Subaru Impreza Brochures 2013 Impreza Brochure | Page 16

In control. Out of danger. WHAT’S INSIDE: Impreza’s AWD, agility and active safety systems help give you the power to step around danger when it steps into your path. WHAT IT DOES: Subaru knows the best way to survive a collision is to never get into one in the first place. ACTIVE SAFETY, TO AVOID A COLLISION Many of the same features which make an Impreza fun to drive also help keep its occupants out of harm’s way. The stable, responsive handling of its Symmetrical AWD is enhanced by the low centre of gravity of its SUBARU BOXER® engine. Its standard Vehicle Dynamics Control System, surefooted suspension, antilock brakes and quick steering help you maintain control. BRAKING SYSTEM With powerful disc brakes at every wheel, the Impreza offers reassuring braking response. The standard 4-channel Antilock Braking System (ABS) helps the driver retain steering control under hard braking. It’s teamed with Electronic Brake-force Distribution, which reapportions the front/rear braking pressure when the vehicle is loaded. And it also features two systems to ensure maximum braking during an emergency—Brake Assist and Brake Override. VISIBILITY To avoid danger, you have to see it coming, and every Subaru is designed to help the driver maintain maximum awareness of their surroundings. The cabin-forward design of the Impreza, and features like a wide side-view mirror, help improve your view of the road. What’s more, the Rear-Vision Camera, standard on the 2.0i Limited Package, will give you a clear view behind you for even greater awareness when the vehicle is in reverse. VEHICLE DYNAMICS CONTROL SYSTEM Standard on every Impreza, the Vehicle Dynamics Control System monitors and analyzes if the vehicle is following the driver’s intended course via an array of sensors. If the vehicle approaches the limits of stability while cornering or avoiding an obstacle, the AWD torque distribution, engine output and brakes at each wheel are adjusted to assist in keeping the vehicle on course. 16