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Subaru Forester
2003-08 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.
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Test details:
The Subaru Forester was redesigned for the 2003 model year.
Restraints/dummy kinematics — Dummy movement was well controlled. During rebound, the head hit the roof inboard of the B-pillar.
Injury measures — Measures taken from the head, neck, chest, and left leg indicate low risk of injuries to these body regions in a crash of this severity. Forces on the right tibia indicate that injuries to the lower leg would be possible. Head acceleration from the roof hit was negligible.
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's survival space was maintained well.
- Smeared greasepaint indicates where the dummy's head hit the roof liner during rebound. Head acceleration from this hit was negligible.
- Forces on the lower right leg were high enough to indicate the possibility of injury.
Additional features:
- Side airbags: front seat-mounted combination head and torso airbags
- Electronic stability control (optional beginning with 2007 models)
- Antilock brakes
- Daytime running lights
Tested vehicle specifications:
- 2003 Subaru Forester 2.5X 4wd
- Class: Small SUV
- Weight: 3,197 lbs.
- Side airbags: front seat-mounted combination head and torso airbags
- Wheelbase: 99 in.
- Length: 175 in.
- Width: 68 in.
- Engine: 2.5 L 4-cylinder
- EPA ratings: 21 mpg city | 26 mpg highway
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Last updated:
October 29, 2007
