Design Behind Subaru Safety

March 15th, 2024

Subaru is well-known as one of the safest brands out on the market, and that isn't just a pretty title. Long before common advanced safety features like traction control, anti-lock brakes, and airbags became staples in every ride, Subaru made leaps and bounds to keep moving forward with innovative designs to keep everyone safe. In terms of safety, Subaru continues the legacy set by designers all the way back in the early 1900s, making Subaru cars and SUVs the epitome of safety. Design features like a ring-shaped reinforcement frame and better visibility, as well as an engine that's situated lower than your typical engine block which can help you avoid issues with the block being forced towards you during a collision. Subaru models are truly designed with safety in mind at the forefront of the models creation, and the below safety features are just some of the examples of what makes Subaru models so safe.

Safety Features to Check Out Inside Your Subaru

Subaru models are designed with one idea in mind from the moment the idea is conceived: keeping occupants safe. This is the first and foremost point that each vehicle is designed around, and we took this approach when designing the ring-shaped reinforcement frame that each Subaru model is built around. Designed with advanced alloys and metals, the frame is exceedingly strong while being versatile enough to house the parts and components that make your Subaru cruise down the road. This ring-shaped frame is intended to absorb and redistribute impact energy away from the passenger compartment. If a collision does occur, the flat design of the Subaru BOXER^® engine is also intended to help keep you safe. Instead of a heavy engine block that could be forced towards you if your front end is hit, the flat engine sits lower in the vehicle. A system of sophisticated mounts sends the engine down and under the passenger compartment instead of directly into it, so that you and your passengers do not immediately become the target of force if your front end is hit.

Improved visibility is another key aspect of Subaru models. In many car manufacturers better headlights are considered an upgrade, and you might notice a decent price hike if that;s something you look into. But visibility shouldn't be compromised by a price tag when it is such an integral safety feature. That's why every Subaru model comes standard with LED Steering Responsive Headlights as well as High Beam Assist to help you see no matter the weather outside of your ride. To help you see around corners in the dark we designed our innovative LED Steering Responsive Headlights which turn in the same direction as your steering wheel instead of being focused straight ahead like traditionally fixed headlights. Get better visibility from your high beams with High Beam Assist so you can see better without blinding other drivers. If oncoming headlights are detected, your vehicle will automatically turn off high beams until the oncoming vehicle has passed. With Subaru, our goal is to make driving safer, not more tedious. Check out all of our available and standard safety features for each model right here at Capitol Subaru.