New Subaru Forester USA Safety Winner
Subaru's new Forester has been praised in the US for its safety features, winning top marks for side, rear and offset frontal impact-protection.
The Forester won the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's '2008 Top Safety Pick' award.
Lawrence Good, managing director of Subaru (UK), said: "The tests by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety are respected worldwide and it is also worth noting that both the US and UK Foresters are Japanese-built and therefore share the same basic potential life-saving features."
Adrian Lund, Institute President, said: 'The performance of the Forester underscores Subaru's commitment to delivering state-of-the-art safety to its customers.'
'The `Top Safety Pick' designation is intended to help people find the safest choices.'
The Institute's frontal crashworthiness evaluations are based on the results of a 40mph offset accident, while the side impact is measured by a moving barrier colliding at 31mph. Rear crash protection tests a stationary vehicle's head-restraint and seat effectiveness at an impact of 20 mph.
Dave Brennan of Holdcroft Subaru in Staffordshire says 'It's fantastic news the US tests are extremely tough'
To test drive the all new Forester, or any of the range, call the team at Holdcroft Subaru on 01782 617321.
