I'm looking at getting an Impreza 2.5 wagon for my wife. Not the WRX/STI, just the base wagon. I see the 2006's have side air bags, can anyone tell me what year these were added? I'd like to find a nice clean (ie CHEAPER) used 2003-2005, but I do want her to have the side airbags.
TIA
Dan
Almost positive this year ('06) is the first. Check model histories at
Carl
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Yeah I found that site from another thread here, lotsa info. I susupect you're right about the airbags, thanks for your reply.
Dan
My 05 Impreza Outback SE came with side airbags.
Glen
Glen-Thanks for the reply, that's interesting. The '06's are described as having "Front-seat-mounted head/chest side-impact air bags". I think in some cars this is actually 2 separate bags, one apparently high the other low. Not sure what the Subaru setup is. ANyone know?
TIA
Dan
They're described as being one airbag in each of the front seats, closest to the door, and are about chest height for the average adult. They look like they might explode toward the door and inflate forward to protect the occupant. Hope this helps.
Glen
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