SINGAPORE, 9 December 2025 – Motor Image Enterprises is proud to announce a season of unparalleled recognition for Subaru, securing two prestigious global accolades that underscore the brand’s dominance in safety, reliability, and engineering.
For the second consecutive year, Subaru has been named the #1 Overall Brand in the Consumer Reports 2026 Car Brand Report. Adding to this victory, the Subaru Forester 2.5 Strong Hybrid has just been crowned the 2025-2026 Japan Car of the Year (JCOTY), cementing its status as the ultimate SUV for families and adventurers alike.
Back-to-Back Excellence in Consumer Reports
Beating out luxury heavyweights as well as mass-market rivals, Subaru achieved an outstanding Overall Score of 82 to retain its top spot. This recognition validates the brand’s consistency across four critical pillars: Road-Test Performance, Predicted Reliability, Owner Satisfaction, and Safety.
Forester Take Top Honours in Japan
In a triumphant win for the brand’s nameplate, the Subaru Forester 2.5 Strong Hybrid was named Japan Car of the Year 2025-2026. The JCOTY jury praised the Forester for its perfect balance of "driving performance, practicality, and comfort," highlighting the seamless integration of the Boxer Engine and Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive with the brand’s advanced safety technologies.
Experience the Award-Winning Lineup
Singaporean drivers are invited to experience the "Subaru Difference" firsthand. From the JCOTY-winning Forester to the reliability-leading Crosstrek, our showrooms feature the very best of Japanese engineering.
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