There's safe, 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 and Technology innovations, and why Subaru is a leading choice among parents with teen drivers. The suite of on-board technology helps make every drive more entertaining, confident, and enjoyable.
STARLINK Safety and Security{1} offers services designed to help you in your time of need by keeping you and your Subaru safe whether you are in your vehicle, at your computer, or on your mobile device. Automatic Collision Notification will alert a STARLINK Customer Care Advisor 24/7/365. The advisor will then promptly communicate via the speakers in your car and alert the appropriate first responder. For enhanced roadside assistance press the blue “i” button on your overhead console for nonemergency Subaru roadside assistance, and help can be sent to your GPS location. For SOS emergency assistance press the red “SOS” button in the overhead console to get connected to your STARLINK Customer Care Advisor from anywhere in the U.S., Alaska, Hawaii, and the District of Columbia.
Standard on select models:
2023 Crosstrek (Premium, Sport, Limited, Plug-in Hybrid)
2023 Impreza (Premium, Sport, Limited)
2023 Forester (Premium, Sport, Wilderness, Limited, Touring)
2023 Outback (Premium, Limited, Touring, Onyx Edition XT, Wilderness, Limited XT, Touring XT)
2023 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)
EyeSight® Driver Assist Technology{2} is the culmination of everything Subaru engineers know about safety, and Subaru has sold over 1 million EyeSight-equipped vehicles. Adding confidence to every trip, EyeSight monitors traffic movement, optimizes cruise control, and warns you if you sway outside your lane.
Standard on select models:
2023 Impreza (All models with CVT; excludes MT)
2023 Crosstrek (All models with CVT; excludes MT)
2022 WRX (GT){3}
Available on select models:
2022 WRX (Base, Premium, Limited){3}
2023 BRZ (Premium, Limited){3}
Automatic Pre-Collision Braking{4} helps you avoid or reduce frontal impacts by alerting you and applying full braking force in emergency situations{4}. Pre-Collision Throttle Management can reduce the power from the engine to help minimize the possible impact force and frontal impact damage.
Advanced Adaptive Cruise Control with Lane Centering{5} adds extra convenience and safety on every trip. Just choose the distance you want to keep from the car in front of you and it can take some of the stress out of everyday driving by helping with steering, braking, and throttle control while maintaining a safe distance ahead. Lane Keep Assist monitors your position on the road and will alert you if you stray out of your lane.
A state-of-the-art system to help reduce distracted driving for both new and experienced drivers. Each day in the United States, more than 1,000 people are injured in crashes reported to have involved a distracted driver{6}. Working with our award-winning EyeSight Driver Assist Technology, the DriverFocus system is like having an attentive co-pilot along for the ride, available to give a helpful alert if a driver becomes distracted or drowsy{7}. For added convenience, DriverFocus can also recognize up to five different drivers and remember their preferences, including seat position, climate settings, and outside mirror position.
Standard on select models:
2023 Legacy (Sport, Touring XT)
2023 Forester (Touring)
2023 Outback (Touring, Limited XT, Touring XT)
2023 Ascent (Limited, Onyx Limited, Touring)
An entire suite of available safety technologies to help protect you and your passengers. Including Blind-Spot Detection{8}, Rear Cross-Traffic Alert{8}, and Reverse Automatic Braking{9}.
The Blind-Spot detection system warns you with a visual indicator on each side mirror if it senses a vehicle in your blind spots.
Standard on select models:
2023 Impreza (Limited)
2023 Legacy (Sport, Limited, Limited XT, Touring XT)
2023 Crosstrek (Limited, Plug-in Hybrid)
2023 Forester (Sport, Wilderness, Limited, Touring)
2023 Outback (Limited, Touring, Onyx Edition XT, Wilderness, Limited XT, Touring XT)
2023 Ascent (Premium, Onyx Edition, Limited, Touring)
2023 BRZ (Limited)
2022 WRX (Limited, GT)
2023 Solterra (Premium, Limited, Touring)
Available on select models:
2023 Impreza (Premium, Sport)
2023 Legacy (Premium)
2023 Crosstrek (Premium, Sport)
2023 Forester (Premium)
2023 Outback (Premium)
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert helps warn you of traffic approaching from the side as you back up.
2023 Impreza (Limited)
2023 Legacy (Sport, Limited, Limited XT, Touring XT)
2023 Crosstrek (Limited, Plug-in Hybrid)
2023 Forester (Sport, Wilderness, Limited, Touring)
2023 Outback (Limited, Touring, Onyx Edition XT, Wilderness, Limited XT, Touring XT)
2023 Ascent (Premium, Onyx Edition, Limited, Touring)
2023 BRZ (Limited)
2022 WRX (Limited, GT)
2023 Solterra (Premium, Limited, Touring)
Available on select models:
2023 Impreza (Premium, Sport)
2023 Legacy (Premium)
2023 Crosstrek (Premium, Sport)
2023 Forester (Premium)
2023 Outback (Premium)
With available Reverse Automatic Braking, your vehicle can even stop itself to help avoid objects behind you.
Standard on select models:
2023 Impreza (Limited)
2023 Legacy (Limited, Sport, Touring XT)
2023 Crosstrek (Limited, Plug-in Hybrid)
2023 Forester (Wilderness, Touring)
2023 Outback (Limited, Touring, Limited XT, Touring XT)
2023 Ascent (Limited, Onyx Edition, Touring)
2022 WRX (GT)
Available on select models:
2023 Forester (Sport, Limited)
2023 Outback (Onyx Edition XT, Wilderness)
2023 Ascent (Premium)
2023 BRZ (Limited)
2022 WRX (Limited)
STARLINK Multimedia offers advanced connectivity through Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ integration{10}. Wireless Bluetooth® pairing and hands-free smartphone operation allow for safe and easy connection to your favorite apps and content.
Standard on all models:
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:
When your vehicle is in reverse, the Rear-Vison Camera displays an image of the area directly behind you to help assist you in parking and avoiding other vehicles and objects.
Standard on select models:
X-MODE works by optimizing the Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive system for maximum traction on slippery surfaces and Hill Descent Control gives you extra stability and confidence when descending more difficult grades. Dual-function X-MODE with settings for deep snow, dirt, and mud is also available.
X-MODE Standard on select models:
2023 Crosstrek (Sport, Limited, Hybrid)
2023 Forester (Premium, Sport, Wilderness, Limited, Touring)
X-MODE Available on select models:
2023 Crosstrek (Base, Premium)
Dual-Function X-MODE Standard on select models:
2023 Crosstrek (Sport)
2023 Forester (Sport, Wilderness, Limited, Touring)
2023 Outback (Onyx, Onyx XT, Wilderness)
2023 Ascent (Onyx, Limited, Touring)
With available Wi-Fi connectivity built into select Subaru vehicles, passengers can stream and share their favorite content online using the 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot{11}. From the moment you start your Subaru, up to eight devices can connect and start streaming their favorite movies, music, and more.
Standard on select models:
2023 Impreza (Premium, Sport, Limited)
2023 Legacy (Premium, Limited, Sport, Touring)
2023 Crosstrek (Premium, Sport, Limited, Hybrid)
2023 Forester (Premium, Sport, Wilderness, Limited, Touring)
2023 Outback (Premium, Onyx, Limited, Touring, Wilderness)
2023 Ascent (Premium, Onyx, Limited, Touring)
2023 Solterra