20 Safest Cars of 2015

14. Subaru Outback

The Subaru Outback scored “good” in all areas, and a “superior” in the front crash prevention test, according to the IIHS. With the optional eyesight package, the Subaru Outback was able to avoid a collision at both 12 mph and 25 mph. The child seat LATCH system scored a “marginal” when tested, as the lower anchors were too deep in the seat and other hardware could easily be confused for the anchor. The roof was able to withstand 5.36 times the vehicle’s weight, earning it a score of “good”. The Subaru Outback is also equipped with a rollover sensor, which deploys side impact airbags in the event a rollover is detected. In the small front overlap test, the Subaru Outback scored a “good” in all categories, with a low risk of injury recorded on the dummy in a crash of this severity.