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text: Subaru
of America Inc.
photos: safercar.gov
| Subaru B9 Tribeca
receives the highest possible safety rating from NHTSA for frontal and
side-impact crash tests for both driver and passenger seating positions. |
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Subaru of America, Inc.
today announced that the 2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca, the all-new progressive SUV
from Subaru, earned the highest rating in the U.S. Department of
Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) New Car
Assessment Program (NCAP) crash tests. The 2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca received
5-stars in the frontal and side-impact crash tests for both the driver and
passenger seating positions.
“The 2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca is already a standout in the mid-size SUV category
with its dynamic styling, engaging driveability and real-world versatility,”
said Fred Adcock,
executive vice president, Subaru of America, Inc. “Adding 5-star safety ratings
to its list of accolades fully demonstrates our rigorous commitment to safety.”
NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program (NCAP) provides consumers with vehicle safety
information, primarily front and side crash test results, and more recently
rollover resistance ratings, to aid consumers in their vehicle purchase
decisions. The test
results are relayed to consumers via an easily recognizable star rating system –
from 1 to 5 stars, with 5 being the highest. The NCAP crash tests are conducted
at speeds higher than required by the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards for
both side impacts, at 38.5 miles per hour, and full frontal barrier impacts, at
35 miles per hour. The tests are done to compare vehicles for the NHTSA Consumer
Information Program and the results can be found at
http://www.safercar.gov.
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