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Subaru is known for building safe automobiles, but how safe are they for families? A new video commercial from Subaru of America says it all when it comes to keeping families safe in the event of a serious accident.
The Subaru Outback in the video was demolished in a severe crash where the father and daughter walked away. We have written numerous reports of the Outback crash scores, but the Outback performs in real-life accidents.
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Subaru says, "The moment you love your Subaru Outback most may be when your loved ones walk away after a crash. This video tells the story of an emotional reunion of a distraught mother with her young family after the family emerges unharmed from their severely wrecked Subaru Outback. It is a comforting reminder that Subaru has earned more IIHS Top Safety Pick+ awards than any other brand since 2013."
The video below shows what happens in a head-on collision, but another critical way to measure a vehicle's safety is if you are hit from the side.
The Subaru Outback is the only midsize car to earn a Good rating in the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's (IIHS) updated side crash test for midsize cars. The 2022 Ascent 3-Row family hauler is the other Subaru vehicle that aced the new IIHS test for midsize SUVs.
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Check out this recent safety report: Subaru Outback Is The Best Midsize Car In New IIHS Side Crash Test
The IIHS updated its side crash test using a heavier barrier traveling at a higher speed to simulate the striking vehicle. The new barrier weighs 4,200 pounds to simulate the weight of today's midsize SUVs. The new barrier strikes the test vehicle at 37 mph, compared with a 3,300-pound barrier traveling at 31 mph in the initial evaluation.
What does the test mean for new SUV shoppers?
The 2023 Subaru Outback protected the driver and rear passenger occupants against head and neck injuries. The IIHS says the Subaru vehicle's head-protecting airbags for the driver and rear passenger performed well in the Outback and Ascent, "contributing to a low risk of head and neck injuries for occupants in both seating positions."
Check out the "Walk Away" Subaru Outback accident video below.
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Denis Flierl brings over thirty years of combined auto industry and automotive journalism experience to Torque News readers. He is an accredited Rocky Mountain Automotive Press (RMAP) member. The last twelve years have been spent with Torque News, covering Subaru vehicles and the latest news. Check back daily for his expert Subaru analysis. You'll find the latest stories on the Torque News Subaru page. Follow Denis on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
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