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Jackson, MS Subaru Dealer, Paul Moak Subaru announces one of its most popular models has received recognition from Consumer Reports as a “Top Pick” for 2010.  The 2010 Subaru Forester, http://www.paulmoaksubaru.com/showroom/2010/Subaru/Forester/SUV.htm, was selected as one of the best models of the year based on performance, reliability, and safety.  It is Consumer Reports’ Top Pick in the small SUV category.

Consumer Reports‘ Top Picks are the best all-around models in their categories and must meet stringent road test, reliability, and safety requirements. Each Top Pick scores at or near the top of its category among the more than 280 vehicles Consumer Reports recently evaluated at its Auto Test Center; has average or better predicted reliability (based on the problems subscribers reported on more than 1.4 million vehicles in Consumer Reports’ Annual Auto Survey), and performed adequately in overall safety if tested by the government or insurance industry. In addition, each model must offer electronic stability control (ESC), a proven lifesaving safety feature as standard equipment or as a readily available option.
The publication’s review of the 2010 Subaru Forester states, “the Forester provides one of the most car-like driving experiences of any UV. It combines agile handling with the most comfortable ride in its class. Passengers are treated to a spacious cabin, with a roomy rear seat and excellent visibility. The 2.5X provides an impressive 22 mpg overall with an automatic, 24 mpg with a manual. “

Consumer Reports’ testing procedures are the most comprehensive of any U.S. publication or Web site. More than 50 individual tests are performed on every vehicle, including evaluations of braking, handling, comfort, convenience, safety, and fuel economy. Roughly 6,000 miles of general driving and evaluations are racked up on each test car during the testing process. CR buys all its test cars anonymously from dealers. Other reviewers base their evaluations on press cars that are hand-picked by the automakers.

The Forester is one of Subaru’s most beloved models, in high demand throughout the US as well as in the Southeast.  Mississippi Subaru shoppers have come to appreciate the Forester’s versatility, cargo room, and safety.  The small SUV strikes the perfect balance in size, proved by the wide range of Forester owners including working professionals, outdoorsmen, and families.  The Forester was completely redesigned with sportier elements and more luxurious design features in 2009.  In 2009 the Forester was named as the Motor Trend SUV of the Year.  In addition to these honors, the Subaru Forester is also a 2010 “Top Safety Pick” from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.  Paul Moak Subaru is Mississippi’s exclusive Subaru retailer, offering a variety of Subaru Forester models at its dealership in downtown Jackson, MS off of I-55 and High Street.  View inventory and learn more about the Forester online at www.paulmoaksubaru.com.

About Paul Moak:

Paul Moak Automotive is a premier dealer of new and used Honda, Volvo and Subaru cars in Mississippi.  The automotive group is a three-generation family-owned and operated business that has been an integral part of the downtown Jackson economy for over 60 years.  The Paul Moak automotive group has a strong reputation throughout Mississippi and the Southeast as a company offering a friendly, professional, honest, and hassle-free sales environment, along with state-of-the-art service and parts centers, at the I-55 and High Street location in Jackson. 

Paul Moak Subaru is Mississippi’s exclusive Subaru retailer.  Subaru is gaining momentum in Mississippi by impressing shoppers with its fresh, new model line-up and award-winning vehicles.  While the Forester was named Motor Trend Magazine’s Sport/Utility of the Year for 2009, the Outback received the same award for 2010, making Subaru the only brand to win the award two years in a row. Subaru is also the only brand to have all five of its model lines named 2010 Top Safety Picks by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, even in a year where the IIHS adopted stricter criteria for evaluation, including rollover safety. And the awards keep coming, as the Subaru 2.5L turbocharged DOHC H-4 engine, featured in the Legacy 2.5GT, was named one of Ward’s Automotive 10 Best Engines for 2010.  All Subaru products are manufactured in zero-landfill production plants and Subaru of Indiana Automotive Inc. is the only U.S. automobile production plant to be designated a backyard wildlife habitat by the National Wildlife Federation.

For more information: http://www.paulmoaksubaru.com

Subaru is the only manufacturer to receive IIHS Top Safety Pick Award for all models.   In a Subaru, you are protected from every angle.  Go to http://www.paulmoaksubaru.com/iihstopsafetypicks.htm to learn more a Subaru Safety.

Paul Moak Subaru in Jackson announces Subaru’s first place finish in the Consumer Reports automotive brand ranking for 2010.  The 2010 auto issue of Consumer Reports will hit newsstands March 2^nd. 

The 2010 Subaru Forester is also named in the Consumer Reports auto issue as one of the magazine’s “top picks” for 2010.  The editorial staff of Consumer Reports state, “top picks are chosen from among more than 280 vehicles evaluated by Consumer Reports.  They must perform well in road tests, have average or better predicted reliability and perform adequately in safety tests.  They must offer electronic stability control as standard equipment or as a readily available option.”

Paul Moak Subaru has a great selection of Forester inventory available at its dealership in downtown Jackson.  The Subaru Forester 2.5X is available at for a sale price of $21,987 (plus tax).  The Forester was redesigned in 2009 and won the 2009 Motor Trend SUV of the Year award for its overall performance.  The Forester is one of the most popular small SUVs in America and has been gaining in popularity across the state of Mississippi.  The Forester offers spacious interior for passengers, pets, and cargo, AWD performance, and a sporty style for active lifestyles. 

The Forester is also a “Top Pick” from the 2010 Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s (IIHS) “Top Pick” rating for safety. This highest IIHS ranking recognizes the vehicles that do the very best job of protecting people in front, side, rear and rollover crashes. The awarded vehicles also must be equipped with electronic stability control.  Subaru was the only nameplate with a Top Pick winner in all four of its vehicle classes.

Subaru, which has won numerous awards and honors over the past year, continues to gain in sales volume and market share year over year.  In fact, Subaru is the only automotive brand to post year-over-year sales growth in 2008 and 2009.  While the Forester was named Motor Trend Magazine’s Sport/Utility of the Year for 2009, the Outback received the same award for 2010, making Subaru the only brand to win the award two years in a row. Subaru is also the only brand to have all five of its model lines named 2010 Top Safety Picks by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, even in a year where the IIHS adopted stricter criteria for evaluation, including rollover safety. And the awards keep coming, as the Subaru 2.5L turbocharged DOHC H-4 engine, featured in the Legacy 2.5GT, was named one of Ward’s Automotive 10 Best Engines for 2010. This newest award was presented on January 13, 2010 at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan.

Southeastern Subaru shoppers can learn more about Paul Moak Subaru and the Subaru model lineup online at http://www.paulmoaksubaru.com.