The All-New Forester 2.5 Wins Japan Car of the Year 2025-2026
TC Subaru Sdn. Bhd. 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 All-New Forester 2.5 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.
• #1 Overall Brand: Ranked top out of 32 automotive brands globally.
• Reliability Leader: Ranked #2 in Predicted Reliability, with models like Crosstrek (Known as the XV in Malaysia) delivering exceptional durability scores.
NEW Forester Take Top Honours in Japan
In a triumphant win for the brand’s nameplate, The All-New Forester 2.5 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.
This new Forester which is priced at RM221,500 (CBU Japan) is powered by a 2.5L FB25 boxer 4-cylinder and paired to a new TR58 Lineartronic CVT that sends power to all wheels via their symmetrical all-wheel drive system.
Experience the Award-Winning Lineup
Malaysian drivers are invited to experience the “Subaru Difference” firsthand. From the JCOTY-winning Forester to the reliability-leading XV, our showrooms feature the very best of Japanese engineering.
For the full list of authorised Subaru showroom locations, or to book a test drive, please visit www.subaru.asia/my
