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Subaru Forester

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Subaru Forester

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Build Dates
2013 - Aug 2018

On Sale Dates

2013 - Aug 2018

Applies To
All variants
Vehicle Type
Medium SUV
Engine/Fuel Type
Petrol / diesel vehicles

Price Bracket

Under $35,000

Rating Year/Datestamp
2013
ANCAP Safety Rating

Rating Expires

N/A

ANCAP Safety
Tested
2013
ANCAP Safety Report (PDF)

The tested model of Subaru Forester was introduced in Australia and New Zealand during 2013. This rating applies to all variants.

Dual front airbags, driver knee airbag, 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. The Eyesight system with many crash avoidance functions is available as an option. Advanced seat belt reminders are fitted to both front seats. Pretensioners are fitted to the front seat belts to reduce slack in the event of a crash.

A full list of safety features and technologies can be viewed within the Technical Report (see download link).

Assessment Scores

Frontal Offset Score
14.64
out of 16
Side Impact Score
16.00
out of 16
Pole Score
2
out of 2
Seat Belt Reminders Score
3.0
out of 3
Whiplash Protection Score
Good
Pedestrian Protection Score
Adequate
ESC Score
Standard
Overall Score
35.64
out of 37

SAFETY FEATURES & TECHNOLOGIES

AEB - City
Optional on base variant
AEB - Interurban
Not available on any variant
AEB - VRU
Not available on any variant
AEB - Junction
Not available on any variant
AEB - Backover
Not available on any variant
LSS
Not available on any variant
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Subaru Forester (2013-August 2018) frontal offset test at 64km/h
Subaru Forester (2013-August 2018) pole test at 29km/h
Subaru Forester (2013-August 2018) side impact test at 50km/h
Subaru Forester (2013-August 2018) side impact test at 50km/h
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