Two Subaru Models Selected as “Best Cars for Teens” by US News & World Report

An earlier blog discussed how the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) and Consumer Reports collaborated to identify the best vehicles for teens and how eight Subaru models made their list. U.S. News and World Report conducted a more focused study, and Twin Falls Subaru is proud to inform you that they named the 2025 Subaru Forester the best New SUV $35K to $40K, and the 2021 Legacy the Best Used Mid-size Car. 

Regardless of how well they perform on their driver’s test, teens will still lack real-world driving experience, and the only way to gain that is through actual driving. Therefore, it is crucial that they have a car that is easy to drive, offers good visibility, features modern safety technologies, and performs well in crash tests. You also don’t want your teen stranded on the side of the road. Thus, for their new car ratings, U.S. News prioritized exceptional reliability ratings, crash test scores, and the availability of advanced driver assistance features. They also took into account how industry critics have reviewed the cars. 

When considering used cars, vehicles are expected to demonstrate exceptional reliability and safety ratings, access to crash-prevention technology, affordable projected ownership costs, and favorable critical reviews when new. 

“We are proud to have Forester and Legacy recognized by U.S. News & World Report as recommended cars for younger drivers. Value, reliability, and safety are fundamental to the SUVs and cars we offer to our customers, and we’re proud to be recognized again by U.S. News & World Report.” – Jeff Walters, President and Chief Operating Officer, Subaru of America, Inc. 

Both the Forester and Legacy were awarded perfect five-star Overall Vehicle Scores from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The IIHS also named the newly redesigned 2025 Subaru Forester a TOP SAFETY PICK. Both models come equipped with Subaru’s EyeSight® bundle of safety and driver assist technologies, which includes: 

• Automatic Pre-Collision Braking 

• Advanced Adaptive Cruise Control 

• Lane Centering 

• Standard LED Steering Responsive Headlights 

Other available active safety features include:  

• Blind Spot Detection with Lane Change Assist and Rear Cross Traffic Alert 

• Reverse Automatic Braking 

• DriverFocus™ Distraction Mitigation System. 

Focusing directly on teen driving, the 2025 Forester and 2021 Legacy include teen driver controls or available smartphone features that send alerts to parents when the car exceeds a predetermined speed, leaves a specified geographic area, or is driven for more than a certain period of time. These are all features you’re glad your parents didn’t have with your first car, but you appreciate having them for your teens.   

Unsurprisingly, the Consumer Reports and IIHS reports also selected both the 2025 Forester and 2021 Legacy among their best for teen vehicles. 

When you have a teenager who is ready for their own new or used vehicle, make Twin Falls Subaru your first stop. Even before visiting, you can view our new or used inventory for vehicles on this or the other report’s lists. At Twin Falls Subaru, we simplify the purchase process with a straightforward no-haggle low price, non-commission product specialists, and for pre-owned vehicles, a 7-day money-back guarantee and 30-day exchange policy, so you never have to worry about making the wrong choice.