What are the best vehicles when traveling with your dog? Autotrader says the 2023 Subaru Forester is one of the best new vehicles for dog lovers. See why the Forester is the best compact SUV and gets picked over other top-selling models.
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The Subaru brand is known for being dog-friendly, but which Subaru SUV is the best for dogs and dog lovers? According to Autotrader, the 2023 Forester is one of the ten best vehicles for dog lovers in 2023. This award is unsurprising, as the Subaru brand has been involved with dogs and pet safety for years.
Last year, the Subaru Outback was picked among the ten best vehicles for dog lovers. This year, the Forester is the best compact SUV on the list, beating popular and best-selling models like the Toyota RAV4 and Honda CR-V.
Autotrader says five things make some cars better for dogs. The list includes durable seats, a low cargo floor, a rugged interior, dog accessories, and cargo area tie-downs. They also say safety is a primary concern. The 2023 Subaru Forester meets or exceeds all the criteria.
According to research by Cox Automotive, 62 percent of dog owners take their dog in the car at least once weekly, and 77 percent consider their dog when deciding which vehicle to buy. Overwhelmingly, 92 percent feel their dogs are family or their best friends.
Autotrader's 2023 Best Cars for Dog Lovers are unranked and listed alphabetically.
- 2023 Audi Q3
- 2023 Ford Bronco Sport
- 2023 Honda Pilot
- 2023 Hyundai Venue
- 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee L
- 2023 Kia Soul
- 2023 Subaru Forester
- 2023 Tesla Model Y
- 2023 Toyota Sienna
- 2023 Volvo V60 Cross Country
Why did the Subaru Forester get picked?
Autotrader says, "You've seen Subaru's television ads, and so have your dogs. The adorable family of golden retrievers who star in the ads reinforces the brand's commitment to dogs, and the 2023 Subaru Forester is the best all-around dog vehicle Subaru makes."
"Its tall wagon shape is more accommodating to big dogs than the Outback or Crosstrek, and its low threshold for entry is more accessible for older and smaller dogs to manage than the Ascent. Subaru loads its accessories catalog with dog crates, harnesses, and other car travel items. The company is the largest corporate donor to the ASPCA and supports pet adoptions nationwide. So, when you buy a Subaru Forester, your dogs know you care."
Subaru loves dogs
Subaru of America recently launched its "Subaru Loves Pets" initiative as part of its Love Promise platform. Who doesn't love pets, right? Subaru knows more than half of the drivers are also pet owners. It's a cause Subaru knows is close to many driver's hearts.
Subaru doggie accessories
Many Subaru Forester owners take their furry friends along. Subaru offers pet accessories like a Compartment Separator/Dog Guard that works excellently to keep your furry friends safely behind the second seat.
When you lower your second-row seats, the cloth seatbacks are exposed and can get dirty or torn. Rear Seat Back Protectors provide additional protection to the seatbacks when transporting a furry friend. A rear Cargo Net is a perfect way to securely tuck away your dog's toys.
The Subaru brand is involved with pet safety and has been for years. Subaru and the Center for Pet Safety (CPS) had partnered since 2013 when the automaker began funding research to test pet car safety restraints. Recently, they supported more testing to keep the structural integrity of pet crates and carriers.
Autotrader says the 2023 Subaru Forester is among the ten best new vehicles for dogs and dog lovers. Forester is the best compact SUV and gets picked over the best-selling models like the Toyota RAV4 and Honda CR-V.
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