Subaru Forester
1999-2002 modelsMODERATE OVERLAP FRONT TEST
OVERALL EVALUATION:
| Structure/safety cage | Injury measures | Restraints/dummy kinematics | |||
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| Head/neck | Chest | Leg/foot, left | Leg/foot, right | ||
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Important: Frontal crash test ratings can be compared only among vehicles of similar weight.
Good
Acceptable
Marginal
Poor
Test details:
The Subaru Forester was introduced in the 1998 model year and structurally modified for the 1999 model year to improve occupant protection in frontal crashes.
Restraints/dummy kinematics — Dummy movement was well controlled. During rebound, the dummy moved toward the driver door, and the top of its head grazed the roof rail in front of the B-pillar.
Injury measures — Measures taken from the head, neck, and chest indicate low risk of injuries to these body regions in a crash of this severity. Forces on the right knee indicate that injuries to the knee would be possible. Head acceleration from the roof rail hit was low
Left to right:
- Action shot taken during the frontal offset crash test.
- The dummy's position in relation to the steering wheel and instrument panel after the crash test indicates that the driver space was maintained reasonably well.
- Pink, white, and blue paint above the dummy's head shows where it hit the roof rail after rebounding from the airbag.
- Green paint shows where the dummy's knee hit the bolster and recorded possible knee injury.
Additional features:
- Front seat-mounted torso airbags (optional beginning with 2001 models)
- Antilock brakes
- Daytime running lights (beginning with 2002 models)
Tested vehicle specifications:
- 1999 Subaru Forester L 4wd
- Class: Small SUV
- Weight: 3,168 lbs.
- Side airbags: none
- Wheelbase: 99 in.
- Length: 175 in.
- Width: 68 in.
- Engine: 2.5 L 4-cylinder
- EPA ratings: 21 mpg city | 26 mpg highway
