list of 2022 IIHS winners, visit the IIHS website.

*Claim applies to U.S.-spec vehicles. Based on research conducted by Subaru of America and Subaru Canada.
** As of April 2022

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SOURCE Subaru of America, Inc.