From:
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