ANCAP crash test results

Subaru Tribeca | 2006 on

Driver+side & head airbags

Occupant protection score: 33.07 out of 37

Model history and safety features

Dual front airbags, side airbags and head-protecting side curtains are standard equipment. ABS/EBD brakes, electronic stability control and a rear vision camera are also standard. Advanced seat belt reminders are fitted to both front seats.

The front seat belt buckles are mounted on the seats and the upper anchorages are adjustable. These features improve the fit of the seat belt. Pre-tensioners are fitted to the front seat belts to reduce slack in the event of a crash. A three point seat belt is fitted to the centre rear seat. This provides better protection than a two point seat belt.

Occupant protection:

The Subaru Tribeca scored 13.07 out of 16 in the offset crash test. The passenger compartment held its shape well. Protection from serious chest injury was marginal for the driver.

The vehicle scored 16 out of 16 in the side impact crash test and a further two points in the optional pole test.

Frontal offset crash test

Body region scores out of 4 points each: Head/neck 4 pts, chest 1.96 pts, upper legs 4 pts, lower legs 3.11 pts.

The passenger compartment held its shape well in the offset crash test. The accelerator pedal moved rearwards by 82 mm and upwards 31 mm. The steering wheel hub moved forwards 5mm, upwards 41 mm and sideways 36 mm. The front ("A") pillar did not move rearwards. All doors remained closed during the crash. After the crash high manual effort was required to open the driver’s door.

The airbag cushioned the head of the driver and contact was stable. There were no knee hazards. The passenger's head was cushioned by the airbag.

Side impact crash test

Body region scores out of 4 points each: Head 4pts, chest 4pts, abdomen 4pts, pelvis 4pts.

The vehicle was eligible for an optional pole impact test, since it had head-protecting side airbags and scored four points for the head in the side impact test. The manufacturer decided to go ahead with the pole test and the vehicle earned a further two points.

Injury measurements

	Offset crash test at 64km/h (v4.1)		Side impact crash test at 50km/h (v4.1)
	Driver	Passn	Driver
Head HIC	411	384	44
Acceleration (g for 3ms)	49.0	48.0	21.9
Neck - Shear (kN)	0.34	0.35	-
- Tension (kN)	1.16	1.01	-
- Extension (Nm)	25.9	21.7	-
Chest Accin (g for 3ms)	39.90	34.90	-
Compression (mm)	36.30	25.40	16.00
Viscous criterion (m/s)	0.19	0.08	0.08
Abdomen - Force (kN)	-	-	0.330
Pelvis - Force (kN)	-	-	1.280
Upper legs - Force    Left	0.46	0.41
(kN)      Right	0.02	0.20
Knee displ (mm)       Left	0.96	0.06
Right	0.44	0.03
Lower legs - Force    Left	1.50	2.04
(kN)      Right	1.20	1.53
Index (Upper/Low)    Left	0.44/0.60	0.49/0.36
Right	0.39/0.36	0.56/0.53

Bonus points (maximum 5)

Pole test: 2 pts

Seat belt reminders: 2

Modifiers - offset test scores

Head		No deduction
Chest		No deduction
Upper leg	Variable & conc. loading	No deduction
Lower leg		No deduction
Foot score		Score 4 points

Modifiers - side impact test scores

Chest

No deduction

Pedestrian protection rating:

Not tested for pedestrian protection

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Page created: 14 December 2006