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2009 Subaru Forester Safety Review

July 1, 2008

SAFETY | 9 out of 10

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crash-test data for the Forester are unavailable
Cars.com

first-for-Forester standard stability control
Car and Driver

hill-hold for the manual-transmission cars
Motor Trend

The package of safety equipment on the 2009 Subaru Forester is comprehensive, according to specifications from the manufacturer, and according to the road tests researched by TheCarConnection.com.

Among the standard safety features, Car and Driver notes, are all-wheel drive; anti-lock brakes with brake assist; and stability and traction control. Motor Trend adds that the Forester is outfitted with sensors that trigger the curtain airbags if the vehicle should be involved in a rollover. Cars.com points out that all five seating positions have “adequately high head restraints."

Cars.com also praised the Forester’s new four-wheel disc brakes, an upgrade over the front disc/rear drum arrangement in the old version. The anti-lock feature on the Forester’s brakes “shows its face only when skids become imminent—a welcome change from some of the more trigger-happy systems out there.”

Because the Forester is a brand-new vehicle, neither the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) nor the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) have tested the Subaru’s crash performance. However, the previous Forester was named a Top Safety Pick by the IIHS. The safety rating for this vehicle will be updated by TheCarConnection.com’s editors when test results become available.

Conclusion

The 2009 Subaru Forester’s crash performance has yet to be rated, but its safety equipment is extensive.

SAFETY | 9 out of 10Expert Quotes:crash-test data for the Forester are unavailableCars.comfirst-for-Forester standard stability controlCar and Driverhill-hold for the manual-transmission carsMotor Trend The package of safety equipment on the 2009 Subaru Forester is comprehensive, according to specifications from the manufacturer, and according to the road tests researched by TheCarConnection.com. Among the standard safety features, Car and Driver notes, are all-wheel drive; anti-lock brakes with brake assist; and stability and traction control. Motor Trend adds that the Forester is outfitted with sensors that trigger the curtain airbags if the vehicle should be involved in a rollover. Cars.com points out that all five seating positions have “adequately high head restraints." Cars.com also praised the Forester’s new four-wheel disc brakes, an upgrade over the front disc/rear drum arrangement in the old version. The anti-lock feature on the Forester’s brakes “shows its face only when skids become imminent—a welcome change from some of the more trigger-happy systems out there.” Because the Forester is a brand-new vehicle, neither the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) nor the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) have tested the Subaru’s crash performance. However, the previous Forester was named a Top Safety Pick by the IIHS. The safety rating for this vehicle will be updated by TheCarConnection.com’s editors when test results become available. ConclusionThe 2009 Subaru Forester’s crash performance has yet to be rated, but its safety equipment is extensive. 2009 SUBARU FORESTER STYLING | 7 out of 10 Cars.com: “boxy charm has been toned down” Automobile: “goes from mutant station wagon to mainstream compact crossover” Edmunds.com: “won't do much to tickle your excitement meter” Popular Mechanics: “most handsome and stylish ...

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