Why Subaru’s Safety Features Lead the Pack
We don’t just help you drive. We give you the confidence to tackle misty mountain passes, bustling city streets, and coastal roads with calm certainty. In our Crosstrek, Forester, Outback, and WRX, safety is built into every curve, every alert, every system. EyeSight Driver Assist, lane departure warnings, and blind-spot detection keep you connected to the road and in command of every journey. Let’s explore the features that turn everyday drives into experiences you can trust.
EyeSight Technology – Advanced Driver Assistance
EyeSight is Subaru’s core driver-assist system featured across locally available models. It employs a pair of forward-facing cameras that monitor the road ahead to help prevent potential collisions through:
- Adaptive Cruise Control, which maintains a safe distance from vehicles ahead
- Pre-Collision Braking, which applies brakes to reduce or avoid impact
- Lane Keep Assist, which gently corrects steering to remain within a lane
- Lead Vehicle Start Alert, which alerts the driver when traffic ahead begins to move
- Emergency Driving Stop System (EDSS), which detects an unresponsive driver, alerts them, and safely brings the vehicle to a stop while unlocking the doors for emergency access
These features are especially beneficial for South African drivers navigating a mix of urban traffic, gravel roads, and long coastal trips, offering peace of mind throughout every journey.
Its seamless operation means you benefit from an extra layer of protection, without needing to lift a finger.
Top Safety Ratings and Recognition
Subaru’s safety strength is backed by consistent top-tier ratings from global safety agencies. All models sold in South Africa boast 5-star ratings from ANCAP, JNCAP, and Euro NCAP, and are frequently awarded IIHS Top Safety Pick+ status.
These assessments evaluate protections across crashworthiness, structure integrity, occupant safety, and active technologies. Subaru achieves consistently high scores, thanks to reinforced structures, strategic design, and smart tech.
Lane Departure and Other Smart Features
Subaru extends safety well beyond EyeSight:
- Lane Departure and Sway Warning alert drivers when drifting without signaling
- Blind-Spot Detection warns of vehicles in adjacent lanes
- Rear Cross-Traffic Alert assists when reversing out of tight spaces
- Reverse Camera with Guidelines enhances visibility on steep or crowded driveways
- Parking Sensors (available on selected models) make navigating tight spaces simpler and safer
These features make everyday driving – whether in the city or the bushveld – more secure and less stressful.
Why Subaru Leads in Safety
Subaru’s safety strategy doesn’t rely on premium trims or optional packages. Safety comes standard across all models. By combining robust structure, advanced driver assist tools like EyeSight, and proven crash protection, Subaru offers comprehensive safety from day one.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Subaru models in South Africa come standard with EyeSight?
The Crosstrek, Forester, and Outback all include EyeSight as standard equipment. Certain WRX variants are also equipped with EyeSight.
How does Subaru’s safety technology perform on South African roads?
Subaru’s systems are designed to deliver strong protection across varied conditions, from misty highways and crowded city centres to rugged rural paths and coastal escapes.
Which car brand has the most safety features?
Subaru consistently ranks among the global leaders, offering a wide suite of advanced safety and driver-assist systems across its model range, even in entry-level configurations.
Safety is woven into every Subaru available in South Africa. With EyeSight Driver Assist, reinforced structures, and intelligent support systems like blind-spot detection and lane alerts, Subaru models consistently set the standard for vehicle protection.
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