New crash-test footage of the redesigned Subaru Impreza shows how the sedan scored top marks in the United States for crash protection.
The US-based Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has given both the sedan and station wagon versions of the updated Impreza its coveted Top Safety Pick+ award.
The vehicle earned “good” ratings in the institute’s five crash-worthiness tests, with the video below showing the small overlap evaluation.
In addition, the IIHS tests front crash prevention systems fitted to contenders. The optional EyeSight system fitted to the Subaru showed in testing that it was able to avoid a collision up to 40 km/h.
The Impreza was also praised for having a strong headlamp system, when equipped with LED lights and automatic high-beam assist, as well as for its ease of use of latch hardware for installing child restraints.
Interestingly, the redesigned 2017 Subaru Impreza is the only small car to earn top marks in all IIHS evaluations.
