In the Child Occupant assessment area, the Subaru Crosstrek was one of the best-performing vehicles tested in 2024, attaining the maximum points in Crash Test Performance (both frontal and lateral impact) based on 6 & 10-year-old children and CRS (Child Restraint System) installation check. Good protection was provided for all critical body regions during the frontal offset test and the more severe side pole impact tests, with maximum points scored in this part of the assessment. The Crosstrek is equipped with a robust system which automatically disables the front passenger airbag when a rearward-facing child restraint is used in that seating position. The Crosstrek is also equipped with an indirect ‘child presence detection’ system (i.e. Rear Seat Reminder), which issues a warning when it recognizes that a child or infant may have been left in the car. Additionally, all the child seats and restraint types for which the Crosstrek is designed could be correctly installed and accommodated in the vehicle.

For the Vulnerable Road Users assessment area, the Subaru EyeSight 4.0 helped the Crosstrek achieve the maximum points for AEB Cyclist and Lane Support Motorcyclists. The system’s performance in the detection of, and reaction to, cyclists and motorcyclists was good across all tested scenarios.

Regarding the Adult Occupant assessments, the Subaru Crosstrek scored maximum points in the side barrier test and the more severe side-pole impact, as the protection of all critical body regions was good. Tests on the front seats and head restraints demonstrated protection against whiplash injuries in the event of a rear-end collision. A geometric analysis of the rear seats also indicated whiplash protection. The tests further showed that while the passenger compartment remained stable in the frontal offset test, the dummy readings indicated good protection of the knees and femurs of both the driver and passenger while demonstrating a similar level of protection for occupants of different sizes and those sitting in differing positions.

In the Safety Assist assessment area, the Subaru Crosstrek attained the maximum points in the Lane Support category according to the latest applicable test. The lane support system (Lane Keep Assist) gently corrects the vehicle’s path when drifting out of a lane and will then intervene in more critical situations (i.e. Emergency Lane Keeping). The Subaru Crosstrek is equipped with a seatbelt reminder system fitted as standard to the front and rear seats which gained the maximum score in the category, as well as a driver status monitoring system.