06 Legacy receives structural changes over 05

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From: http://www.iihs.org/ratings/rating.aspx?id=602

The Subaru Legacy was redesigned for the 2005 model year. Beginning with
2006 models, changes were made to the side structure, front seats, and
front seat-mounted torso airbags to improve occupant protection in side
impact crashes.

Injury measures:

Driver — Measures taken from the dummy indicate that rib fractures would
be possible in a crash of this severity. The risk of significant
injuries to other body regions is low.

Rear passenger — Measures taken from the dummy indicate a low risk of
any significant injuries in a crash of this severity.

Head protection:

Driver — The dummy’s head was protected from being hit by any hard
structures, including the intruding barrier, by a side curtain airbag
that deployed from the roof.

Rear passenger — The dummy’s head was protected from being hit by any
hard structures, including the intruding barrier, by a side curtain
airbag that deployed from the roof.

Left to right (pictures on the site):

* View of the vehicle and barrier just after the crash test. Larger
photo
* View of the vehicle after the crash with doors removed, showing
the side airbags and damage to the occupant compartment. Larger photo
* Action shot taken during the side impact crash test showing the
driver dummy's head was protected from being hit by hard structures by
the side curtain airbag. Larger photo
* Smeared greasepaint shows where the rear passenger dummy's head
was protected by the side airbag. Larger photo

Additional features:

* Side airbags: front and rear head curtain airbags and front
seat-mounted torso airbags
* Antilock brakes
* Daytime running lights

Tested vehicle specifications:

* 2006 Subaru Legacy 2.5i Special Edition 4-door
* Class: Midsize moderately priced car
* Weight: 3,320 lbs.
* Side airbags: standard front and rear head curtain airbags and
standard front seat-mounted torso airbags
* Wheelbase: 105 in.
* Length: 186 in.
* Width: 68 in.
* Engine: 2.5 L 4-cylinder
* EPA ratings: 23 mpg city | 30 mpg highway

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