2009 Forester 2.5XT Sport Utility Safety Ratings

This Van Chassis 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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2009 Subaru Forester 2.5XT 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	356 HIC	37g	772lbs \| 682lbs
Passenger's Side	261 HIC	42g	367lbs \| 426lbs
Side Impact	Thoratic Trauma Index		Pelvis Deceleration
Front Occupant	31		48
Rear Occupant	40		46

2009 Forester 2.5XT Sport Utility Safety Features

• Electronic Stability Control	• 4-Wheel ABS	• Traction Control
• Daytime Running Lights	• Child Seat Lower Anchorage	• Adjustable Upper Belt - Front
• 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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