Subaru Forester: Only SUV That Aced Tougher IIHS Crash Tests

Few things are more critical to motorists on a vehicle than safety. And for good reason. Drivers have to worry about the well-being of passengers, cargo, and, of course, their own safety as well. With this being the case, Subaru has gone to great lengths to ensure the safety of its vehicles. Namely, the Subaru Forester. This high-powered compact SUV garnered exceptional results on the tougher, more comprehensive IIHS crash tests. Keep reading to learn more. 

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) Crash Tests

IIHS tests are designed to assess the safety of a vehicle before it is released to the public. It consists of a series of controlled experiments that determine a vehicle's safety in the event of a real-life car collision. There are two essential aspects of safety that are put to the test:

1. Crash avoidance/mitigation: This criterion measures how effective the vehicle's technology is in preventing or reducing the severity of a car accident. 
2. Crashworthiness: This criterion measures the degree of protection the vehicle provides to its passengers in a car crash. 

Depending on how the vehicle performs in the above classifications, it will either be released to the public or recommitted to further testing.

A More Demanding Crash Test

More demanding IIHS testing standards have been employed. The updated testing involves trials of up to 31, 37, and 43 mph. It assesses semi-trailer, motorcycle, and passenger car targets. With these new testing criteria in place, the assessment now reflects a much larger number of police-reported vehicle collisions. Numerous trials are performed with a target that represents a van trailer, motorcycle, and passenger car. 

As a result, a more demanding crash test experiment was created to determine the level of safety of the Subaru Forester. So, you can be sure that the results generated are backed by data and evidence supplied by this extensive testing and experimentation. 

Performance Assessment

The Subaru Forester received points for warnings of at least 2.1 seconds prior to the predetermined impact time. The reduction in speed represents two-thirds of the maximum score, while warnings account for one-third. The Forester avoided an impending accident with the target with each test speed, circumventing a motorcycle collision at both 31 mph and 37 mph. 

Moreover, in the 43 mph test, it slowed to 30 mph before it hit the motorcycle target. This is a much more promising test result than the other vehicles that were put to the test in the same experimentation. 

Conclusion

After undergoing comprehensive IIHS testing, the Subaru Forester has proved itself to be a safe and well-equipped SUV that can go the distance. For this reason, you can feel confident about the quality of its performance and its well-earned safety ratings. And we at Granite Subaru want to help you become the owner of one of these shield SUVs. So, if you're ready to experience top-of-the-line safety for you and your family, contact us today to learn more.