What is the Subaru Ascent Safety Rating?

Safety is likely your number one priority when choosing a new vehicle. Fortunately, if you have been considering purchasing the new 2022 Subaru Ascent from our Penz Automotive Group dealership near Rochester, you’ll be pleased to hear the latest news.

According to Subaru of America, the 2022 Subaru Ascent SUV is deemed one of the safest vehicles one can purchase this year. This is because the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety gave this model the best possible safety rating when it was put through its new side impact test. Let’s look at this test to understand why this model is a good choice for those seeking safety while out on the road.

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The New Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) Test

Since the IIHS wanted to make vehicle safety better, they introduced the more reliable and strenuous side impact test. This new test addresses what the other didn’t with regard to high-speed crashes. During this year’s new speed test, the IIHS assessed the performance of the 2022 Ascent and 18 other midsize SUVs.

The Subaru Ascent had to be struck by a heavier barrier that weighed 4,200 pounds that was moving at a significantly higher speed. The previous year’s test used a barrier that was 900 pounds lighter. Even being struck by such an enormous force at high speed, the Ascent still outperformed the competition.

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What Did The Subaru Ascent Do To Achieve The Best Rating?

To earn the highest safety rating (Good) in the new test, the 2022 Subaru Ascent had to achieve several feats. Below we have briefly detailed some of them:

• It had to retain its shape during the accident test.
• The vehicle’s side airbags and front seatbelts had to prevent the dummies’ heads from hitting anywhere in the vehicle’s interior.
• The dummies had to display minor injuries only.

Interestingly, the 2022 Subaru Ascent also managed to maintain its 2022 Top Safety Pick+ award. This award was earned during crash avoidance assessments and crashworthiness. By winning this award, the Ascent proved it is capable of passing all six of the IIHS’s crashworthiness evaluations.

Test Drive A Subaru Ascent Near Rochester Today

It’s evident that the 2022 Subaru Ascent is one of the safest vehicles in Subarus’ lineup. Yet, besides offering impressive safety features backed by IIHS awards and a top safety rating, this model is also spacious, comfortable, and stylish.

If you would like to test drive any of the five available trims, you can visit us at our Penz Automotive Group dealership near Rochester. We can help you pick the trim you like best and arrange financing options for you. So give us a call or visit us in person.