2021 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid
small car / 4-door wagon
Small overlap front: driver-side
Rating applies to 2019-23 models
Tested vehicle: 2017 Subaru Impreza 2.0i 4-door 4wd
The Subaru Impreza was redesigned for the 2017 model year and the Subaru Crosstrek was redesigned for the 2018 model year. Two driver-side small overlap frontal tests of the Impreza were conducted, one by the Institute and the other by Subaru as part of frontal crash test verification. Ratings are based on both tests and apply to both the 4-door sedan and wagon versions of the Impreza as well as 2018 and later models of the Crosstrek wagon.
The Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid, a plug-in hybrid electric variant of the Crosstrek wagon, was introduced in the 2019 model year. Ratings also apply to the Crosstrek Hybrid.
| Overall evaluation | |
|---|---|
| Structure and safety cage | |
| Driver injury measures | |
| Head/neck | |
| Chest | |
| Hip/thigh | |
| Lower leg/foot | |
| Driver restraints and dummy kinematics |
Action shot taken during the Institute's driver-side small overlap frontal crash test.
The dummy's position in relation to the door frame, steering wheel, and instrument panel after the crash test indicates that the driver's survival space was maintained very well (Institute test car shown).
The frontal and side curtain airbags worked well together to keep the head from coming close to any stiff structure or outside objects that could cause injury (Institute test shown).
The driver's space was maintained well in both tests, and risk of injuries to the dummy's legs and feet was low.
Measures of occupant compartment intrusion on driver side
| Test ID | CEN1704 | VTN1701 |
|---|---|---|
| Lower occupant compartment | ||
| Lower hinge pillar max (cm) | 2 | 4 |
| Footrest (cm) | 4 | 7 |
| Left toepan (cm) | 3 | 4 |
| Brake pedal (cm) | 3 | 4 |
| Parking brake (cm) | ||
| Rocker panel lateral average (cm) | 0 | 2 |
| Upper occupant compartment | ||
| Steering column | 0 | 0 |
| Upper hinge pillar max (cm) | 2 | 2 |
| Upper dash (cm) | 2 | 3 |
| Lower instrument panel (cm) | 3 | 4 |
Driver injury measures
| Test ID | CEN1704 | VTN1701 |
|---|---|---|
| Head | ||
| HIC-15 | 78 | 261 |
| Peak gs at hard contact | no contact | no contact |
| Neck | ||
| Tension (kN) | 0.7 | 1.3 |
| Extension bending moment (Nm) | 10 | 7 |
| Maximum Nij | 0.21 | 0.22 |
| Chest maximum compression (mm) | 21 | 27 |
| Femur (kN) | ||
| Left | 0.9 | 1.1 |
| Right | 1.7 | 1.1 |
| Knee displacement (mm) | ||
| Left | 1 | 1 |
| Right | 1 | 1 |
| Knee-thigh-hip injury risk (%) | ||
| Left | 0 | 0 |
| Right | 0 | 0 |
| Maximum tibia index | ||
| Left | 0.62 | 0.64 |
| Right | 0.68 | 0.34 |
| Tibia axial force (kN) | ||
| Left | 2.8 | 2.9 |
| Right | 4.0 | 2.0 |
| Foot acceleration (g) | ||
| Left | 60 | 66 |
| Right | 67 | 79 |
Small overlap front: passenger-side
Rating applies to 2019-23 models
Tested vehicle: 2017 Subaru Impreza 2.0i Premium wagon 4wd
The Subaru Impreza was redesigned for the 2017 model year and the Subaru Crosstrek was redesigned for the 2018 model year. Passenger-side small overlap frontal ratings are assigned by the Institute based on a test conducted by Subaru as part of frontal crash test verification. Ratings apply to both the 4-door sedan and wagon versions of the Impreza as well as 2018 and later models of the Crosstrek wagon.
The Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid, a plug-in hybrid electric variant of the Crosstrek wagon, was introduced in the 2019 model year. Ratings also apply to the Crosstrek Hybrid.
| Overall evaluation | |
|---|---|
| Structure and safety cage | |
| Passenger injury measures | |
| Head/neck | |
| Chest | |
| Hip/thigh | |
| Lower leg/foot | |
| Passenger restraints and dummy kinematics | |
| Driver injury measures | |
| Head/neck | |
| Chest | |
| Hip/thigh | |
| Lower leg/foot | |
| Driver restraints and dummy kinematics |
Measures of occupant compartment intrusion on passenger side
| Test ID | VTP1707 |
|---|---|
| Lower occupant compartment | |
| Lower hinge pillar max (cm) | 5 |
| Footrest (cm) | 11 |
| Right toepan (cm) | 6 |
| Center toepan (cm) | 1 |
| Rocker panel lateral average (cm) | 1 |
| Upper occupant compartment | |
| Center dash (cm) | 2 |
| Upper hinge pillar max (cm) | 4 |
| Upper dash (cm) | 4 |
| Right lower dash (cm) | 4 |
Passenger injury measures
| Test ID | VTP1707 |
|---|---|
| Head | |
| HIC-15 | 85 |
| Peak gs at hard contact | no contact |
| Neck | |
| Tension (kN) | 1.1 |
| Extension bending moment (Nm) | 8 |
| Maximum Nij | 0.23 |
| Chest maximum compression (mm) | 22 |
| Femur (kN) | |
| Left | 0.2 |
| Right | 0.1 |
| Knee displacement (mm) | |
| Left | 0 |
| Right | 0 |
| Knee-thigh-hip injury risk (%) | |
| Left | 0 |
| Right | 0 |
| Maximum tibia index | |
| Left | 0.42 |
| Right | 0.59 |
| Tibia axial force (kN) | |
| Left | 2.3 |
| Right | 2.1 |
| Foot acceleration (g) | |
| Left | 38 |
| Right | 31 |
Driver injury measures
| Test ID | VTP1707 |
|---|---|
| Head | |
| HIC-15 | 70 |
| Peak gs at hard contact | no contact |
| Neck | |
| Tension (kN) | 0.8 |
| Extension bending moment (Nm) | 9 |
| Maximum Nij | 0.16 |
| Chest maximum compression (mm) | 31 |
| Femur (kN) | |
| Left | 0.4 |
| Right | 0.7 |
| Knee displacement (mm) | |
| Left | 1 |
| Right | 1 |
| Knee-thigh-hip injury risk (%) | |
| Left | 0 |
| Right | 0 |
| Maximum tibia index | |
| Left | 0.36 |
| Right | 0.43 |
| Tibia axial force (kN) | |
| Left | 1.1 |
| Right | 1.9 |
| Foot acceleration (g) | |
| Left | 39 |
| Right | 51 |
How the passenger-side small overlap front test is conducted
Moderate overlap front: original test
Rating applies to 2019-23 models
Tested vehicle: 2017 Subaru Impreza 2.0i Premium wagon 4wd
The Subaru Impreza was redesigned for the 2017 model year and the Subaru Crosstrek was redesigned for the 2018 model year. Moderate overlap frontal ratings are assigned by the Institute based on a test conducted by Subaru as part of frontal crash test verification. Ratings apply to both the 4-door sedan and wagon versions of the Impreza as well as 2018 and later models of the Crosstrek wagon.
The Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid, a plug-in hybrid electric variant of the Crosstrek wagon, was introduced in the 2019 model year. Ratings also apply to the Crosstrek Hybrid.
| Overall evaluation | |
|---|---|
| Structure and safety cage | |
| Driver injury measures | |
| Head/neck | |
| Chest | |
| Leg/foot, left | |
| Leg/foot, right | |
| Driver restraints and dummy kinematics |
Measures of occupant compartment intrusion on driver side
| Test ID | VTF1627 |
|---|---|
| Footwell intrusion | |
| Footrest (cm) | 4 |
| Left (cm) | 7 |
| Center (cm) | 8 |
| Right (cm) | 4 |
| Brake pedal (cm) | 3 |
| Instrument panel rearward movement | |
| Left (cm) | -1 |
| Right (cm) | 0 |
| Steering column movement | |
| Upward (cm) | -3 |
| Rearward (cm) | -6 |
| A-pillar rearward movement (cm) | 0 |
Driver injury measures
| Test ID | VTF1627 |
|---|---|
| Head | |
| HIC-15 | 143 |
| Peak gs at hard contact | no contact |
| Neck | |
| Tension (kN) | 1.2 |
| Extension bending moment (Nm) | 22 |
| Maximum Nij | 0.28 |
| Chest maximum compression (mm) | 31 |
| Legs | |
| Femur force - left (kN) | 1.4 |
| Femur force - right (kN) | 1.0 |
| Knee displacement - left (mm) | 1 |
| Knee displacement - right (mm) | 1 |
| Maximum tibia index - left | 0.43 |
| Maximum tibia index - right | 0.52 |
| Tibia axial force - left (kN) | 2.6 |
| Tibia axial force - right (kN) | 2.2 |
| Foot acceleration (g) | |
| Left | 84 |
| Right | 50 |
Side: original test
Rating applies to 2019-23 models
Tested vehicle: 2019 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid wagon 4wd
The Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid, a plug-in hybrid electric variant of the Crosstrek wagon, was introduced in the 2019 model year. Side ratings are assigned by the Institute based on a test conducted by Subaru as part of side crash test verification.
| Overall evaluation | |
|---|---|
| Structure and safety cage | |
| Driver injury measures | |
| Head/neck | |
| Torso | |
| Pelvis/leg | |
| Driver head protection | |
| Rear passenger injury measures | |
| Head/neck | |
| Torso | |
| Pelvis/leg | |
| Rear passenger head protection | |
Measures of occupant compartment intrusion on driver side
| Test ID | VTS1906 | |
|---|---|---|
| B-pillar to longitudinal centerline of driver's seat (cm) | -19.0 | |
| Negative numbers indicate the amount by which the crush stopped short of the seat centerline. | ||
Driver injury measures
| Test ID | VTS1906 |
|---|---|
| Head HIC-15 | 156 |
| Neck | |
| Tension (kN) | 0.3 |
| Compression (kN) | 0.6 |
| Shoulder | |
| Lateral deflection (mm) | 35 |
| Lateral force (kN) | 1.7 |
| Torso | |
| Maximum deflection (mm) | 30 |
| Average deflection (mm) | 25 |
| Maximum deflection rate (m/s) | 2.48 |
| Maximum viscous criterion (m/s) | 0.32 |
| Pelvis | |
| Iliac force (kN) | 0.8 |
| Acetabulum force (kN) | 2.6 |
| Combined force (kN) | 3.3 |
| Left femur | |
| L-M force (kN) | 1.3 |
| L-M moment (Nm) | 203 |
| A-P moment (Nm) | 39 |
Passenger injury measures
| Test ID | VTS1906 |
|---|---|
| Head HIC-15 | 94 |
| Neck | |
| Tension (kN) | 0.1 |
| Compression (kN) | 0.8 |
| Shoulder | |
| Lateral deflection (mm) | 29 |
| Lateral force (kN) | 1.2 |
| Torso | |
| Maximum deflection (mm) | 21 |
| Average deflection (mm) | 16 |
| Maximum deflection rate (m/s) | 3.70 |
| Maximum viscous criterion (m/s) | 0.16 |
| Pelvis | |
| Iliac force (kN) | 0.4 |
| Acetabulum force (kN) | 1.5 |
| Combined force (kN) | 1.7 |
| Left femur | |
| L-M force (kN) | 0.8 |
| L-M moment (Nm) | 57 |
| A-P moment (Nm) | 38 |
Roof strength
Rating applies to 2019-23 models
Tested vehicle: 2019 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid wagon 4wd
| Overall evaluation | |
|---|---|
| Curb weight | 3,760 lbs |
| Peak force | 16,860 lbs |
| Strength-to-weight ratio | 4.48 |
Head restraints & seats
Seat type: Power leather seat
| Overall evaluation | |
|---|---|
| Dynamic rating | |
| Seat/head restraint geometry |
| Seat type | Power leather seat |
|---|---|
| Geometry | |
| Backset (mm) | 16 |
| Distance below top of head (mm) | 2 |
| Seat design parameters | |
| Pass/fail | Pass |
| Max T1 acceleration (g) | 11.0 |
| Head contact time (ms) | 59 |
| Force rating | 1 |
| Neck forces | |
| Max neck shear force (N) | 0 |
| Max neck tension (N) | 353 |
How the head restraint & seat test is conducted
Currently, IIHS tests apply only to front seats.
Front crash prevention: vehicle-to-vehicle
Front crash prevention: vehicle-to-pedestrian (day)
Headlights
Trim level(s)
-
All trims
| Low-beam headlight type | LED projector |
|---|---|
| High-beam headlight type | LED projector |
| Curve-adaptive? | Yes |
| High-beam assist? | Yes |
| Overall rating |
|
| Distance at which headlights provide at least 5 lux illumination: | |
Low beams
On the straightaway, visibility was fair on both sides of the road. On curves, visibility was good on both right curves and inadequate on both left curves.
The low beams never exceeded glare limits.
High beams
On the straightaway, visibility was good on both sides of the road. On curves, visibility was good on both right curves and fair on both left curves.
High-beam assist compensates for some limitations of this vehicle's low beams on the straightaway and on both left curves.
| Trim level(s) |
|
|---|---|
| Low-beam headlight type | LED projector |
| High-beam headlight type | LED projector |
| Curve-adaptive? | Yes |
| High-beam assist? | Yes |
| Overall rating Applies to 2020-23 models |
| LOW BEAMS | Average minimum useful illumination distance (5 lux) |
Amount glare exceeded threshold |
|---|---|---|
| Straightaway right edge | 89.5 m | None |
| Straightaway left edge | 50.2 m | None |
| 250m radius right curve, right edge | 86.8 m | None |
| 250m radius left curve, left edge | 45.1 m | None |
| 150m radius right curve, right edge | 72.2 m | None |
| 150m radius left curve, left edge | 43.4 m | None |
| HIGH BEAMS | Average minimum useful illumination distance (5 lux) |
|---|---|
| Straightaway right edge | 157.2 m |
| Straightaway left edge | 149.5 m |
| 250m radius right curve, right edge | 89.8 m |
| 250m radius left curve, left edge | 72.6 m |
| 150m radius right curve, right edge | 75.8 m |
| 150m radius left curve, left edge | 57.8 m |
Child seat anchors
Applies to 2019-23 models
| Overall evaluation |
+
extra LATCH positions
|
| Vehicle trim | all trims |
| Seat type | leather |
This vehicle has 2 rear seating positions with complete child seat attachment (LATCH) hardware.
It has 1 additional seating position with a tether anchor and the ability to borrow lower anchors from the other seating positions.
Note: When anchors are borrowed, they aren't available to use in their designated positions.
| Overall evaluation |
+
extra LATCH positions
|
| Vehicle trim | all trims |
| Seat type | leather |
| G | Good |
| A | Acceptable |
| M | Marginal |
| P | Poor |
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Seating positions that rely on borrowed lower anchors or have only a tether anchor available are not rated. |
|
thether anchor symbol
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Tether anchor |
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lower anchor symbol
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Lower anchors |
| Lower anchor(s) can be borrowed from adjacent positions(s) | |
|
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No hardware available |
Details by seating position
| 1 | |
|---|---|
| Tether anchor | |
| easy-to-find location | |
| no other hardware could be confused for anchor | |
| Lower anchors | |
| not too deep in seat | |
| not too much force needed to attach | |
| easy to maneuver around anchors | |
| 2 | |
| Tether anchor | |
| easy-to-find location | |
| no other hardware could be confused for anchor | |
| Lower anchors | |
| Can be borrowed from 1 and 3 | |
| 3 | |
| Tether anchor | |
| easy-to-find location | |
| no other hardware could be confused for anchor | |
| Lower anchors | |
| not too deep in seat | |
| not too much force needed to attach | |
| easy to maneuver around anchors |
Seat position 21
| Lower anchor A | |
|---|---|
| Open access rated | Yes |
| Depth | Visible |
| Force (lbs) | 0 |
| Clearance angle (degrees) | 96 |
| Lower anchor B | |
| Open access rated | Yes |
| Depth | Visible |
| Force (lbs) | 0 |
| Clearance angle (degrees) | 97 |
| Tether anchor | |
| Location | Middle seatback |
| Confusing hardware present | No |
| Has contrasting label within 3 inches of tether anchor |
Yes |
Seat position 22
| Lower anchor A | |
|---|---|
| Lower latch is shared for this seat position | |
| Lower anchor B | |
| Lower latch is shared for this seat position | |
| Tether anchor | |
| Location | Middle seatback |
| Confusing hardware present | No |
| Has contrasting label within 3 inches of tether anchor |
Yes |
Seat position 23
| Lower anchor A | |
|---|---|
| Open access rated | Yes |
| Depth | Visible |
| Force (lbs) | 0 |
| Clearance angle (degrees) | 96 |
| Lower anchor B | |
| Open access rated | Yes |
| Depth | Visible |
| Force (lbs) | 0 |
| Clearance angle (degrees) | 98 |
| Tether anchor | |
| Location | Middle seatback |
| Confusing hardware present | No |
| Has contrasting label within 3 inches of tether anchor |
Yes |