Subaru Forester Named Motor Trend 2014 SUV Of The Year

 In the 14-year history of the SUV award category, Subaru is the only automaker to win three times (2009, 2010 and 2014) and the Forester is the only model to make a return appearance having also won the award back in 2009. In the last six years, this award has either gone to a Subaru or to a luxury crossover/SUV (Mercedes GL-Classin 2013, Land Rover Range Rover Evoque in 2012 and Porsche Cayenne in 2011).

Out of the 13 new or updated crossovers and SUVs in contention for the award, the 2014 Forester came out on top thanks its value, fuel efficiency and fun-to-drive attitude. Rather than a head-to-head battle, the utility vehicles are all judged on six criteria (design, engineering, efficiency, safety, value and performance of intended function). Other vehicles on the consideration list included the Acura MDX, Jeep Grand Cherokee,Land Rover Range Rover Sport and Toyota RAV4.

Scroll down for a video report from Motor Trend as well as a press release from Subaru.