Subaru Crosstrek Brochures 2018 Crosstrek Brochure | Page 15

Subaru‘s core technologies identify the Subaru brand and give you the unique driving feel you can find only in a Subaru. These core systems allow Subaru vehicles to live up to its standards in performance, comfort, safety and reliability, while keeping its promise to deliver enjoyment and peace of mind to all passengers. SUBARU BOXER® Engine A boxer engine or a horizontally opposed engine is an engine configuration in which its pistons move toward each other in a horizontal direction. Subaru has been solely committed to the SUBARU BOXER® engine for over 50 years for its many advantages over other engine types, providing durability and reliable performance in its vehicles. Long-lasting Performance The engine‘s flat design is inherently rigid and self-balancing, generating less vibration than other engine types. Increased Stability The low centre of gravity and flat design of the SUBARU BOXER® engine give the Subaru Crosstrek better side-to-side stability than other engine types for improved handling performance. Symmetrical Full-Time All-Wheel Drive (AWD) Subaru Symmetrical Full-Time AWD distributes power to all wheels for better traction on wet and slippery roads. Laid out in a horizontally symmetrical plane, this system is well-balanced, providing excellent power distribution side-to-side. SUBARU GLOBAL PLATFORM The Subaru Global Platform (SGP) is the underlying platform that will underpin the next generation of Subaru vehicles. Enhancing all-around safety and performance, it goes beyond better performance to offer a driving feel you can only find in a Subaru. It‘s the future of Subaru—and delivers even more enjoyment and peace of mind to all drivers and passengers. 1. More Fun to Drive More responsive handling allows the driver to steer the car as intended, increasing hazard avoidance. The result is a vehicle that‘s safer and more fun to drive, even on long trips. Even with its versatile high ground clearance, the all-new Subaru Crosstrek handles corners like a passenger car. 2. Ride Comfort With improvements in chassis rigidity, suspension and stabilizers, the all-new Crosstrek efficiently absorbs shocks from rough roads and uneven surfaces, allowing for more comfort and less fatigue on long drives. Lineartronic® CVT + Active Torque Split AWD 3. Comfortable Cabin Space The Lineartronic® CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission) adjusts to any ratio in its range for seamless ratio changes that keep the engine in its most efficient range for smooth acceleration, driving performance and better fuel efficiency. It comes paired with Subaru‘s active torque split AWD system. Its default torque of 60% front and 40% rear is adjusted up to a 50/50 split in response to real-time traction conditions. Unpleasant vibrations and noises have been minimized to ensure all passengers enjoy the ride. Suspension improvements and a highly rigid chassis allow for a comfortable cabin interior for all. 17