Top Safety Pick

2017 Subaru Crosstrek

small car / 4-door wagon

Award applies only to vehicles with optional front crash prevention

2017 Subaru Crosstrek 4-door wagon — 2015 Subaru Crosstrek shown

Crashworthiness

Rating overview
Evaluation criteria	Rating
Small overlap front: driver-side
Moderate overlap front: original test
Side: original test
Roof strength
Head restraints & seats

Crash avoidance & mitigation

Evaluation criteria	Rating
Headlights
Front crash prevention: vehicle-to-vehicle
Optional system	Superior

Seat belts & child restraints

Evaluation criteria	Rating
LATCH ease of use

Other available safety features

Optional blind spot detection
Optional lane departure warning
Optional lane departure prevention

Key

G
Good
A
Acceptable
M
Marginal
P
Poor

Superior
Advanced
Basic

Some ratings use a scale of Poor to Good. Others range from Basic to Superior.

Small overlap front: driver-side

Rating applies to 2014-17 models

Tested vehicle: 2014 Subaru Impreza 2.0i wagon 4wd

The Subaru Impreza, not including the WRX performance models, was redesigned for the 2012 model year. Beginning with 2014 models, structural changes were made to improve occupant protection primarily in small overlap frontal crashes. These changes (and ratings) apply to the 4-door sedan and wagon (5-door) versions of the Impreza and to the Crosstrek, a wagon with increased ground clearance introduced in the 2013 model year (originally known as the XV Crosstrek).

Evaluation criteria	Rating

Structure and safety cage
Driver injury measures
Head/neck
Chest
Hip/thigh
Lower leg/foot
Driver restraints and dummy kinematics

Action shot taken during the small overlap frontal crash test.

The dummy's position in relation to the door frame, steering wheel, and instrument panel after the crash test indicates that the driver's survival space was maintained well.

The frontal and side curtain airbags worked well together to keep the head from coming close to any stiff structure or outside objects that could cause injury.

Intrusion into the driver's space was minimal, and risk of injuries to the dummy's legs and feet was low.

Technical measurements for this test

Evaluation criteria	Measurement
Test ID	CEN1337
Lower occupant compartment
Lower hinge pillar max (cm)	6
Footrest (cm)	12
Left toepan (cm)	7
Brake pedal (cm)	7
Parking brake (cm)
Rocker panel lateral average (cm)	2
Upper occupant compartment
Steering column	0
Upper hinge pillar max (cm)	2
Upper dash (cm)	4
Lower instrument panel (cm)	4

Evaluation criteria	Measurement
Test ID	CEN1337
Head
HIC-15	133
Peak gs at hard contact	no contact
Neck
Tension (kN)	1.0
Extension bending moment (Nm)	9
Maximum Nij	0.20
Chest maximum compression (mm)	26
Femur (kN)
Left	1.0
Right	1.1
Knee displacement (mm)
Left	1
Right	1
Knee-thigh-hip injury risk (%)
Left	0
Right	0
Maximum tibia index
Left	0.68
Right	0.43
Tibia axial force (kN)
Left	2.1
Right	2.4
Foot acceleration (g)
Left	96
Right	59

About the small overlap front test

Moderate overlap front: original test

Rating applies to 2014-17 models

Tested vehicle: 2014 Subaru Impreza 2.0i Premium 4-door 4wd

The Subaru Impreza, not including the WRX performance models, was redesigned for the 2012 model year. Beginning with 2014 models, structural changes were made to improve occupant protection primarily in small overlap frontal crashes but also in moderate overlap frontal crashes. These changes (and ratings) apply to the 4-door sedan and wagon (5-door) versions of the Impreza and to the Crosstrek, a wagon with increased ground clearance introduced in the 2013 model year (originally known as the XV Crosstrek).

Moderate offset frontal ratings are assigned by the Institute based on a test conducted by Subaru.

Evaluation criteria	Rating
Overall evaluation
Structure and safety cage
Driver injury measures
Head/neck
Chest
Leg/foot, left
Leg/foot, right
Driver restraints and dummy kinematics

Technical measurements for this test

Evaluation criteria	Measurement
Test ID	VTF1309
Footwell intrusion
Footrest (cm)	3
Left (cm)	5
Center (cm)	8
Right (cm)	7
Brake pedal (cm)	7
Instrument panel rearward movement
Left (cm)	1
Right (cm)	2
Steering column movement
Upward (cm)	0
Rearward (cm)	-6
A-pillar rearward movement (cm)	0

Evaluation criteria	Measurement
Test ID	VTF1309
Head
HIC-15	132
Peak gs at hard contact	no contact
Neck
Tension (kN)	1.3
Extension bending moment (Nm)	15
Maximum Nij	0.23
Chest maximum compression (mm)	34
Legs
Femur force - left (kN)	1.7
Femur force - right (kN)	1.8
Knee displacement - left (mm)	2
Knee displacement - right (mm)	1
Maximum tibia index - left	0.54
Maximum tibia index - right	0.39
Tibia axial force - left (kN)	2.8
Tibia axial force - right (kN)	2.7
Foot acceleration (g)
Left	62
Right	66

About the original moderate overlap front test

Side: original test

Rating applies to 2013-17 models

Tested vehicle: 2012 Subaru Impreza 2.0i Premium 4-door 4wd with standard front and rear head curtain airbags and standard front seat-mounted torso airbags

The Subaru Impreza, not including the WRX performance models, was redesigned for the 2012 model year. Side ratings are assigned by the Institute based on a test conducted by Subaru. The side ratings apply to the 4-door sedan and wagon (5-door) versions of the Impreza and to the Crosstrek, a wagon with increased ground clearance introduced in the 2013 model year (originally known as the XV Crosstrek).

Evaluation criteria	Rating
Overall evaluation
Structure and safety cage
Driver injury measures
Head/neck
Torso
Pelvis/leg
Driver head protection
Rear passenger injury measures
Head/neck
Torso
Pelvis/leg
Rear passenger head protection

Technical measurements for this test

Test ID	VTS1111
B-pillar to longitudinal centerline of driver's seat (cm)	-11.0
Negative numbers indicate the amount by which the crush stopped short of the seat centerline.

Evaluation criteria	Measurement
Test ID	VTS1111
Head HIC-15	316
Neck
Tension (kN)	0.3
Compression (kN)	0.7
Shoulder
Lateral deflection (mm)	47
Lateral force (kN)	1.8
Torso
Maximum deflection (mm)	32
Average deflection (mm)	28
Maximum deflection rate (m/s)	3.37
Maximum viscous criterion (m/s)	0.50
Pelvis
Iliac force (kN)	2.0
Acetabulum force (kN)	2.3
Combined force (kN)	4.3
Left femur
L-M force (kN)	1.0
L-M moment (Nm)	147
A-P moment (Nm)	-55

Evaluation criteria	Measurement
Test ID	VTS1111
Head HIC-15	324
Neck
Tension (kN)	0.7
Compression (kN)	0.4
Shoulder
Lateral deflection (mm)	41
Lateral force (kN)	1.5
Torso
Maximum deflection (mm)	32
Average deflection (mm)	28
Maximum deflection rate (m/s)	3.46
Maximum viscous criterion (m/s)	0.49
Pelvis
Iliac force (kN)	1.0
Acetabulum force (kN)	1.8
Combined force (kN)	2.0
Left femur
L-M force (kN)	1.2
L-M moment (Nm)	181
A-P moment (Nm)	29

About the original side crash test

Roof strength

Rating applies to 2013-17 models

Tested vehicle: 2012 Subaru Impreza 2.0i wagon 4wd

Rating applies to both the Impreza 4-door sedan and wagon (5-door) versions and to the structurally similar 2013-17 models of the Crosstrek.

Overall evaluation
Curb weight	2,985 lbs
Peak force	15,525 lbs
Strength-to-weight ratio	5.20

About the roof strength test

Head restraints & seats

Seat type: Manual cloth seat

Overall evaluation
Dynamic rating
Seat/head restraint geometry

Technical measurements for this test

Seat type	Manual cloth seat
Geometry
Backset (mm)	36
Distance below top of head (mm)	2
Seat design parameters
Pass/fail	Pass
Max T1 acceleration (g)	10.9
Head contact time (ms)	62
Force rating	1
Neck forces
Max neck shear force (N)	0
Max neck tension (N)	398

About the head restraint & seat test
Currently, IIHS tests apply only to front seats.

Headlights

Ratings are given for 2 different headlight variations available on this vehicle.

Trim level(s)

2.0i Premium trim equipped with EyeSight Driver Assist package
2.0i Limited trim equipped with EyeSight Driver Assist package

Evaluation criteria	Rating
Low-beam headlight type	Halogen reflector
High-beam headlight type	Halogen reflector
Curve-adaptive?	Yes
High-beam assist?	No
Overall rating
Distance at which headlights provide at least 5 lux illumination:

Low beams
On the straightaway, visibility was good on both sides of the road. On curves, visibility was fair on the sharp left and both right curves and inadequate on the gradual left curve.

The low beams created excessive glare.

High beams
On the straightaway, visibility was good on both sides of the road. On curves, visibility was fair on the gradual right and both left curves and inadequate on the sharp right curve.

Technical measurements for this test

Evaluation criteria	Measurement
Trim level(s)	2.0i Premium trim equipped with EyeSight Driver Assist package 2.0i Limited trim equipped with EyeSight Driver Assist package
Low-beam headlight type	Halogen reflector
High-beam headlight type	Halogen reflector
Curve-adaptive?	Yes
High-beam assist?	No
Overall rating Applies to 2016-17 models

LOW BEAMS	Average minimum useful illumination distance (5 lux)	Amount glare exceeded threshold
Straightaway right edge	99.8 m	305.6%
Straightaway left edge	72.7 m	305.6%
250m radius right curve, right edge	55.4 m	None
250m radius left curve, left edge	54.7 m	28.0%
150m radius right curve, right edge	49.1 m	None
150m radius left curve, left edge	50.6 m	4.9%

HIGH BEAMS	Average minimum useful illumination distance (5 lux)
Straightaway right edge	176.9 m
Straightaway left edge	181.1 m
250m radius right curve, right edge	65.3 m
250m radius left curve, left edge	69.6 m
150m radius right curve, right edge	51.4 m
150m radius left curve, left edge	55.2 m

Trim level(s)

2.0i trim
2.0i Premium trim
2.0i Limited trim

Evaluation criteria	Rating
Low-beam headlight type	Halogen reflector
High-beam headlight type	Halogen reflector
Curve-adaptive?	No
High-beam assist?	No
Overall rating
Distance at which headlights provide at least 5 lux illumination:

Low beams
On the straightaway, visibility was good on both sides of the road. On curves, visibility was fair in all 4 tests.

The low beams created excessive glare.

High beams
On the straightaway, visibility was good on both sides of the road. On curves, visibility was fair on the gradual right and both left curves and inadequate on the sharp right curve.

Technical measurements for this test

Evaluation criteria	Measurement
Trim level(s)	2.0i trim 2.0i Premium trim 2.0i Limited trim
Low-beam headlight type	Halogen reflector
High-beam headlight type	Halogen reflector
Curve-adaptive?	No
High-beam assist?	No
Overall rating Applies to 2016-17 models

LOW BEAMS	Average minimum useful illumination distance (5 lux)	Amount glare exceeded threshold
Straightaway right edge	99.8 m	305.6%
Straightaway left edge	72.7 m	305.6%
250m radius right curve, right edge	56.3 m	5.9%
250m radius left curve, left edge	55.1 m	41.1%
150m radius right curve, right edge	46.2 m	0.7%
150m radius left curve, left edge	48.1 m	22.2%

HIGH BEAMS	Average minimum useful illumination distance (5 lux)
Straightaway right edge	176.9 m
Straightaway left edge	181.1 m
250m radius right curve, right edge	65.3 m
250m radius left curve, left edge	69.6 m
150m radius right curve, right edge	51.4 m
150m radius left curve, left edge	55.2 m

About the headlight evaluation

Front crash prevention: vehicle-to-vehicle

System details

Optional EyeSight

Package name

Optional EyeSight

Overall evaluation

Applies to 2015-17 models

Superior

with optional equipment

This system meets the requirements for forward collision warning.
In the 12 mph test, this vehicle avoided a collision.
In the 25 mph test, this vehicle avoided a collision.

About the original front crash prevention test

Child seat anchors

Rating applies to 2017 models built after January 2017

Evaluation criteria	Rating
Overall evaluation
Vehicle trim	2.0i Premium
Seat type	cloth

This vehicle has 2 rear seating positions with complete child seat attachment (LATCH) hardware.

It has 1 additional seating position with a tether anchor and the ability to borrow lower anchors from the other seating positions.

Note: When anchors are borrowed, they aren't available to use in their designated positions.

Evaluation criteria	Rating
Overall evaluation
Vehicle trim	2.0i Premium
Seat type	cloth

Rating icon	Rating
G	Good
A	Acceptable
M	Marginal
P	Poor
	Seating positions that rely on borrowed lower anchors or have only a tether anchor available are not rated.
thether anchor symbol	Tether anchor
lower anchor symbol	Lower anchors
shared lower achors symbol	Lower anchor(s) can be borrowed from adjacent positions(s)
	No hardware available

Details by seating position

Position	Rating
1
1	Tether anchor
	easy-to-find location
	no other hardware could be confused for anchor
	Lower anchors
	too deep in seat
	not too much force needed to attach
	easy to maneuver around anchors
2
2	Tether anchor
	easy-to-find location
	no other hardware could be confused for anchor
	Lower anchors
	Can be borrowed from 1 and 3
3
3	Tether anchor
	easy-to-find location
	no other hardware could be confused for anchor
	Lower anchors
	too deep in seat
	not too much force needed to attach
	easy to maneuver around anchors

Technical measurements for this test

Lower anchor A
Open access rated	No
Depth (cm)	4-6
Force (lbs)	9
Clearance angle (degrees)	67
Lower anchor B
Open access rated	No
Depth (cm)	4-6
Force (lbs)	3
Clearance angle (degrees)	69
Tether anchor
Location	Middle seatback
Confusing hardware present	Yes
Has contrasting label within 3 inches of tether anchor	Yes
Tether anchors can be accessed while seatback is properly positioned for use of LATCH	Not measured

Lower anchor A
Lower latch is shared for this seat position
Lower anchor B
Lower latch is shared for this seat position
Tether anchor
Location	Middle seatback
Confusing hardware present	Yes
Has contrasting label within 3 inches of tether anchor	Yes
Tether anchors can be accessed while seatback is properly positioned for use of LATCH	Not measured

Lower anchor A
Open access rated	Yes
Depth	Not visible
Force (lbs)	1
Clearance angle (degrees)	62
Lower anchor B
Open access rated	No
Depth (cm)	2-4
Force (lbs)	12
Clearance angle (degrees)	63
Tether anchor
Location	Middle seatback
Confusing hardware present	No
Has contrasting label within 3 inches of tether anchor	Yes
Tether anchors can be accessed while seatback is properly positioned for use of LATCH	Not measured

Rating applies to 2015-17 models built before February 2017

Evaluation criteria	Rating
Overall evaluation
Vehicle trim	2.0i Premium
Seat type	cloth

This vehicle has 2 rear seating positions with complete child seat attachment (LATCH) hardware.

It has 1 additional seating position with a tether anchor and the ability to borrow lower anchors from the other seating positions.

Note: When anchors are borrowed, they aren't available to use in their designated positions.

Evaluation criteria	Rating
Overall evaluation
Vehicle trim	2.0i Premium
Seat type	cloth

Rating icon	Rating
G	Good
A	Acceptable
M	Marginal
P	Poor
	Seating positions that rely on borrowed lower anchors or have only a tether anchor available are not rated.
thether anchor symbol	Tether anchor
lower anchor symbol	Lower anchors
shared lower achors symbol	Lower anchor(s) can be borrowed from adjacent positions(s)
	No hardware available

Details by seating position

Position	Rating
1
1	Tether anchor
	easy-to-find location
	no other hardware could be confused for anchor
	Lower anchors
	too deep in seat
	not too much force needed to attach
	difficult to maneuver around anchors
2
2	Tether anchor
	easy-to-find location
	no other hardware could be confused for anchor
	Lower anchors
	Can be borrowed from 1 and 3
3
3	Tether anchor
	easy-to-find location
	no other hardware could be confused for anchor
	Lower anchors
	too deep in seat
	not too much force needed to attach
	difficult to maneuver around anchors

Technical measurements for this test

Lower anchor A
Open access rated	No
Depth (cm)	2-4
Force (lbs)	7
Clearance angle (degrees)	49
Lower anchor B
Open access rated	No
Depth (cm)	2-4
Force (lbs)	7
Clearance angle (degrees)	55
Tether anchor
Location	Middle seatback
Confusing hardware present	Yes
Has contrasting label within 3 inches of tether anchor	Yes
Tether anchors can be accessed while seatback is properly positioned for use of LATCH	Not measured

Lower anchor A
Lower latch is shared for this seat position
Lower anchor B
Lower latch is shared for this seat position
Tether anchor
Location	Middle seatback
Confusing hardware present	No
Has contrasting label within 3 inches of tether anchor	Yes
Tether anchors can be accessed while seatback is properly positioned for use of LATCH	Not measured

Lower anchor A
Open access rated	No
Depth (cm)	4-6
Force (lbs)	7
Clearance angle (degrees)	57
Lower anchor B
Open access rated	No
Depth (cm)	4-6
Force (lbs)	11
Clearance angle (degrees)	53
Tether anchor
Location	Middle seatback
Confusing hardware present	Yes
Has contrasting label within 3 inches of tether anchor	Yes
Tether anchors can be accessed while seatback is properly positioned for use of LATCH	Not measured

About the child seat anchor evaluation