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Summary:
- Overall rating:
- Overall score: 32.57 out of 37
- Pedestrian rating: not tested
- Airbags: Dual front + side + head airbags
- Engine: 2.5 litre
- Variant: Wagon
- Category: Compact 4WD
- Kerb weight: 1439 kg
- Test vehicles built: Jan 2004 and Feb 2004
- Tested in: Japan
ANCAP crash test results
Subaru Outback | 2004
Note: These test results are based on crash tests of the Subaru Liberty. ANCAP was provided with evidence that the results also apply to the Subaru Outback. However, Liberty pedestrian results do not apply to the Outback.
Dual front airbags
Model history and safety features
The Subaru Outback was released in 2003. These test results apply to models built from 2004 without side curtains.
Dual front airbags are standard equipment on all models. ABS brakes are also standard. Side airbags with head protecting curtains are available as part of a safety pack.
The front seat belt buckles are mounted on the seats and the upper anchorages are adjustable. These features improve the fit of the seat belt. Pretensioners are fitted to the front seat belts to reduce slack in the event of a crash. A three point seat belt is fitted to the centre rear seat. This provides better protection than a two point seat belt. Advanced seat belt reminders are fitted to all seating positions.
Overall evaluation:
The Subaru Outback scored 14.52 out of 16 in the offset crash test. The passenger compartment held its shape very well in the offset crash test.. There was a slight risk of chest and lower leg injury for the driver and passenger.
The vehicle scored 15.05 out of 16 in the side impact crash test. There was a high risk of serious chest and abdomen injury for the driver.
Advanced seat belt reminders earned the vehicle 3 bonus points and a five star rating.
Frontal offset crash test
Body region scores out of 4 points each: Head/neck 4pts, chest 3.21pts, upper legs 4pts, lower legs 3.21pts, upper legs 4pts, lower legs 3.31pts.
The passenger compartment held its shape very well in the offset crash test. The brake pedal moved rearwards by 25mm and upwards 12mm. The steering wheel hub moved forwards 10mm and upwards 11mm. The front ('A') pillar moved 7mm rearwards. All doors remained closed during the crash. After the crash all doors could be opened with normal effort.
The airbag cushioned the head of the driver and contact was stable. The passenger's head was also cushioned by an airbag.
Side impact crash test
Body region scores out of 4 points each: Head 4pts, chest 3.26pts, abdomen 3.79pts, pelvis 4pts.
The vehicle was not eligible for a pole impact test since it did not have head-protecting side airbags. This test can earn eligible vehicles an extra two points.
Injury measurements
| Offset crash test at 64km/h (v4.0) |
Side impact crash test at 50km/h (v4.0) |
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| Driver | Passn | Driver | |
| Head HIC | 316 |
278 |
41 |
| Acceleration (g for 3ms) | 43.1 |
40.2 |
20.3 |
| Neck - Shear (kN) | 0.61 |
1.07 |
- |
| - Tension (kN) | 1.09 |
1.23 |
- |
| - Extension (Nm) | 30.4 |
15.4 |
- |
| Chest Accin (g for 3ms) | - |
- |
- |
| Compression (mm) | 27.51 |
25.86 |
11.77 |
| Viscous criterion (m/s) | 0.19 |
0.15 |
0.08 |
| Abdomen - Force (kN) | - |
- |
1.08 |
| Pelvis - Force (kN) | - |
- |
1.76 |
| Upper legs - Force Left | 0.61 |
0.35 |
|
| (kN) Right | 0.24 |
0.29 |
|
| Knee displ (mm) Left | 0.4 |
0.5 |
|
| Right | 0.5 |
1.3 |
|
| Lower legs - Force Left | 1.55 |
1.95 |
|
| (kN) Right | 1.52 |
2.48 |
|
| Index (Upper/Low) Left | 0.27/0.37 |
0.37/0.24 |
|
| Right | 0.48/0.25 |
0.48/0.555 |
|
Bonus points (maximum 5)
Pole test: not eligible
Seat belt reminders: 3pts
Pedestrian rating: not tested
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Page created: 23 March 2004