2018 Subaru Outback And Legacy Earn IIHS Top Safety Rating For New Passenger-side Crash Test
The passenger side overlap crash test sends a vehicle into a barrier at 40 mph with just 25 percent of the vehicle's front end overlapping the barrier on the passenger side. It mimics what happens when the front passenger-side corner of a vehicle collides with another vehicle or with an obstacle such as a tree or utility pole. This test will be added to the IIHS crashworthiness evaluations for the 2018 TOP SAFETY PICK+ award.
The 2018 Outback participated in the first test group that included 13 midsize cars and was one of the top performers according to IIHS. The Outback's "Good" passenger-side rating also applies to the 2018 Legacy.
"In the test of the Outback, the passenger's space was maintained well, with maximum intrusion of 4 inches at the right edge of the toepan," said
All 2018 Subaru models equipped with EyeSight® Driver Assist Technology and LED Steering Responsive Headlights received the 2017 Top Safety Pick+ from IIHS. This list includes Crosstrek, Forester, Impreza, WRX, Legacy and Outback.
The 2018 Subaru Outback continues as a segment leader after more than 20 years. With standard equipment including
The 2018 Legacy, the roomiest sedan in the midsize segment, features revised styling and significant upgrades to comfort, safety, and multimedia capability and has a starting price of
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