Subaru Crosstrek Brochures 2014 XV Crosstrek Brochure | Page 9

Power brings out its playful side.
SUBARU BOXER® Engine
Few cars deliver the thrilling eagerness and spontaneity of the Subaru XV Crosstrek. It’s achieved with the horizontally opposed SUBARU
BOXER® engine, which places the pistons 180 degrees apart for a lower, flatter profile compared to other engine types. This gives the
powerplant—and by extension the whole car—a lower centre of gravity and more balanced weight distribution. In addition, the pistons’
opposing movements counteract each other, which naturally reduces vibration.

2.0 LITRE DOHC
SUBARU BOXER®
INCREASED STABILITY
Because the engine block has a flatter profile and sits lower in the chassis, the
overall vehicle is more stably balanced and resistant to side-to-side motion
than other designs.

Smooth and Exciting
At any rpm, the engine delivers immediate, responsive power that ’s
both smooth and satisfying. Without compromising comfort or civility, it
transforms even a daily errand into a dynam