Feel safe and secure every time you get behind the wheel of a Subaru. The Insurance Institute For Highway Safety awarded the entire Subaru line up a Perfect Score on ALL Tests!
Institute president Adrian Lund says, "It's tough to win, and we commend auto manufacturers for making safety a top priority." The article continues, "Subaru remains the only manufacturer with the distinction of earning awards for every model it builds. Subaru picks up 5 awards, including one for the redesigned Impreza, a small car."
Here's A Recap Of The Tests. . .
Test 1: Frontal offset crash test & Rear crash test This test assesses the vehicles structural designs. Focuses on the degree of protection that seat & head restraints provide against whiplash injury.Bummper evaluations are also conducted with these test.
Test 2: Side crash test Assesses how occupants are effected when larger vehicles like SUV's & Pickup strike the vehicle from the side.
Test 3: Rollover rating Determines the strength of a vehicles roof.
Test 4: Electronic stability control Does the vehicle have it? ESC helps drivers maintain control of the vehicle when making emergency type maneuvers.