2016 Subaru WRX Draws Top Safety Rating
The sports sedan is named an IIHS Top Safety Pick+ when equipped with the optional EyeSight front crash-prevention system.

Photo of Subaru WRX courtesy of Subaru.

Photo of Subaru WRX courtesy of Subaru.
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has named the 2016 model-year Subaru WRX a Top Safety Pick+ when equipped with the optional front-crash prevention system.
The addition of the optional EyeSight system is the only significant change to the WRX, which underwent a redesign last year, IIHS pointed out. Like the 2015 model, the 2016 WRX drew a “good” rating – the highest possible score – in all five IIHS crashworthiness tests. Those tests evaluate small overlap front crashes, moderate overlap front crashes, side crashes, roof strength and head restraints.
“The EyeSight-equipped WRX avoided collisions in track tests at 12 mph and 25 mph,” IIHS said. “The system also includes a forward collision warning function that meets criteria set by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The vehicle earns the maximum 6 points for a superior front crash prevention rating.”
To qualify for Top Safety Pick, vehicles must earn “good” ratings in the moderate overlap front, side, roof strength and head restraint tests, plus a “good” or “acceptable” rating in the small overlap test. For Top Safety Pick+, vehicles also need an available front crash system with an “advanced” or “superior” rating.
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