Inside Subaru's EyeSight Safety Tech: How It Protects Drivers Today
Subaru EyeSight has been a game-changer in the auto industry, and for many reasons. Thanks to multiple cameras and sensors surrounding your Subaru, drivers have a complete view while on the road, as well as constant monitoring and accident prevention. Today, our team at Granite Subaru wants to share everything there is to know about the Subaru EyeSight safety suite, plus cover what you can bet on to be included in your next vehicle purchase. Without further ado, let's dive right into this post below!
What is Subaru EyeSight? How Does it Work?
Subaru EyeSight safety technology is a driver-assist system that utilizes dual-color cameras positioned near the rearview mirror, providing drivers with technologies that help prevent or mitigate frontal collisions, maintain a safe distance from other vehicles, and keep the car centered in its lane.
It has been standard across most Subaru models since 2020 and continues to be a top-rated and award-winning safety suite on the market today. Some newer Subaru models also feature a third camera as part of this safety technology.
What Features Does Subaru EyeSight Offer to Drivers?
You get several driver-assist technologies with Subaru EyeSight, including:
- Pre-Collision Braking
- Adaptive Cruise Control
- Pre-Collision Throttle Management
- Lane Keep Assist and Sway Warning
- Lane Departure Prevention
- Blind-Spot Detection
- High Beam Assist
- Automatic Emergency Steering
There are countless benefits to the EyeSight safety suite with any of Subaru's vehicles, and this continues to expand and be adapted to meet present-day driving conditions, needs, and technology.
What Subaru Models Come with EyeSight Safety Technology?
The majority of Subaru's 2025 and 2026 models come standard with EyeSight technology. This includes popular models such as the Ascent, Crosstrek, Forester, Impreza, Legacy, Outback, Solterra, and the WRX. You can always check with your local dealership to confirm EyeSight availability in the car you are interested in purchasing, and they will be happy to explain this.
What Awards Has Subaru EyeSight Won?
Awards continue to be given to Subaru vehicles because they feature EyeSight safety technology. For instance, Subaru has received awards from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), including the IIHS Top Safety Pick and Top Safety Pick+ awards for overall crashworthiness, as well as five-star ratings from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for nearly every recent Subaru model.
2025 IIHS Top Safety Pick+ Awards:
The Subaru Solterra, Forester, and Ascent earned a 2025 IIHS Top Safety Pick+ award.
Safety Comes First with Subaru EyeSight Technology
Safety remains the top priority at Subaru, whether you're in a two-row or three-row vehicle from the brand. EyeSight safety technology is a game-changing set of sensors and cameras working around the clock to mitigate and avoid accidents when you're behind the wheel, and it should be a standard feature in most Subarus you look at. Granite Subaru will be happy to go over this technology with you as soon as you stop by our dealership, and we continue to be a top-rated sales location here in Hudson. Please come visit us daily!
