IntelliChoice Selects Two Subaru Vehicles as Best Overall Values in Their Class

- Forester and Legacy Win Best Value in Their Category for 2003 -

CHICAGO, Feb. 12 -- IntelliChoice announced results for the 2003 model of the year review and selected two Subaru vehicles for "Best Overall Value of the Year." The awards, now in their 17th year, were announced today at the Chicago Auto Show.

The Subaru Forester 2.5 X and the Forester 2.5 XS both won Best Overall Value for a Compact Utility over $20,000. The Subaru Legacy L Wagon won "Best Overall Value for a Midsize/Large Wagon."

In addition, IntelliChoice rated all the following Subaru vehicles as "Excellent Values:"

   -- Baja 4 Dr Extended Cab
   -- Forester 2.5 X 4 Dr Sport Utility
   -- Forester 2.5 XS 4 Dr Sport Utility
   -- Legacy L 4 Dr Sedan
   -- Legacy L 4 Dr Wagon
   -- Outback 4 Dr Wagon
   -- Outback Limited 4 Dr Sedan
   -- Outback Limited 4 Dr Wagon

IntelliChoice analysis calculates and projects the costs over 5 years for vehicle depreciation, insurance, maintenance, repair, fuel, state fees and financing. The winners are selected and announced each model-year as a feature of the annual publication of The Complete Car Cost Guide(TM) and The Complete Small Truck Cost Guide(TM).

"Subaru is proud to accept these awards recognizing our commitment to quality and value," said Subaru Executive Vice President, Fred Adcock.

About PRIMEDIA's IntelliChoice

Founded in 1986, PRIMEDIA's IntelliChoice is the first and leading company that develops and distributes consumer automobile ownership data, ratings of vehicles based on their consumer value, leasing cost data and Certified Pre- Owned Program analysis. More information can be found on the IntelliChoice Web site, www.intellichoice.com.

About Subaru of America, Inc.

Subaru of America, Inc. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. of Japan. Subaru pioneered the concept of the passenger car/sport-utility vehicle with the introduction of the Subaru Outback, the "World's First Sport Utility Wagon."

Headquartered near Philadelphia, the company markets and distributes Subaru vehicles, parts and accessories through a network of nearly 600 dealers across the United States. Over the past nine years, the company has achieved year-over-year retail sales increases thanks to its popular line of car-based sport utility vehicles, and is among the fastest growing brands in the automobile industry.

  Contact:   Leah Lovero
             Subaru of America, Inc.
             (856) 488-3212
             Llovero@subaru.com

Source: Subaru of America, Inc.

CONTACT: Leah Lovero of Subaru of America, Inc., +1-856-488-3212 or
Llovero@subaru.com

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