Forester Rear Window - Child Safety Feature (I think not)

The truckies tan is also a sure way to get skin cancer as well.

Kev

On the crumbs of toughend glass? I think you're mixing up getting flicked in the noggin by stray branches on a track, with a broken glass, bones, pride and excess event of a roll-over at speed. Head and arms flailing outside as vehicle impacts on roll, and unrestrained people, loose drinks bottles, iPods, camp kit, etc are a bigger worry.

* To the original poster's question - it's as already identified, a matter of window size and door space. In Subaru's case, it's exacerbated by the range "feature" that they have no door window frames. I can't tell you the precise thinking for Subaru, but...

No frame means (slightly) less weight and some structural advantages to the A, B and C pillars. Makes access easier in some instances. This also means that there is no option for a fixed partial window in rear doors to restrict window width and allow full descent.
Simpler sealing - window is top door seal too.
Larger glass area gives (slightly) better visibility too.

So there you go...zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

Tim

Hi there Tim, I remember them saying definately about the safety issues with the actual window glass itself. Meaning that it could be the thing that kills you not what comes through it. Just what the instructor told us all when doing the course thats all but made sense to me. Regards Steve M