Six Star Magazine Six Star Magazine Winter 2011/2012 | Page 18

IMPREZA
LINEARTRONIC®
CVT: ONE SMOOTH
OPERATOR
When the Lineartronic® Continuously
Variable Transmission (CVT) first appeared
in the 2010 Subaru Legacy and Subaru
Outback, it earned rave reviews for its
smooth power delivery and remarkable
efficiency. Now, the second-generation
Lineartronic CVT is available on the all-new
2012 Subaru Impreza — and it’s quieter,
lighter and more compact than ever.
Unlike many other CVTs on the market,
the Lineartronic employs a chain drive
instead of the more common belt drive.
This allows for the use of smaller pulleys,

very precise cornering characteristics.

resulting in a lighter and more compact

The Impreza also features the advanced

symmetrical full-time AWD available on the

transmission design and wider gear ratio

ring-shaped reinforcement frame, a

all-new Impreza. Those models equipped

coverage overall. This increase in efficiency,

super-strong platform that allows the fully

with the 5-speed manual transmission

combined with the near-infinite selection

independent, long-travel suspension system

feature a viscous-coupling limited-slip centre

of gear ratios, ensures the SUBARU BOXER

to maximize performance. In particular, the

differential that balances power equally

engine is always in the most favourable

double-wishbone rear suspension has been

(50/50) front to back.

rpm range at all times and the shift delay

tuned to provide superior driving dynamics

found in traditional automatic transmissions

combined with a smooth, quiet ride.

is eliminated.
The design of the Lineartronic CVT gives

When the Impreza hits the open road,

There are two different versions of Subaru

The Impreza is also available with
Subaru’s second-generation Lineartronic®
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT),

these collaborative elements allow it to soak

which employs an electronically controlled

the Impreza incredible responsiveness,

up all the imperfections in its path, while

Multi-plate Transfer Clutch system (MPT). This

ultra-smooth power delivery, lower emissions

keeping the tires in contact with the surface

system maintains a 60/40 front/rear torque

and remarkable fuel efficiency — so

of the road at all times. This, in turn, allows

split under constant driving conditions and

remarkable, in fact, that the car can travel

the all-wheel-drive system to do its best work,

actively manages the balance, up to

up to 1,000 km† on a single tank of fuel.

delivering immediate, responsive power to all

a 50/50 split, based on the traction

Combined with the more efficient SUBARU

four corners, generating more control, more

available and whether the car is accelerating.

BOXER engine, the new CVT in the 2012

confidence and more fun in the process.

Subaru Impreza achieves a 30% reduction in
fuel consumption over last year’s model.

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