2009 Subaru Forester Gets 5-Star Ratings in NHTSA Crash Tests

Subaru today announced that its all-new 2009 Forester has passed the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) New Car Assessment Program (NCAP) crash tests with flying colors as it received a maximum five star rating in both the frontal and side-impact crash tests for all seating positions.

“Subaru customers have come to expect the highest level of safety in their vehicles,” said Thomas J. Doll, Executive Vice President, Subaru of America, Inc. “The Subaru Forester continues to deliver the highest levels of occupant safety as evidenced by its recent five star performance in the NHTSA NCAP tests.” -Video after the jump