Subaru Forester Brochures 2020 Forester Brochure | Page 13

01 SUBARU BOXER® Engine 03 The SUBARU BOXER engine features pistons that move toward each other in a horizontal direction. Subaru has been 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. The Lineartronic® Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) continuously adjusts to any ratio in its range for smooth and stepless operation that keeps the engine in its most efficient range for smooth acceleration, fuel efficiency, and performance when needed. It comes paired with Subaru’s active torque split AWD system. Its default torque is well-balanced front to rear and adjusts in response to real-time traction conditions. Lineartronic® CVT + Active Torque Split AWD 04 Increased Stability The low centre of gravity and the flat design give it better side- to-side stability than other engine types. Subaru Global Platform Enhancing all-around safety and performance, the Subaru Global Platform offers a driving feel you can find only in a Subaru. It’s the future of Subaru—and delivers even more enjoyment and peace of mind to all drivers and passengers. More Fun to Drive Naturally Balanced The engine’s flat design is inherently rigid and self-balancing, generating less vibration than other engine types. The Forester SUV handles more like a car, for more responsive handling and better hazard avoidance on the road. Even with its high ground clearance, the Forester securely hugs the road around turns, resulting in an SUV that’s safer and more fun to drive—even on long trips. Ride Comfort 02 Subaru Symmetrical Full-Time All-Wheel Drive (AWD) Improvements in chassis rigidity, suspension, and stabilisers efficiently absorb shocks from the road and hide uneven surfaces, allowing more comfort and less fatigue on long rides. Safer Thanks to its strong and energy-dispersing design, the Subaru Global Platform can help protect you and your passengers. 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 has a well- balanced low centre of gravity design for a more stable and safer ride. 13