I personally found this attainment a surprising event. “Subaru has become the first automotive company in Australia to achieve maximum independent safety ratings for its entire range of local specification vehicles,” stated in autoweb.drive.com.
The Subaru Impreza was able to attain the top five-star ranking for occupant safety. That was the result of the crashworthiness testing made by the Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP). Few other models got the highest possible star ranking and the list includes the all-wheel drive Forester, Liberty, Outback and the Tribeca. And the Impreza also gained a top four-star pedestrian rating. That makes the Impreza the first locally tested car that achieved the maximum double star rating and the second unit to do so in the world.
According to Nick Senior, the Managing Director for Subaru Australia, “Safety is a major consideration during the vehicle purchase. It is now undeniable that we are producing some of the safest vehicles in the world.” He further said, “This new Impreza has five-star occupant safety and four-star pedestrian safety partly due to its passive safety features.”
They have been very much dedicated to bring forth the highest quality of safety they could offer, as Senior said, “These ratings are testament to the superb engineering of Fuji Heavy Industries, the maker of Subaru cars, and our own Australian engineers, who have worked closely with their Japanese counterparts to ensure every car in our range offers optimum crash protection for occupants. And Safety has been a long-term commitment for Subaru and we’re delighted to gain five stars for every car in the range.
These were the results of the Subaru Impreza's tests:
The Subaru Impreza was able to attain the top five-star ranking for occupant safety. That was the result of the crashworthiness testing made by the Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP). Few other models got the highest possible star ranking and the list includes the all-wheel drive Forester, Liberty, Outback and the Tribeca. And the Impreza also gained a top four-star pedestrian rating. That makes the Impreza the first locally tested car that achieved the maximum double star rating and the second unit to do so in the world.
According to Nick Senior, the Managing Director for Subaru Australia, “Safety is a major consideration during the vehicle purchase. It is now undeniable that we are producing some of the safest vehicles in the world.” He further said, “This new Impreza has five-star occupant safety and four-star pedestrian safety partly due to its passive safety features.”
They have been very much dedicated to bring forth the highest quality of safety they could offer, as Senior said, “These ratings are testament to the superb engineering of Fuji Heavy Industries, the maker of Subaru cars, and our own Australian engineers, who have worked closely with their Japanese counterparts to ensure every car in our range offers optimum crash protection for occupants. And Safety has been a long-term commitment for Subaru and we’re delighted to gain five stars for every car in the range.
These were the results of the Subaru Impreza's tests:
- Offset test:14.93 (out of 16)
- Side impact test:15.73 (out of 16)
- Pole test:2 (out of 2)
- Seat belt warnings:2 (out of 3)
- Total = 34.66 (out of a possible 37)
- Pedestrian test: 27.76 (out of 36)
So, what makes the new Impreza deserving of such recognition? Aside from having a premium Subaru control arm, the 2008 Impreza is found to be stuffed with new technology to ensure safety. Well, here are its safety features, which are also available in other Subaru models sold in Australia:
- Constant All-Wheel Drive, for optimum grip in all conditions
- ABS brakes with four-wheel discs and Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)
- Child seat anchor points
- Dual front and side airbags
- Front seatbelts feature pretensioners and load limiters
- Rear door child locks
- Ring-shaped reinforcements surrounding the passenger cabin
- Front seatbelt indicator lights
- Side intrusion bars
- Three-point A/ELR rear centre seatbelt
- Audible warning if front seatbelts not engaged
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