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Repeat five-paw ratings creating a DogCar dynasty?
By Keith Turner
June 30, 2010
Don’t look now, but we may have a DogCars.com dynasty in the making.
As the net’s top resource for dog-loving drivers, the PetConnection’s DogCars.com team tests new vehicles from a dog-lover’s point of view, and then reports our canine-friendly findings in detail, along with a general overall award rating of one-to-five paws.
That’s where the dynasty is developing. One manufacturer has produced models for DogCars.com testing that have all been awarded ratings of five paws – the highest possible honors. One can bet that even if we added a higher rating – say, five paws and a tail wag – this automaker would still be on top.
The winner is . . . Subaru!
The Japanese automaker has done nothing but impress the heck out of our DogCars.com reviewers. A few months back, the 2010 Subaru Outback scored five paws in a review by Kim Campbell Thornton, who admittedly owns an Outback as her personal DogCar of choice.
And now the 2010 Subaru Forester 2.5X Premium has arrived in Kim’s driveway for testing, and the results are the same as they were when we tested the 2007 version – five paws!
Here’s a sneak peak at Kim’s review:
The 2010 Subaru Forester has grown up to be a practical and attractive vehicle. Because I have small dogs, height isn’t essential, but I prefer to be able to fit my crates in the cargo area without giving up valuable passenger space. Thanks to a longer wheelbase, that’s now possible.
You can read the rest of Kim’s review, and many others at DogCars.com.
Another reason to stick with Subaru is the fact that Consumer Reports has named the 2010 Subaru Forester its top pick in the Small Sport Utility Vehicle category.
That’s certainly worth a wag or two!
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This is one of my friends FAVORITE cars. She insists to everyone shopping around for cars to PLEASE TEST DRIVE THE FORESTER!
I did test it, and liked it better than the volkswagen small suv.
I ended up with a crosstour sedan, mainly because I have had a suv twice before and was ready for a car car.
Suffice to say, with all my dogs and their trips to dog beach, and trips to the Feed store for hay for my rabbit warren, or buying hundreds of bags of cat litter for eight cats, well … I do miss the roominess of a SUV.
Looking forward to checking out the rest of Kim’s review.
Comment by Ericka — June 30, 2010 @ 6:40 am
I absolutely loved my Subaru. I just wished they made a bigger vehicle. My needs require more space than Subaru provides.
Comment by Liz Palika — June 30, 2010 @ 9:45 am
I just took mine on a 5000 mile road trip with my two retrievers. I love my car!!!
Comment by Debbie — June 30, 2010 @ 9:49 am
When I finally buy, I’m torn between the Forester and the Honda Fit. Interesting, Debbie, that the last time I saw you was when you were visiting your brother in San Jose. You’d just gotten your Forester — and I was testing a Honda Fit!
Comment by Gina Spadafori — June 30, 2010 @ 10:02 am
My 2003 Subaru Forester is still purring at 117,000 miles. I plan on driving it til it dies then getting another Subaru. (Although I have taken sneak peeks at the Element, I’ll admit)
Comment by Original Lori — June 30, 2010 @ 10:30 am
That is so cool!!! Love the fact they are finally making a car better for us pet lovers!!!!!!
Comment by Lauren M. Davis art — June 30, 2010 @ 5:22 pm
The Element does not have AC vents in the back seats. just fyi. That was important to me.
Comment by ericka — June 30, 2010 @ 5:53 pm