06 Legacy receives structural changes over 05

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The Subaru Legacy was redesigned for the 2005 model year. Beginning with

2006 models, changes were made to the side structure, front seats, and front seat-mounted torso airbags to improve occupant protection in side impact crashes.

Injury measures:

Driver ? Measures taken from the dummy indicate that rib fractures would be possible in a crash of this severity. The risk of significant injuries to other body regions is low.

Rear passenger ? Measures taken from the dummy indicate a low risk of any significant injuries in a crash of this severity.

Head protection:

Driver ? The dummy?s head was protected from being hit by any hard structures, including the intruding barrier, by a side curtain airbag that deployed from the roof.

Rear passenger ? The dummy?s head was protected from being hit by any hard structures, including the intruding barrier, by a side curtain airbag that deployed from the roof.

Left to right (pictures on the site):

  • View of the vehicle and barrier just after the crash test. Larger photo * View of the vehicle after the crash with doors removed, showing the side airbags and damage to the occupant compartment. Larger photo * Action shot taken during the side impact crash test showing the driver dummy's head was protected from being hit by hard structures by the side curtain airbag. Larger photo * Smeared greasepaint shows where the rear passenger dummy's head was protected by the side airbag. Larger photo

Additional features:

  • Side airbags: front and rear head curtain airbags and front seat-mounted torso airbags * Antilock brakes * Daytime running lights

Tested vehicle specifications:

  • 2006 Subaru Legacy 2.5i Special Edition 4-door * Class: Midsize moderately priced car * Weight: 3,320 lbs. * Side airbags: standard front and rear head curtain airbags and standard front seat-mounted torso airbags * Wheelbase: 105 in. * Length: 186 in. * Width: 68 in. * Engine: 2.5 L 4-cylinder * EPA ratings: 23 mpg city | 30 mpg highway
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