Subaru Forester
Overall: 34.31 out of 37
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| Variant: 2.5X |
| Kerb Weight: 1470 kg |
| Year: 2007 |
| Engine: 2.5 litre |
| Category: Compact 4WD |
| Airbags: Front+Side+Head airbags |
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The tested model of Subaru Forester was introduced in Australia in March 2008. It is due to be released in New Zealand in the 2nd quarter of 2008. Dual front airbags, side airbags and head-protecting side curtains are standard equipment. Antilock brakes (ABS), electronic brake distribution (EBD) and electronic stability control (ESC) are also standard. Advanced seat belt reminders are fitted to both front seats. The front seat belt buckles are mounted on the seats and the upper anchorages are adjustable. These features improve the fit of the seat belt. Pretensioners are fitted to the front seat belts to reduce slack in the event of a crash. A three point seat belt is fitted to the centre rear seat. This provides better protection than a two point (lap) seat belt.
 5 stars. The Subaru Forester scored 14.31 out of 16 in the offset crash test. The passenger compartment held its shape extremely well. Protection from serious lower leg injury was marginal for the driver. The vehicle scored 16 out of 16 in the side impact crash test and a further 2 points in the optional pole test.
Body region scores out of 4 points each: Head/neck 4 pts, chest 4 pts, upper legs 4 pts, lower legs 2.31 pts.
The passenger compartment held its shape well in the offset crash test. The accelerator pedal moved rearwards by 111 mm and upwards 39 mm. The steering wheel hub moved 39mm forward, 24 mm upward and 33 mm sideways. The front ("A") pillar did not move rearwards. All doors remained closed during the crash. After the crash the driver’s door could be opened with normal effort.
The airbag cushioned the head of the driver and contact was stable. There were no knee hazards. The passenger's head was cushioned by the airbag.
Body region scores out of 4 points each: Head 4 pts, chest 4 pts, abdomen 4 pts, pelvis 4 pts.
The vehicle was eligible for an optional pole impact test, since it had head-protecting side airbags and scored four points for the head in the side impact test. The manufacturer decided to go ahead with the pole test and the vehicle earned a further two points.
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Offset Crash Test at 64km/h |
Side Impact Crash Test at 50km/h |
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Driver
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HIC |
151 |
146 |
34 |
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Acceleration |
31.8 |
32 |
21.6 |
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Shear |
0.24 |
0.67 |
None |
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Tension |
0.98 |
1.03 |
None |
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Extension |
13.6 |
13.3 |
None |
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Acceleration |
33.2 |
30.4 |
None |
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Compression |
20.3 |
17.2 |
8 |
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Viscous Criterion |
0.06 |
0.06 |
0.05 |
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Force |
None |
None |
0.34 |
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Force |
None |
None |
0.7 |
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Force Left |
0.44 |
0.49 |
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Force Right |
0.48 |
1.42 |
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Knee Displ. Left |
1.1 |
0 |
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Knee Displ. Right |
1.19 |
0.17 |
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Force Left |
2.1 |
1.12 |
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Force Right |
1.32 |
1.4 |
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Index Left (Up/Low) |
0.37/0.77 |
0.31/0.18 |
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Index Right (Up/Low) |
0.35/0.78 |
0.3/0.29 |
Pole Test: 2 pts Seat Belt Reminders: 2
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No deduction |
| Chest |
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No deduction |
| Upper Leg |
Variable & conc. loading |
No deduction |
| Lower Leg |
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No deduction |
| Foot Score |
Pedal Movement |
Score 3.56 points |
| Head |
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None |
| Chest |
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No deduction |
| Upper Leg |
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None |
| Lower Leg |
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None |
| Foot Score |
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None |
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A reasonably good result for the Forester. The adult head region performed well. Most of the child head region performed marginally, as did the full leg region. The upper leg tests were uniformly poor.
Child head impacts 8.33
Adult head impacts 8.67
Upper leg impacts Zero
Lower leg impacts 1.76
Total (out of 36) 18.75
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Version 1, Published on: 29-Feb-08
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