2008 Forester Sports 2.5 X Sport Utility Safety Ratings

This Crew Cab Std was tested by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration for rollover, crash, and stability safety. How did it perform? View all available safety ratings below.

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2008 Subaru Forester Sports 2.5 X Sport Utility Crash Test Results

Rollover Ratings (5 star scale)

Rollover Resistance Rating	Static Stability Factor	Dynamic Test
n/a	n/a	n/a

Crash Test Ratings

Frontal Impact		Side Impact
Driver's Side	5 of 5	Front Occupant	5 of 5
Passenger's Side	5 of 5	Rear Occupant	5 of 5

Crash Test Data

Frontal Impact	Head Injury Criterion	Chest Deceleration	Femur Load
Driver's Side	443 HIC	44g	365lbs \| 332lbs
Passenger's Side	350 HIC	41g	1161lbs \| 854lbs
Side Impact	Thoratic Trauma Index		Pelvis Deceleration
Front Occupant	51		64
Rear Occupant	44		52

2008 Forester Sports 2.5 X Sport Utility Safety Features

• 4-Wheel ABS	• Traction Control	• Daytime Running Lights
• Child Seat Lower Anchorage	• Adjustable Upper Belt - Front	• Adjustable Upper Belt - Rear
• Pretensioner	• Energy Management Feature	• Rear Center Lap/Shoulder Belt
• Advanced Air Bag Features	• Side Airbag - Front	• Head Airbag - Front
• Rear Seat Head Restraint	• Dynamic Head Restraint	• Trunk Release
• Tire Pressure Monitor

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