The all-new Subaru BRZ sports coupe isn’t just about a slicker design and improved performance that fans can look forward to. Enhanced safety is among its key attributes, as the car clinches the Top Safety Pick+ award from the U.S. Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).
The all-new BRZ recently premiered in our market, but it has already gained top safety honors in the U.S.
This is the first time that the BRZ has been so honored, now that the latest iteration comes equipped with EyeSight Driver Assist Technology. The feature is also offered on the Philippine release which made its debut at the recent 2022 Manila International Auto Show (MIAS).
“We are thrilled that the all-new BRZ received a Top Safety Pick+ award right out of the gate,” said Subaru of America President & Chief Executive Officer Thomas J. Doll. “Our priority with BRZ is to provide customers with an exciting and engaging sports car with the highest standards in safety.”
It received top scores in accidents involving other vehicles and pedestrians (U.S.-spec model shown)
The 2022 BRZ received top marks for IIHS crashworthiness and crash avoidance scenarios. Coming in Premium and Limited trim levels with EyeSight technology, the model earned superior ratings in accidents, whether these involve other vehicles or pedestrians. Headlamps across the range also achieved the highest possible score for performance.
Apart from the BRZ, six other Subaru models have earned an IIHS award for 2022. These are divided into the Top Safety Pick and Top Safety Pick+ categories. The winners are:
2022 Top Safety Pick+
- Subaru Ascent (TSP for five consecutive years; sold as the Evoltis in the PH market)
- 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
- Subaru Crosstrek with EyeSight and specific headlamps (TSP for 11 consecutive years; sold as the XV in the PH market)
- Subaru Impreza 5-door with EyeSight and specific headlamps (TSP for 15 consecutive years)
Minimum requirements for the IIHS Top Safety Pick award include ‘Good’ ratings in each of the six crashworthiness evaluations, as well as available front crash protection that achieves ‘Advanced’ or ‘Superior’ ratings in both vehicle-to-vehicle and vehicle-to-pedestrian evaluations. The Top Safety Pick+ honor is reserved for those with ‘Good’ or ‘Acceptable’ headlamp ratings.
Since 2013, Subaru has won a total of 62 Top Safety Pick+ Awards from the IIHS in the U.S. market. The 2022 BRZ is now part of that number, with safety attributes that Filipino customers will no doubt appreciate.
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