As of 2024 (Reiwa 6), Subaru EyeSight was developed based on the concept of Subaru’s “driving assistance system,” and has evolved from Ver. 2 to Ver. 3, finally evolving into EyeSight X. We have summarized the differences in functions and the models that are equipped with it.
List of 2024 EyeSight-equipped vehicles
This is a list of Subaru vehicles equipped with EyeSight as of March 2024.
| system | EyeSight Ver.3 |
Next-generation EyeSight |
EyeSight X |
|---|---|---|---|
| Impreza | – | ◯ | – |
| Crosstrek | – | ◯ | – |
| Levorg | – | – | ◯ |
| Layback | – | – | ◯ |
| Legacy Outback | – | – | ◯ |
| Forester | – | ◯※ | – |
| WRX S4 | – | – | ◯ |
| BRZ | ◯ | – | – |
*The Forester is equipped with a dual-eye type EyeSight.
*Based on the latest automobile information
About Subaru EyeSight
Subaru’s unique advanced driver assistance system, EyeSight, has been constantly evolving since it was first installed in 2008. It uses a stereo camera (the current next-generation model has three cameras) to recognize vehicles and pedestrians ahead, and provides features to support safe driving, such as collision mitigation braking and false start prevention. EyeSight has received widespread praise for its high level of safety performance, earning it the highest rating of five stars in NASVA’s 2023 automobile assessment .
Differences between EyeSight Ver.2 and Ver.3
The unit has been made smaller and thinner from Ver.2 to Ver.3. Visibility has been improved by changing the camera from a CCD (monochrome camera) to a CMOS (color camera). The viewing angle and visibility have been improved by 40% compared to previous versions. The color camera has been used to add a function to recognize the brake lights of the vehicle ahead. This has resulted in a faster CPU and more precise vehicle control. The maximum collision avoidance response speed has been increased to 50km/h. An active lane keeping function and lane departure prevention function have been added in cooperation with the electric power steering. Reverse direction has been added to the AT false start prevention control.
About EyeSight Touring Assist
EyeSight Touring Assist is an evolved version of Ver.3, but strictly speaking it is not a change of version, but rather adds “automatic braking system when reversing,” ” cruise control with all-speed following function, ” ” maintain lane center at all speeds ,” ” adaptive steering to follow the preceding vehicle,” and “voice announcement.” By combining accelerator, brake, and steering control, it can significantly reduce the burden of driving in a variety of situations.
About next-generation EyeSight
The stereo camera has been replaced with a wide-angle camera manufactured by Sweden’s Vionir (resolution improved from 1.2 megapixels to 2.3 megapixels, with a horizontal angle of view nearly twice as wide), manufactured by Hitachi, and in addition to the conventional rear-side radar and rear ultrasonic sensor, millimeter-wave radars are now installed on both sides of the front of the vehicle. The wider camera field of view is due to the camera cover being attached tightly to the windshield, which has led to a forward mounting position. The brake booster (a device that increases braking force) is now electrically operated, improving EyeSight response. The processor uses Xilinx’s FPGA, Zynq UltraScale+ MPSoC (multi-processor system-on-chip).
EyeSight X
This is an “advanced driving assistance function” that can be added to the new generation EyeSight. It uses a 3D high-precision map unit jointly developed with Mitsubishi Electric and high-precision GPS information from the Quasi-Zenith Satellite System “Michibiki.”
Hands-off assist in traffic jams
It is now possible to take your hands off the steering wheel when driving at speeds below approximately 50 km/h.
Start assist in traffic jams
When using ACC, the time it takes for the vehicle to automatically restart from a stopped state has been extended from the previous three seconds to approximately ten minutes. This is said to be due to the addition of front radar and the wider field of view of the stereo camera, which allows for more accurate detection of vehicles cutting in front of the vehicle.
Active Lane Change Assist
When driving at speeds between 70 and 120 km/h, steering assistance is provided when the turn signal lever is operated, assisting with lane changes.
Speed control before a curve
Speed control before toll gates: Controls the speed to an appropriate level for passing through ETC gates.
Driver emergency response system
If the system detects an abnormality in the driver, it will automatically turn on the hazard lights and sound the horn to alert those around, while slowing or stopping the vehicle. This function requires that the vehicle is running with adaptive cruise control (ACC) and that the lane centering and leading vehicle steering functions are active. These functions are intended for use on expressways, toll roads, and other roads for motor vehicles only, and are not recommended for use on general roads. If the system determines that the vehicle is on a sharp curve based on 3D high-precision map data, it will drive as far back as possible and then stop. It will not pull over to the shoulder of the road.
High-precision 3D map data
It is expected to be updated four times a year.
What are the differences between EyeSight Ver.2, Ver.3 and the next-generation EyeSight (EyeSight X)?
| system | EyeSight Ver.2 |
EyeSight Ver.3 |
Next-generation EyeSight |
|---|---|---|---|
| method | Stereo camera (CCD) |
Stereo camera (CMOS) |
Stereo camera + millimeter wave radar |
| Pre-crash safety |
◯ (30km/h) | ◯ (50km/h or less) | ◯ |
| Pedestrian collision avoidance | ◯ (30km/h) | ◯ (35km/h) | ◯ |
Cruise control with full speed tracking function |
◯ (0km/h to approx. 100km/h) |
◯ (0km/h to approx. 120km/h) |
◯ |
| Leading vehicle following steering | – | – | ◯ |
| Keep in the center of the lane | – | ◯ | ◯ |
| Lane departure prevention | – | ◯ | |
| stop hold | – | ◯ | ◯ |
| following distance | 3 stages | 4 stages | 4 stages |
| AT false start prevention | ◯ | ◯ | ◯ |
| AT false reverse suppression | – | ◯ | ◯ |
| Reverse brake assist |
– | – | ◯ |
| Vehicle sway warning | ◯ (more than 50km/h) |
◯ | ◯ |
| Lane Departure Warning | ◯ (40km/h or more) |
◯ (40km/h or more) |
◯ |
| High Beam Assist |
– | ◯ | ◯ |
| Rear Vehicle Detection |
– | ◯ | ◯ |
| Voice Information |
– | ◯ | ◯ |
| Front and side pre-crash brakes |
– | – | ◯ |
| Emergency pre-crash steering |
– | – | ◯ |
| Hands-off assist in traffic jams |
– | – | ◯※ |
| Start assist in traffic jams | – | – | ◯※ |
| Active Lane Change Assist |
– | – | ◯※ |
| Speed control before a curve | – | – | ◯※ |
| Speed control before toll gate | – | – | ◯※ |
| Driver emergency response system |
– | – | ◯※ |
*Vehicles equipped with EyeSight X
Safe Car Ranking
When we rank the cars that will be released as current models in 2024 in order of NASVA’s overall ranking of car safety performance, the Crosstrek Impreza, which achieved the highest score in the 2020 Car Safety Performance ranking, received the highest score and a Five Star Award. This highlights the high performance of EyeSight. However, the Levorg, which was released when the scoring criteria were different, is a higher-end model, so it is likely to receive a higher score if scored using current standards. Furthermore, the top positions are dominated by recently released models, clearly showing how improvements in safety equipment have affected the scores.
| Ranking | Car name | Car name | Evaluation year | Overall car safety performance score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st place | Subaru | Impreza Crosstrek |
2023 | 193.53 points / 197 points |
| 2nd place | Toyota | Crown Crossover |
2023 | 188.39 points / 197 points |
| 3rd place | Subaru | Levorg | 2020 | 186.91 points / 190 points |
| 4th place | Mazda | CX-60 | 2023 | 186.77 points / 197 points |
| 5th place | Toyota | Voxy | 2022 | 186.44 points / 199 points |
| 6th place | Subaru | Solterra | 2022 | 186.16 points / 199 points |
| 7th place | Honda | ZR-V | 2023 | 185.41 points / 197 points |
| 8th place | Subaru | Legacy Outbank |
2021 | 185.02 points / 190 points |
| 9th place | Toyota | Sienta | 2022 | 185.33 points / 199 points |
| 10th place | Nissan | Sakura | 2022 | 184.92 points / 199 points |
| 11th place | Lexus | RX | 2023 | 184.52 points / 197 points |
| 12th place | Nissan | Serena | 2023 | 184.34 points / 197 points |
| 13th place | Lexus | NX | 2023 | 183.28 points / 197 points |
| 14th place | Mitsubishi | eK Cross EV | 2022 | 182.04 points / 199 points |
| 15th place | Toyota | Alphard Vellfire |
2023 | 181.78 points / 197 points |
| 16th place | Honda | N-BOX | 2023 | 181.20 points / 197 points |
| 17th place | Toyota | Prius | 2023 | 180.60 points / 197 points |
| 18th place | Nissan | X-Trail | 2023 | 180.34 points / 197 points |
| 19th place | Toyota | Corolla Cross | 2022 | 179.68 points / 199 points |
| 20th place | Toyota | Harrier | 2020 | 177.68 points / 190 points |
| 21st place | Honda | Vezel | 2021 | 177.04 points / 190 points |
| 22nd place | Mitsubishi | Outlander | 2021 | 176.77 points / 190 points |
| 23rd place | Nissan | Notes | 2021 | 176.73 points / 190 points |
| 24th place | Nissan | Luke’s | 2020 | 176.54 points / 190 points |
| 25th place | Nissan | Days | 2020 | 175.72 points / 190 points |
| 26th place | Toyota | Yaris Cross | 2020 | 175.70 points / 190 points |
| 27th place | Honda | fit | 2020 | 174.40 points / 190 points |
| 28th place | Toyota | Corolla Touring | 2021 | 173.81 points / 190 points |
| 29th place | Toyota | Aqua | 2021 | 173.79 points / 190 points |
| 30th place | Toyota | Yaris | 2020 | 173.41 points / 190 points |
| 31st place | Nissan | Kicks | 2021 | 172.31 points / 190 points |
| 32nd place | Mitsubishi | eK Space | 2021 | 168.54 points / 190 points |
| 33rd place | Mitsubishi | eK Wagon / eK Cross | 2020 | 167.72 points / 190 points |
| 34th place | Mazda | CX-30 | 2021 | 167.07 points / 190 points |
| 35th place | Daihatsu | Move Canvas | 2022 | 161.04 points / 199 points |
| 36th place | Daihatsu | Hijet Cargo Attray |
2022 | 155.19 points / 199 points |
| 37th place | Honda | N-ONE | 2021 | 153.16 points / 190 points |
| 38th place | Suzuki | Wagon R Smile | 2022 | 147.36 points / 199 points |
| 39th place | Suzuki | Hustler | 2020 | 146.93 points / 190 points |
*Based on the latest automobile information
*Please note: This ranking is based solely on the overall score. For the reasons stated above, the overall score will differ depending on the evaluation year. When viewing, please also consider the year and total score.
[2024] Top 25 Safe Cars Ranking – NASVA Highest Rating Five-Star Award
About EyeSight
EyeSight uses a system that uses images from a stereo camera. While other companies’ millimeter-wave radar systems often combine them with monocular cameras or other sensors to overcome their shortcomings, resulting in higher costs, EyeSight achieves high accuracy and functionality using only a camera, thereby successfully keeping the price relatively low . However, compared to systems with exposed sensors on the exterior of the vehicle, EyeSight’s system is susceptible to the effects of weather and ambient light, just like human vision. This makes it vulnerable to nighttime conditions, dense fog, heavy rain, direct sunlight, and camera blind spots. EyeSight’s pre-crash safety performance is currently beginning to lag behind that of other companies. Therefore, the newly adopted “next-generation EyeSight” millimeter-wave radar further enhances safety, and the addition of “EyeSight X” offers features that rival those of other companies, such as cruise control, which allows for semi-autonomous driving and reduces fatigue, ultimately leading to fewer accidents.
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