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Total safety

WHAT’S INSIDE:

comes from within.

The combination of a world-class all-wheel drive system, striking agility
and class-leading active safety systems combine to give every Subaru
vehicle excellent evasive capabilities. Smart engineering, exceptionally rigid
construction and advanced passive safety systems are also fully prepared to
protect you in the event that an accident is unavoidable.

At Subaru, our goal is to inspire confidence and peace of mind on every road,
under all conditions and at all times. This means building vehicles equipped with

WHAT IT DOES:

the most advanced active and passive safety systems available – technology that

The best way to survive a collision is to avoid one in the first
place – that’s why Subaru equips drivers with the tools needed
to steer clear of danger. If avoidance is not possible, a wide
range of passive safety systems are in place to provide
class-leading levels of protection.

allows drivers to get out more and travel free of unnecessary worry. This is why,
year in and year out, Subaru models are recognized as Top Safety Picks1 by the
Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).

VEHICLE DYNAMICS CONTROL SYSTEM
Standard on every Subaru, the Vehicle Dynamics
Control† system monitors and analyzes if the vehicle is
following the driver’s intended course via an array of
smart sensors. If the vehicle approaches the limits of
stability, the AWD torque distribution*, engine output
and brakes at each wheel adjust automatically to assist
in keeping the vehicle on course.
†The Subaru Vehicle Dynamics Control system may also be known as
Electronic Stability Control.
*Lineartronic® CVT and Automatic Transmission models only.

VISIBILITY

Oversteer
Understeer
Ideal cornering

To avoid danger, you have to see it coming first – so every
Subaru is designed to help the driver maintain maximum
awareness of their surroundings. The intelligent design of
each model features a generous glass area, large side mirrors
and thin, strategically placed pillars to minimize obstruction
and maximize active safety. Certain models are also available
with a rear-view camera to boost visibility even further.

Top Safety Pick ratings based on Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s (IIHS) 40-mph frontal crash test, 31-mph side-impact test,
20-mph rear-impact test, and roof-strength test. For more information, contact IIHS or visit their website at www.iihs.org.

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