Subaru Forester Safety Ratings

The Subaru Forester is a versatile SUV. Its drivetrain is equipped for off-roading, while its interior gives passengers and families lots of room to stretch out. Plus, its large trunk comes in handy when you're running errands.

Is it a safe SUV, though? Paul Miller Subaru finds out. We looked at the Subaru Forester safety ratings, so drivers near Parsippany, Wayne, and Morristown can learn more about how it protects you.

Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive

The Forester features a dependable drivetrain that'll keep you in control in all sorts of driving conditions. Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive comes standard and features Vehicle Dynamics Control. This minimizes your chances of skidding on slippery road. It also works with a Traction Control System that provides you with a safe and stable drive.

It's also prepared to handle steep, rugged terrain. Hill Descent Control can help you come back down at a safe, consistent speed. You can even adjust the drivetrain using Dual-Function X-MODE®. It features selectable driving modes such as Snow/Dirt and Deep Snow/Mud.

You'll also be able to tow with confidence. Trailer Stability Assist monitors your cargo and keeps it under control and in line with your SUV. Plus, you'll be able to stop on a dime with a standard 4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS)

Forester Safety Features

The Subaru Forester also keeps you safe with seven airbags. The advanced system features a pair of front airbags, seat-mounted front side-impact airbags, a driver's knee airbag, and side curtain airbags that cover both rows of seats.

Everyone on board can strap in tightly, too. Whiplash-reducing front seats come standard and include pretensioners. In the back, you can secure smaller passengers with Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH).

Driver Assist Technology

The Outback also comes with lots of safety features that are designed to prevent accidents. For example, the Rear-Vision Camera lets you look behind your SUV when you're backing up. For more awareness during your drive, EyeSight® Driver Assist Technology comes standard. It includes the following features:

• Pre-Collision Braking System
• Pre-Collision Throttle Management
• Lane Departure and Sway Warning
• Advanced Adaptive Cruise Control with Lane Centering

In addition to EyeSight®, you can add even more safety features, like Blind Spot Detection with Lane Change Assist and Rear Cross-Traffic Alert.

There's even technology that monitors how you're driving. The DriverFocus™ Distraction Mitigation System analyzes your driving patterns and detects any signs of drowsy or distracted driving. If it senses that you're not paying attention, it'll send an alert to remind you to focus on the road or take a break from driving.

Test Drive the Subaru Forester at Paul Miller Subaru

Get in touch online or by phone with Paul Miller Subaru to learn more about the Subaru Forester safety ratings. It comes with lots of standard safety features and runs on a drivetrain that'll keep you in control. Plus, it offers extra safety technology to provide you with a safe drive around Parsippany, Wayne, and Morristown. Contact us or visit our dealership if it seems like the right SUV for you.