Subaru’s EyeSight tech sees less crashes in Japan

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Subaru’s EyeSight collision avoidance technology utilises stereo colour cameras to monitor the road and traffic ahead for potential hazards, and is capable of stopping the car in emergency situations. However, how effective is the sytem? According to Japan’s Traffic Accident Research and Data Analysis centre, very.

The Japanese automaker recently released data from a survey of traffic accidents involving Subaru vehicles in Japan from 2010 to 2014, where it was revealed that there has been a 61% reduction in crashes for vehicles equipped with the EyeSight system.

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Furthermore, vehicles that had the collision avoidance system had 84% fewer rear-end collisions than those without (in terms of accidents per 10,000 vehicles). There were also 62% fewer vehicle-to-vehicle collisions and a 49% reduction in vehicle-to-pedestrian crashes, according to Subaru.

EyeSight is comprised of six technologies – Pre-collision Braking, Pre-collision Throttle Management, Adaptive Cruise Control, Lane Departure & Sway Warning, Pre-collision Steering Assist and Lead Vehicle Start Alert. Unfortunately, no Subaru vehicles in Malaysia carry the same but it is standard on certain models in other markets.

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Gerard Lye

Originating from the corporate world with a background in finance and economics, Gerard's strong love for cars led him to take the plunge into the automotive media industry. It was only then did he realise that there are more things to a car than just horsepower count.

 

Comments

  • Jason on Feb 02, 2016 at 7:29 pm

    the very reason I crossed Subaru out of my list, always … otherwise a great product lineup

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  • Me me me on Feb 02, 2016 at 9:45 pm

    Just make it available in malaysia.. We all know it’s advantage

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  • FIST (Member) on Feb 02, 2016 at 9:50 pm

    and here we are, still arguing the airbags count

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  • driver on Feb 03, 2016 at 7:46 am

    msian mind set:
    1. brand
    2. brand
    3. brand
    4. price
    ………..
    10. safety

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  • In short, you can’t tailgate with this car… ha ha

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  • U know what? i heard the sales car ppl told me that the car sector as them no to include all this high tech things but price at the sector want? i dont know how true is that was?
    that why malaysia car wont get the spec as other country have. if no proton and perodua die.

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  • This tech is with Subaru many years ago, but, sadly, it is not available in Malaysia models.

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  • Eyeyeyeye on Feb 03, 2016 at 9:20 am

    We did pay for the Eyesight, we all pay tax.
    The money went to pay Mata-mata and AES! Another type of eyeSight or Oversight.
    AES apparently is a deterrent to speeding, which causes accident. Save lives too! Muahahaha…

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