Glass’s Fleet and Residuals Guide, Passenger and Light Commercial Vehicles, for the December 2006 – February 2007 period shows Subaru Forester and Outback variants dominate the top 10 from the age of 12-60 months.

At 12 months, Forester models rank first and second and Outback third and fourth, with variants of each model trading the remaining six positions.

Positions change at 24 months with Outback dominating the top three and Forester fourth and fifth.

At 36 months, Outback ranks first, but Forester variants rank second to eighth.

At 48 months, Forester is first to third and Outback four and fifth, while at 60 months Forester takes the top five spots.

Liberty and Impreza also perform strongly in their respective categories.

In the medium segment, Liberty takes the top eight at 12 months old.

At 24 and 36 months, it has the top seven, while at 48 months Liberty variants are first and second and also take five other top 10 spots.

Libertys take the top three at 60 months and fill four other spots.

In the small car category, Impreza variants fill the top six spots at 12 months and the top four at 24 months.

Seven Imprezas are listed at 36 months, including the top two, while three appear at 48 months, including the top ranked car.

Nick Senior, Managing Director, Subaru Australia, said: “Subaru models have long been top performers in these independently compiled ratings.

“Retained value can make a significant difference for customers when it comes to selling or trading-in their vehicle.

“Subaru’s long-term record of excellent retained value is increasingly noted by fleet buyers and private customers alike.”