Crash Test 2008 Subaru Impreza IIHS (Side Impact)

Subaru Impreza
2008 models
2008 Top Safety Pick 2008 Subaru Impreza: good performance in front, side, and rear tests and optional electronic stability control
SIDE IMPACT TEST WITH STANDARD FRONT AND REAR HEAD CURTAIN AIRBAGS AND STANDARD FRONT SEAT-MOUNTED TORSO AIRBAGS

OVERALL EVALUATION: Good
Injury measures Head protection Structure/safety cage
Head/neck Torso Pelvis/leg
Driver Good Good Good Good Acceptable
Rear passenger Good Good Good Good

Important: Side impact crash test ratings can be compared across vehicle type and weight categories.
Test details:

The Subaru Impreza was redesigned for the 2008 model year. The side impact crash test ratings also apply to the 5-door version of the Impreza.
Injury measures:

Driver — Measures taken from the dummy indicate a low risk of any significant injuries in a crash of this severity.

Rear passenger — Measures taken from the dummy indicate a low risk of any significant injuries in a crash of this severity.
Head protection:

Driver — The dummy's head was protected from being hit by any hard structures, including the intruding barrier, by a side curtain airbag that deployed from the roof.

Rear passenger — The dummy's head was protected from being hit by any hard structures, including the intruding barrier, by a side curtain airbag that deployed from the roof.

Left to right: * View of the vehicle and barrier just after the crash test. Larger photo * View of the vehicle after the crash with doors removed, showing the side airbags and damage to the occupant compartment. Larger photo * Smeared greasepaint shows where the driver dummy's head was protected from being hit by hard structures by the side curtain airbag. Larger photo * Smeared greasepaint shows where the rear passenger dummy's head was protected by the side airbag. Larger photo

Additional features: * Side airbags: front and rear head curtain airbags and front seat-mounted torso airbags * Electronic stability control (optional) * Antilock brakes * Daytime running lights

Tested vehicle specifications: * 2008 Subaru Impreza 2.5i 4-door * Class: Small car * Weight: 3,128 lbs. * Side airbags: standard front and rear head curtain airbags and standard front seat-mounted torso airbags * Wheelbase: 103 in. * Length: 180 in. * Width: 69 in. * Engine: 2.5 L 4-cylinder * EPA ratings: 20 mpg city | 27 mpg highway

Category:

Autos & Vehicles

Tags:

• Crash
• Test
• 2008
• Subaru
• Impreza
• IIHS
• (Side
• Impact)

[OhFishyFish]

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[chinchillawrangler]

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[jamesmoocn]

Looks like a broken arm

[infinitgang]

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[elparcero1220]

this test is so true... because i just had the same type of accident on my impreza....( a dumass suv blow the red light and hit me) but i was able to walk out of it without a scratch....

[GrahamCrackers94]

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[ventureandcivic]

hey I have never seen in other crash test that the people is very close to the crash in the back 0.0

[Romik126]

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[hanq2000]

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[chanke4252]

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