What Are Consumer Reports’ Top Picks For Compact SUV Safety Technology?
Safety features designed with the latest safety tech is a requirement for many drivers looking for a compact SUV. Driving away with the first and second Consumer Report picks for 2024 are Subaru’s Forester and Crosstrek. Both the Forester and Crosstrek come standard with safety technology like auto emergency Braking (AEB) and pedestrian detection that can also operate at highway speeds. Both models receive Top Safety Pick+ and Top Safety Pick scores from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) for their crash test ratings and the ground clearance won’t leave anyone stranded in the winter weather.
Why Safety Tech Matters
With busier roads and more distractions around every curve, choosing a vehicle with the latest safety technology can protect you and others around you. Crash prevention features on all vehicles would significantly lower the annual road crashes costs that tops $800 billion and reduce the 36,000 lives lost each year. An analysis by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) found that 11,000 lives would be saved per year if safety tech like AEB, lane departure warning, and blind spot detection were standard on all new vehicles.
Subaru’s EyeSight Leads The Pack With Comprehensive Safety Technology
Subaru has designed their vehicles’ safety technology so all components work together under their singular EyeSight system. According to Consumer Reports, Subaru’s EyeSight scores equally with safety tech systems like BMW’s Active Driving Assistance Pro and just after Audi’s Driver Assistance Plus and Cadillac’s Super Cruise, giving Subaru drivers luxury safety features without the luxury price tag. EyeSight provides drivers with an all-encompassing system designed to aid drivers with 360 degrees of color cameras and radar sensors that intelligently scan the roadway for dangers. When a possible collision is anticipated, EyeSight alerts the driver of possible problems and then invokes one or more of its systems, like reducing the vehicle’s speed, reducing engine power, applying brakes and helping steer the vehicle back into the center of a lane.
Subaru’s Safety Technology: Pre-Collision Braking, Lane Departure Warning And Adaptive Cruise Control
Subaru’s safety tech features give drivers peace of mind with an extra set of eyes when they need it most, using systems like these:
- Pre-Collision Braking: Aimed at lowering the most common type of accident, the safety tech used in Subaru’s pre-collision braking system senses a stopped vehicle ahead and alerts its driver. If the driver cannot react in time, EyeSight applies the brakes to avoid a collision.
- Lane Departure Warning: Detecting and mapping lane markings on the road, Eyesight monitors and alerts the driver if the vehicle starts to drift too close to the edge of the lane without signaling. This warning system works in conjunction with the lane departure prevention system, a safety technology that helps steer the vehicle back into its lane.
- Adaptive Cruise Control: When drivers use their cruise control, Eyesight can automatically adjust the speed to maintain a safe distance from the vehicle ahead. This safety technology can also keep the vehicle centered in the lane with alerts and autonomous adjustments.
The Proven effectiveness of Subaru Safety Technology in accident prevention
Subaru has made it clear they want to be a leader in automotive safety technology, with the goal of reaching zero traffic-related fatalities by 2030. By making EyeSight available and affordable in the Impreza, Outback, Legacy, Crosstrek, Ascent, Forester, Solterra, and WRX, Subaru is making roads and highways safer one car at a time. According to IIHS analysis reports, safety tech like Subaru’s EyeSight can lower pedestrian collision injuries by as much as 35% and rear-end collisions by 85%.
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Subaru equips their compact SUVs with luxury-level safety technology for active driver assistance and effective collision avoidance. With the top marks from NHTSA and the highest safety ratings from IIHS, EyeSight is the only safety tech drivers should trust as their second set of eyes on the road. Experience what safe driving can mean for your daily commute and outdoor adventures - test drive a Subaru at Rafferty Subaru today!
