Ready for Families: Subaru Outback Named a 2008 Best New Family Vehicle by Kelley Blue Book’s kbb.com
Posted on February 12, 2008
Filed Under TechShowWIRE, cars
CHERRY HILL, N.J., Feb. 12 /PRNewswire/ — Subaru of America, Inc.
today announced that the intrepid 2008 Subaru Outback has been named to
Kelley Blue Book’s kbb.com’s first annual list of “Best New Family
Vehicles.” From a long list of vehicles that qualified in varying degrees
as safe, roomy and affordable, the expert editors at Kelley Blue Book’s
kbb.com selected this year’s 10 Best New Family Vehicles by evaluating each
on such factors as capability, fuel efficiency, resale value, and the
all-important kid- friendliness.
“Family safety and comfort are built into every Subaru,” notes Thomas
J. Doll, executive vice president, Subaru of America, Inc. “And we’re
honored that the 2008 Subaru Outback — a vehicle that will safely deliver
the kids on a rainy school day, then whisk them down an old dirt road for a
weekend hiking trip — has been recognized by the experts at Kelley Blue
Book’s kbb.com in the very first year they have chosen a list of ‘Best New
Family Vehicles’.”
“Combining SUV-like versatility with car-like ride, handling and
efficiency, the oft-overlooked wagon makes a great family hauler,” adds
Jack R. Nerad, executive editorial director and executive market analyst
for Kelley Blue Book and kbb.com. “Long popular in northern parts of the
country for its proven all-wheel-drive systems, the Subaru Outback is just
as attractive for its premium-like accommodations and proven reliability.”
Families will also be pleased to know that the accolades for the Subaru
Outback go beyond the prestigious Kelley Blue Book’s kbb.com nod — the
Outback also achieved the highest rating (”Good”) in Insurance Institute
for Highway Safety (IIHS) frontal offset, side and rear impact tests. In
addition, the Outback received 5-star ratings for the driver and front
passenger as well as the rear passengers in the National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration (NHTSA) New Car Assessment Program (NCAP) crash
tests.
About Subaru of America, Inc.
Subaru of America, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Fuji Heavy
Industries Ltd. of Japan. Headquartered in Cherry Hill, N.J., the company
markets and distributes Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive vehicles, parts
and accessories through a network of 600 dealers across the United States.
Subaru makes the best-selling All-Wheel Drive car sold in America based on
R.L. Polk & Co. new vehicle retail registration statistics. For additional
information visit http://www.subaru.com.
Contact: Michael McHale
Subaru of America, Inc.
856-488-3326
mmchale@subaru.com
SOURCE Subaru of America, Inc.
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