2015 Subaru Impreza

This rating applies to vehicles other than the specific model and body style tested.

The Subaru Impreza, not including the WRX performance models, was redesigned for the 2012 model year. Beginning with 2014 models, structural changes were made to improve occupant protection primarily in small overlap frontal crashes. These changes (and ratings) apply to the 4-door sedan and wagon (5-door) versions of the Impreza and to the Crosstrek, a wagon with increased ground clearance introduced in the 2013 model year (originally known as the XV Crosstrek).

Structure

The driver space was maintained well, with maximum intrusion of the lower interior of 12 cm at the footrest and maximum intrusion of the upper interior of 4 cm.

Injury measures

Measures taken from the dummy indicate a low risk of any significant injuries in a crash of this severity.

Restraints and dummy kinematics

The dummy’s movement was well controlled. The dummy’s head loaded the frontal airbag, which stayed in front of the dummy until rebound. The side curtain airbag deployed and had sufficient forward coverage to protect the head from contact with side structure and outside objects.

Tested vehicle specifications

Tested vehicle	2014 Subaru Impreza 2.0i wagon 4wd
Weight	3,024 lbs.
Side airbags	front and rear head curtain airbags and front seat-mounted torso airbags
Wheelbase	104 in.
Length	174 in.
Width	69 in.
Engine	2.0 L 4-cylinder
EPA ratings	27 mpg city / 36 mpg highway

How this test is conducted

The Subaru Impreza, not including the WRX performance models, was redesigned for the 2012 model year. Beginning with 2014 models, structural changes were made to improve occupant protection primarily in small overlap frontal crashes but also in moderate overlap frontal crashes. These changes (and ratings) apply to the 4-door sedan and wagon (5-door) versions of the Impreza and to the Crosstrek, a wagon with increased ground clearance introduced in the 2013 model year (originally known as the XV Crosstrek).

Moderate offset frontal ratings are assigned by the Institute based on a test conducted by Subaru as part of frontal crash test verification.

Injury measures

Measures taken from the dummy indicate a low risk of any significant injuries in a crash of this severity.

Restraints and dummy kinematics

Dummy movement was well controlled. The driver and passenger side curtain and side torso airbags deployed during the crash. After the dummy moved forward into the frontal airbag, it rebounded into the seat without its head coming close to any stiff structure that could cause injury.

Tested vehicle specifications

Tested vehicle	2014 Subaru Impreza 2.0i Premium 4-door 4wd
Weight	3,142 lbs.
Side airbags	front and rear head curtain airbags and front seat-mounted torso airbags
Wheelbase	104 in.
Length	180 in.
Width	69 in.
Engine	2.0 L 4-cylinder
EPA ratings	27 mpg city / 36 mpg highway

How this test is conducted

The Subaru Impreza, not including the WRX performance models, was redesigned for the 2012 model year. Side ratings are assigned by the Institute based on a test conducted by Subaru as part of side crash test verification. The side ratings apply to the 4-door sedan and wagon (5-door) versions of the Impreza and to the Crosstrek, a wagon with increased ground clearance introduced in the 2013 model year (originally known as the XV Crosstrek).

Injury measures

Driver — Measures taken from the dummy indicate a low risk of any significant injuries in a crash of this severity.

Passenger — Measures taken from the dummy indicate a low risk of any significant injuries in a crash of this severity.

Head protection

Driver — The dummy's head was protected from being hit by any hard structures, including the intruding barrier, by a side curtain airbag that deployed from the roof.

Passenger — The dummy's head was protected from being hit by any hard structures, including the intruding barrier, by a side curtain airbag that deployed from the roof.

Tested vehicle specifications

Tested vehicle	2012 Subaru Impreza 2.0i Premium 4-door 4wd
Weight	3,018 lbs.
Side airbags	standard front and rear head curtain airbags and standard front seat-mounted torso airbags
Wheelbase	104 in.
Length	180 in.
Width	69 in.
Engine	2.0 L 4-cylinder
EPA ratings	27 mpg city / 36 mpg highway

How this test is conducted