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Driver
Front Seat
Car
Pole
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- Weak
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Passenger
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Not fitted to the test vehicle but available as optionIn the frontal impact, forward movement of the 3 year dummy, sat in a forward facing restraint, was not excessive. In the side impact, both dummies were properly contained by their restraints, minimising the possibility of dangerous head contacts. The front passenger airbag of the Forester is off by default, allowing a rearward facing child restraint to be safely used in that seating position. The airbag is turned on only when an occupant of a suitable size is detected in the seat. The system met Euro NCAP's requirements and was rewarded.
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Head Impact 20.3 Pts
Pelvis Impact 0.0 Pts
Leg Impact 6.0 Pts
The bumper scored maximum points for the protection it provided to pedestrians' legs. However, the front edge of the bonnet was poor in all areas tested and scored no points. In most areas where the bonnet would be struck by the head of an adult or that of a child, the bonnet provided good protection against serious injury.
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| Vehicle Yaw Rate @ COS + 1.00 s | 14.1% | meets ECE requirements |
| Vehicle Yaw Rate @ COS + 1.75 s | 0.9% | meets ECE requirements |
| Lateral Displacement @ BOS + 1.07 s | 2.84 m | meets ECE requirements |
| Applies To | All seats | ||
| Warning | Driver Seat | Front Passenger(s) | Rear Passenger(s) |
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FailElectronic stability control and seatbelt reminders for front and rear seats are standard features on the Subaru Forester, and met Euro NCAP's test requirements. A speed limitation device is not available.
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Specifications
Tested Model Subaru Forester 2.0i-L, LHD
Body Type - 5 door SUV
Year Of Publication 2012
Kerb Weight 1519kg
VIN From Which Rating Applies - applies to all Foresters of the specification tested
Class Small SUV
Safety Equipment
Note: Other equipment may be available on the vehicle but was not considered in the test year.
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The passenger compartment remained stable in the frontal impact. Dummy readings indicated good protection of the kness and femurs of the driver and passenger. Subaru showed that a similar level of protection would be provided to occupants of different sizes and to those sat in different seating positions. In the side barrier test, the Forester scored maximum points, with good protection of all body regions. In the more severe side pole impact, dummy readings of rib compression indicated marginal protection of the chest. However, the seat and head restraint provided good protection against whiplash injuries in the event of a rear-end collision.