Safety Features on the 2024 Subaru Forester

With the 2024 Subaru Forester rolling off production lines and into showrooms, it's worth noting how safe this four-door truly is. Subaru has always made incredibly safe models, although the Forester lineup especially shines. With driver-assistance features standard and plenty of available technology at your fingertips, the 2024 Forester is the perfect family vehicle.

Of course, there is so much to cover regarding safety in the 2024 Forester that we'll use this article to break it down. Stay tuned as we cover what this SUV has in store for drivers this year.

Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive for Enhanced Control

One of the most critical safety features in a 2024 Subaru Forester is the symmetrical AWD, boasting the ability to optimize vehicle response time to inclement weather and road conditions. 

Through Subaru's Standard Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive system, you can expect your Forester to have a solid connection with the road, enhancing performance and control. Instant power transfer to the wheels with the most grip improves stability and safety, especially in rain, ice, or snow.

EyeSight® Driver Assist Technology for Active Safety

Another key safety feature on the 2024 Subaru Forester is EyeSight Driver Assist Technology. With this technology, you have an extra set of eyes on the road and an additional foot on the brake. This driver-assistance feature uses advanced features like Automatic Emergency Steering, Pre-Collision Braking, and Adaptive Cruise Control with lane-centering. 

Even if you miss a beat, your Subaru has a second layer of protection for everyone in the vehicle. The cameras monitoring your driving are conveniently located near the rearview mirror.

• How it works: Through dual-color cameras monitoring the road surrounding your Forester when you reach speeds of ~20 MPH. Under this threshold, your Subaru still has hyper detection for pedestrians and other movement, so whenever your car is running, Subaru's got you covered.

All-Around Awareness Technologies for Added Vigilance

Moving onto the all-around awareness safety specs for this year's Forester, we have Blind-Spot Detection, Rear Cross-Traffic Alert, and Reverse Automatic Braking. Each system works together to ensure you stay in your lane, avoid collisions, and stay out of harm's way, whether it be your fault or another driver's.

Here's how each of these safety features works: 

• Blind-Spot Detection: warns of vehicles in blind spots
• Rear Cross-Traffic Alert: alerts you during reverse maneuvers
• Reverse Automatic Braking: works to stop the car and avoid obstacles while in motion automatically

Again, through these added safety technologies, your 2024 Forester can assist you while parking, driving on the highway, or even during rush hour traffic. There are always eyes on the road.

STARLINK® Safety and Security for Connected Protection

Moving onto Subaru's award-winning STARLINK safety technology, this works through connected services via your vehicle, computer, or smartphone. You can also expect it to include:

• Advanced Automatic Collision Notification
• SOS Emergency Assistance
• Remote Engine Start with Climate Control

The emergency assistance features are especially noteworthy, as they help connect you with emergency services in the event of a crash.

DriverFocus® Distraction Mitigation System for Attentive Driving

Lastly, we'll mention Subaru's DriverFocus® Distraction Mitigation System. This works alongside EyeSight Driver Assist Technology to monitor your driving behaviors, whether dozing off, texting, or not keeping a close eye on the road in front and around you.

Interesting feature: Additionally, it recognizes up to five different drivers and remembers their preferences, enhancing convenience and safety.

With these safety features fresh in mind, there's no better time to head over to your neighborhood Subaru dealer, Granite Subaru, in beautiful Hudson, New Hampshire. See you soon!