What Features Make the Subaru Forester Safe?

When it comes to safety, the Subaru Forester sets the bar high. Packed with innovative passive safety features and active driver-assistance programs to protect you on the road, there’s no doubt that Subaru vehicles provide added peace of mind. Here at Subaru of Chico, we’re excited to highlight some of the top safety offerings in our new Subaru Forester SUVs so you can find the vehicle of your dreams in Northern California.

Collision Protection

The Subaru Forester utilizes the latest in EyeSight® Driver Assist Technology to help prevent accidents. The EyeSight® system includes pre-collision braking and throttle management to avoid frontal crashes, as well as stellar avoidance for pedestrians, motorcyclists, and bicyclists that you may encounter driving through Sacramento. Drivers can also explore features such as blind spot detection and rear-cross-traffic alert to help them change lanes safely and avoid moving hazards when backing out of tight parking spaces.

If a collision does occur, the Forester protects occupants with its rigid body structure and advanced airbag system. For the 2024 model year, the Subaru Forester scored top ratings in frontal, side, and rollover crash tests from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), earning the TOP SAFETY PICK award. No matter where life takes you, you can be confident in the Subaru Forester’s safety.

Visibility and Alert Systems

Excellent visibility is key to avoiding accidents, and the Subaru Forester excels in this area. Its large windows provide a commanding view of the road with a low dash line and side pocket windows that minimize obstructions. Standard LED headlights illuminate dark country roads around Oroville and beyond, while the available 180-degree front view monitor allows you to peek around corners or park with ease when you’re around Yuba City.

New Subaru Forester models also feature visual and audible alerts for added safety. If you drift out of your lane, the lane departure warning system alerts the driver and provides a subtle correction into the lane of travel. Plus, the available reverse automatic braking system can automatically apply the brakes when an imminent collision with objects behind you is detected.

Passenger Protection

Inside the Forester, passengers ride in a safety cell made stronger with high-strength steel. Side curtain airbags deploy in a rollover or side impact to protect all outboard seats, with integrated airbags in the front seats for added protection. The advanced SUBARU STARLINK® system can even call for help if an accident occurs on a remote road near Durham, CA, offering added peace of mind.

As a bonus, the child LATCH system offers intuitive car seat mounting mounts in all rear seat positions, with additional rear seat reminders alerting you to check the back seat before exiting the vehicle. As with most vehicles, built-in child locks prevent kids from opening doors at inopportune times, helping you adventure with your family across Redding.

Schedule Your Next Test Drive Today

No matter where your adventures take you in Northern California, our new Subaru Forester SUVs have you covered. Please take a moment to explore our current selection of models online, contact our sales team to schedule a test drive, or visit our dealership in Chico, CA.