Subaru Impreza
2008-11 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 Impreza was redesigned for the 2008 model year. Frontal ratings are assigned by the Institute based on a test conducted by Subaru as part of frontal crash test verification. The frontal ratings also apply to the 4-door sedan version of the Impreza.
Restraints/dummy kinematics — Dummy movement was well controlled. After the dummy moved forward into the airbag, it rebounded into the seat without its head coming close to any stiff structure that could cause injury.
Injury measures — Measures taken from the dummy indicate a low risk of any significant injuries in a crash of this severity.
Additional features:
- Side airbags: front and rear head curtain airbags and front seat-mounted torso airbags
- Electronic stability control (standard beginning with 2009 models, optional on 2008 models)
- Antilock brakes
- Daytime running lights
Tested vehicle specifications:
- 2008 Subaru Impreza 2.5i wagon 4wd
- Class: Small car
- Weight: 3,133 lbs.
- Side airbags: front and rear head curtain airbags and front seat-mounted torso airbags
- Wheelbase: 103 in.
- Length: 174 in.
- Width: 69 in.
- Engine: 2.5 L 4-cylinder
- EPA ratings: 20 mpg city | 27 mpg highway
