Side: updated test
Tested vehicle: 2026 Subaru Solterra Touring XT 4-door 4wd
Rating applies to 2026-27 models
The Subaru Solterra was redesigned for the 2026 model year. Side impact ratings are assigned by the Institute based on a test of a 2026 Solterra conducted by Toyota. These ratings also apply to the Toyota bZ and bZ Woodland models as well as the Subaru Trailseeker.
| Evaluation criteria | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall evaluation | |
| Structure and safety cage | |
| Driver injury measures | |
| Head/neck | |
| Torso | |
| Pelvis | |
| Driver head protection | |
| Rear passenger injury measures | |
| Head/neck | |
| Torso | |
| Pelvis | |
| Rear passenger head protection | |
Technical measurements for this test
Measures of occupant compartment intrusion on driver side
| Evaluation criteria | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Test ID | VTS2602 |
| B-pillar to longitudinal centerline of driver's seat (cm) | -30.5 |
| Negative numbers indicate the amount by which the crush stopped short of the seat centerline. | |
Driver injury measures
| Evaluation criteria | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Test ID | VTS2602 |
| Head | |
| HIC-15 | 100 |
| Peak gs at hard contact | no contact |
| Neck | |
| Tension (kN) | 0.2 |
| Compression (kN) | 0.6 |
| Shoulder | |
| Lateral deflection (mm) | 12 |
| Lateral force (kN) | 0.8 |
| Torso | |
| Maximum deflection (mm) | 24 |
| Average deflection (mm) | 17 |
| Maximum deflection rate (m/s) | 6.95 |
| Maximum viscous criterion (m/s) | 0.33 |
| Pelvis | |
| Combined force (kN) | 2.9 |
Passenger injury measures
| Evaluation criteria | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Test ID | VTS2602 |
| Head | |
| HIC-15 | 106 |
| Peak gs at hard contact | no contact |
| Neck | |
| Tension (kN) | 0.3 |
| Compression (kN) | 0.7 |
| Shoulder | |
| Lateral deflection (mm) | 20 |
| Lateral force (kN) | 1.1 |
| Torso | |
| Maximum deflection (mm) | 19 |
| Average deflection (mm) | 12 |
| Maximum deflection rate (m/s) | 2.56 |
| Maximum viscous criterion (m/s) | 0.18 |
| Pelvis | |
| Combined force (kN) | 4.3 |
Headlights
Trim level(s): All trims
| Evaluation criteria | Rating |
|---|---|
| Low-beam headlight type | LED projector |
| High-beam headlight type | LED projector |
| Curve-adaptive? | No |
| High-beam assist? | Yes |
|
Overall rating | |
| Distance at which headlights provide at least 5 lux illumination: | |
Low beams
On the straightaway, visibility was good on the right side of the road and fair on the left side. 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 fair on both sides of the road. On curves, visibility was good on the gradual left and both right curves and fair on the sharp left curve.
High-beam assist compensates for some limitations of this vehicle's low beams on the straightaway and on both left curves.
Technical measurements for this test
| Evaluation criteria | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Trim level(s) |
|
| Low-beam headlight type | LED projector |
| High-beam headlight type | LED projector |
| Curve-adaptive? | No |
| High-beam assist? | Yes |
|
Overall rating Applies to 2026-27 models |
| LOW BEAMS | Average minimum useful illumination distance (5 lux) |
Amount glare exceeded threshold |
|---|---|---|
| Straightaway right edge | 92.7 m | None |
| Straightaway left edge | 53.7 m | None |
| 250m radius right curve, right edge | 82.9 m | None |
| 250m radius left curve, right edge | 50.5 m | None |
| 150m radius right curve, right edge | 63.8 m | None |
| 150m radius left curve, left edge | 39.7 m | None |
| HIGH BEAMS | Average minimum useful illumination distance (5 lux) |
|---|---|
| Straightaway right edge | 139.8 m |
| Straightaway left edge | 133.6 m |
| 250m radius right curve, right edge | 86.0 m |
| 250m radius left curve, left edge | 80.5 m |
| 150m radius right curve, right edge | 67.5 m |
| 150m radius left curve, left edge | 62.8 m |
Child seat anchors
Rating applies to 2026-27 models
| Evaluation criteria | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall evaluation | + extra LATCH positions |
| Vehicle trim | Touring |
| Seat type | leatherette |
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.
| Rating icon | Rating |
|---|---|
| G | Good |
| A | Acceptable |
| M | Marginal |
| P | Poor |
| Seating positions that rely on borrowed lower anchors or have only a tether anchor available are not rated. | |
thether anchor symbol | Tether anchor |
lower anchor symbol | Lower anchors |
| Lower anchor(s) can be borrowed from adjacent positions(s) | |
| No hardware available |
Details by seating position
| Position | Rating |
|---|---|
| 1 | |
| Tether anchor | |
| Yeseasy-to-find location | |
| Yesno other hardware could be confused for anchor | |
| Lower anchors | |
| Yesnot too deep in seat | |
| Yesnot too much force needed to attach | |
| Yeseasy to maneuver around anchors | |
| 2 | |
| Tether anchor | |
| Yeseasy-to-find location | |
| Yesno other hardware could be confused for anchor | |
| Lower anchors | |
| Can be borrowed from 1 and 3 | |
| 3 | |
| Tether anchor | |
| Yeseasy-to-find location | |
| Yesno other hardware could be confused for anchor | |
| Lower anchors | |
| Yesnot too deep in seat | |
| Yesnot too much force needed to attach | |
| Yeseasy to maneuver around anchors |
Technical measurements for this test
Seat position 21
| Lower anchor A | |
|---|---|
| Open access rated | No |
| Depth (cm) | 0-2 |
| Force (lbs) | 16 |
| Clearance angle (degrees) | 91 |
| Lower anchor B | |
| Open access rated | No |
| Depth (cm) | 0-2 |
| Force (lbs) | 15 |
| Clearance angle (degrees) | 88 |
| Tether anchor | |
| Location | Middle seatback |
| Confusing hardware present | Yes |
| Has contrasting label within 3 inches of tether anchor |
Yes |
| Tether anchors can be accessed while seatback is properly positioned for use of LATCH |
Not measured |
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 | Yes |
| Has contrasting label within 3 inches of tether anchor |
Yes |
| Tether anchors can be accessed while seatback is properly positioned for use of LATCH |
Not measured |
Seat position 23
| Lower anchor A | |
|---|---|
| Open access rated | No |
| Depth (cm) | 0-2 |
| Force (lbs) | 17 |
| Clearance angle (degrees) | 84 |
| Lower anchor B | |
| Open access rated | No |
| Depth (cm) | 0-2 |
| Force (lbs) | 14 |
| Clearance angle (degrees) | 85 |
| Tether anchor | |
| Location | Middle seatback |
| Confusing hardware present | Yes |
| Has contrasting label within 3 inches of tether anchor |
Yes |
| Tether anchors can be accessed while seatback is properly positioned for use of LATCH |
Not measured |