Crash Test 2008 Subaru Impreza IIHS (Side Impact)
Subaru Impreza
2008 models
2008 Top Safety Pick 2008 Subaru Impreza: good performance in front, side, and rear tests and optional electronic stability control
SIDE IMPACT TEST WITH STANDARD FRONT AND REAR HEAD CURTAIN AIRBAGS AND STANDARD FRONT SEAT-MOUNTED TORSO AIRBAGS
OVERALL EVALUATION: Good
Injury measures Head protection Structure/safety cage
Head/neck Torso Pelvis/leg
Driver Good Good Good Good Acceptable
Rear passenger Good Good Good Good
Important: Side impact crash test ratings can be compared across vehicle type and weight categories.
Test details:
The Subaru Impreza was redesigned for the 2008 model year. The side impact crash test ratings also apply to the 5-door version of the Impreza.
Injury measures:
Driver — Measures taken from the dummy indicate a low risk of any significant injuries in a crash of this severity.
Rear passenger — Measures taken from the dummy indicate a low risk of any significant injuries in a crash of this severity.
Head protection:
Driver — The dummy's head was protected from being hit by any hard structures, including the intruding barrier, by a side curtain airbag that deployed from the roof.
Rear passenger — The dummy's head was protected from being hit by any hard structures, including the intruding barrier, by a side curtain airbag that deployed from the roof.
Left to right:
* View of the vehicle and barrier just after the crash test. Larger photo
* View of the vehicle after the crash with doors removed, showing the side airbags and damage to the occupant compartment. Larger photo
* Smeared greasepaint shows where the driver dummy's head was protected from being hit by hard structures by the side curtain airbag. Larger photo
* Smeared greasepaint shows where the rear passenger dummy's head was protected by the side airbag. Larger photo
Additional features:
* Side airbags: front and rear head curtain airbags and front seat-mounted torso airbags
* Electronic stability control (optional)
* Antilock brakes
* Daytime running lights
Tested vehicle specifications:
* 2008 Subaru Impreza 2.5i 4-door
* Class: Small car
* Weight: 3,128 lbs.
* Side airbags: standard front and rear head curtain airbags and standard front seat-mounted torso airbags
* Wheelbase: 103 in.
* Length: 180 in.
* Width: 69 in.
* Engine: 2.5 L 4-cylinder
* EPA ratings: 20 mpg city | 27 mpg highway
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