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2008 Subaru Impreza Safety Review

August 19, 2008

SAFETY | 8 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

Five stars, front and driver side; four stars, passenger side impact and rollover
NHTSA

Good," crash offset rating; Top Safety Pick
IIHS

an impressive array of safety features
Cars.com

The 2008 Subaru Impreza hatchbacks do well in crash tests, with the top five stars for frontal impact and four- and five-star results in side impact from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), plus top "good" results from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) for both front and rear impact. It’s also a Top Safety Pick, as deemed by the IIHS.

Electronic stability control and incline start assist are included in the Outback Sport or with the Premium Package but not otherwise available on the 2.5i wagon. Anti-lock brakes are standard, along with front side airbags and side curtain bags. Cars.com says that all 2008 Subaru Imprezas "include an impressive array of safety features," such as "six airbags and active head restraints are standard." Other standard 2008 Subaru safety equipment includes "front disc and rear drum brakes...on 2.5i models." Optional Subaru 2008 safety equipment, according to Cars.com, includes "an electronic stability system" and "optional antilock braking system upgrades."

According to MyRide.com, "oddly shaped rearmost pillars intrude in the [Subaru 2008] outward vision a bit, but only when the rear seats are folded; when up, the rear seat head restraints block the pillars."

Conclusion

The 2008 Subaru Impreza wagon enjoys good levels of safety and security.

SAFETY | 8 out of 10Expert Quotes:Five stars, front and driver side; four stars, passenger side impact and rolloverNHTSAGood," crash offset rating; Top Safety PickIIHSan impressive array of safety featuresCars.com The 2008 Subaru Impreza hatchbacks do well in crash tests, with the top five stars for frontal impact and four- and five-star results in side impact from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), plus top "good" results from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) for both front and rear impact. It’s also a Top Safety Pick, as deemed by the IIHS. Electronic stability control and incline start assist are included in the Outback Sport or with the Premium Package but not otherwise available on the 2.5i wagon. Anti-lock brakes are standard, along with front side airbags and side curtain bags. Cars.com says that all 2008 Subaru Imprezas "include an impressive array of safety features," such as "six airbags and active head restraints are standard." Other standard 2008 Subaru safety equipment includes "front disc and rear drum brakes...on 2.5i models." Optional Subaru 2008 safety equipment, according to Cars.com, includes "an electronic stability system" and "optional antilock braking system upgrades." According to MyRide.com, "oddly shaped rearmost pillars intrude in the [Subaru 2008] outward vision a bit, but only when the rear seats are folded; when up, the rear seat head restraints block the pillars." ConclusionThe 2008 Subaru Impreza wagon enjoys good levels of safety and security.  2008 SUBARU IMPREZA WAGON STYLING | [7 out of 10] Automotive.com: "2008 models may disappoint some faithful fans" Cars and Driver: "fans of the old wagon might be disappointed" Kelley Blue Book: "looks fast standing still" Cars.com: "interior retains the car's businesslike austerity" ...

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