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Subaru 2006 Legacy achieves
'Best Pick' ratings in frontal and side impact crash tests |
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text: Subaru Canada
photos: iihs.org
(MISSISSAUGA, Ontario)
- Subaru Canada, Inc. (SCI) today confirmed that the Insurance Institute for
Highway Safety (IIHS) has awarded the 2006 Legacy 'Best Pick' ratings for both
frontal and side impact tests, and a "Good" rating for rear impact testing in
the Overall Crashworthiness Evaluations for Midsize Moderately Priced Cars. This
is the best cumulative rating (front, side and rear) for all vehicles tested in
this category.
The IIHS is an independent,
nonprofit, scientific and educational organization dedicated to reducing the
losses - deaths, injuries, and property damage - from crashes on the nation's
highways. For more information on how the tests are conducted and complete
industry test results, visit the IIHS website at
www.iihs.org. |
"Occupant safety is of primary importance to Subaru, and all of our vehicles are
designed and built to provide the highest levels of occupant safety," said
Katsuhiro Yokoyama, president, chairman and chief executive officer of SCI.
"Receiving high marks is an excellent affirmation of our success in
building safer cars, thanks to the stringent and independent procedures employed
by the IIHS."
The foundation of Subaru's passive safety (occupant protection) is the Ring
Frame Reinforced structure, with a front-end structure that disperses collision
energy in three directions. This design forms a series of "rings" around the
passenger compartment, providing excellent protection in a variety of collision
types.
Hydroformed centre pillars enhance side impact protection, which is further
bolstered by side impact door beams. The compact Subaru Boxer engine allows more
crush room in front and side
impacts, and Subaru vehicles are designed to allow the entire powertrain to
slide under the car along the floor tunnel in a severe collision, helping to
prevent intrusion into the passenger compartment.
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