Safety & Technology
There’s Safe, And Then There’s Subaru Safe
When you choose a Subaru, you’re not just choosing a car. You're choosing a company with a lifetime commitment to protecting those you love. Learn more about our industry-leading safety innovations, and why Subaru is a leading choice among parents with teen drivers.
Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive
Maintaining traction is important when you're driving in dry or wet conditions or going off-road. Subaru's Symmetrical AWD system continuously sends power to all four wheels to maximize traction and reduce the chance of slippage in any road condition.
Standard on all models, except BRZ:
2023 Impreza
2023 Crosstrek
2023 Legacy
2022 Forester
2023 Outback
2022 Ascent
2022 WRX
2023 Solterra
Subaru STARLINK™ Safety and Security 2
STARLINK Safety and Security 2offers an array of connected services to help keep you and your Subaru safe whether you’re in your vehicle at your computer or on your smartphone. Advanced Automatic Collision Notification will alert an operator in the event of an accident. SOS Emergency assistance can get you roadside help at the push of a button. And there are even more features for added convenience and peace of mind, including Remote Services, Vehicle Alerts, and Stolen Vehicle Recovery. Also, included is STARLINK Concierge services for personal assistance with tasks like navigation, restaurant reservations, and scheduling service appointments.
Standard on select models:
2023 Crosstrek (Premium, Sport, Limited, Plug-in Hybrid)
2023 Impreza (Premium, Sport, Limited)
2022 Forester (Premium, Sport, Wilderness, Limited, Touring)
2023 Outback (Premium, Limited, Touring, Onyx Edition XT, Wilderness, Limited XT, Touring XT)
2022 Ascent (Premium, Onyx Edition, Limited, Touring)
2022 WRX (Premium, Limited, GT)
Available on select models:
2023 Legacy (Premium, Limited, Sport, Touring XT)
2023 BRZ (Limited)
Apple® CarPlay™ and Android Auto™
STARLINK™ Multimedia connects you to music, navigation, podcasts and much more. Thanks to wireless pairing and hands-free smartphone operation, enjoying your favorite content in your Subaru is safe, easy, and more convenient than ever.
Standard on all models:
2023 Crosstrek
2023 Impreza
2023 Legacy
2022 Forester
2023 Outback
2022 Ascent
2023 BRZ
2022 WRX
2023 Solterra
Eyesight® Driver Assist Technology 3
Using a set of dual color cameras placed near the rearview mirror, EyeSight scans the road for unanticipated dangers. With Adaptive Cruise Control, Lane Keep Assist and Sway Warning, Pre-Collision Braking, and Pre-Collision Throttle Management, this advanced system provides extra awareness, safety, and added peace of mind every time you drive.
Standard on select models:
2023 Impreza (All models with CVT; excludes MT)
2023 Legacy
2023 Crosstrek (All models with CVT; excludes MT)
2022 Forester
2023 Outback
2022 Ascent
2022 WRX (GT)7
2023 Solterra
Available on select models:
2022 WRX (WRX, Premium, Limited)7
2023 BRZ (Premium, Limited)7
Rear View Detection
Subaru helps maximize your driver awareness using safety technology such as Blind-Spot Detection, Lane Change Assist, Rear Cross-Traffic Alert, and Rear-Vision Camera.
All-Around Awareness Technologies
An entire suite of available safety technologies to help protect you and your passengers. The Blind-Spot Detection 4system warns you with visual indicator in each side mirror if it senses a vehicle in your blind spots. Rear Cross-Traffiic Alert 5helps warn you of traffic approaching from the side as you back up. With Available Reverse Automatic Braking, your vehicle can even stop itself to help avoid objects behind you. 6
Blind-Spot Detection and Rear Cross-Traffic
Standard on select models:
2023 Impreza (Limited)
2023 Legacy (Sport, Limited, Limited XT, Touring XT)
2023 Crosstrek (Limited, Plug-in Hybrid)
2022 Forester (Sport, Wilderness, Limited, Touring)
2023 Outback (Limited, Touring, Onyx Edition XT, Wilderness, Limited XT, Touring XT)
2022 Ascent (Premium, Onyx Edition, Limited, Touring)
2022 Ascent (Premium, Onyx Edition, Limited, Touring)
2022 BRZ (Limited)
2023 WRX (Limited, GT)
2023 Solterra (Premium, Limited, Touring)
Available on select models:
2023 Impreza (Premium, Sport)
2023 Legacy (Premium)
2023 Crosstrek (Premium, Sport)
2022 Forester (Premium)
2023 Outback (Premium)
Reverse Automatic Breaking
Standard on select models:
2023 Impreza (Limited)
2023 Legacy (Limited, Sport, Touring XT)
2023 Crosstrek (Limited, Plug-inHybrid)
2022 Forester (Wilderness, Touring)
2023 Outback (Limited, Touring, Limited XT, Touring XT)
2022 Ascent (Limited, Onyx Edition, Touring)
2022 WRX (GT)
Available on select models:
2022 Forester (Sport, Limited)
2023 Outback (Onyx Edition XT, Wilderness)
2022 Ascent (Premium)
2023 BRZ (Limited)
2022 WRX (Limited)
Rear-Vision Camera
Standard on select models:
2023 Impreza
2023 Legacy
2023 Crosstrek
2022 Forester
2023 Outback
2022 Ascent
2022 WRX
