Subaru's core technologies define the Subaru brand
and give you the unique driving feel you can only find
in a Subaru. These core systems allow Subaru vehicles
to live up to their standards in performance, comfort
and safety while keeping their promises—to deliver
enjoyment and peace of mind to all passengers.
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A boxer engine, or a horizontally opposed engine, is an engine
configuration in which the pistons move toward each other in
a horizontal direction. Subaru has been solely committed to
the SUBARU BOXER® engine for over 40 years due to its many
advantages over other engine types, including low centre of
gravity and durability.
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Long-lasting Performance
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The low centre of gravity and flat design
give it better side-to-side stability than
other engine types.
The Subaru Global Platform (SGP) is the chassis that will
underpin the next generation of Subaru vehicles. Setting
new standards in safety and performance, it’s the single
biggest advancement in all-around performance. It goes
beyond better safety performance to offer a driving feel
you can only find in a Subaru. It’s the future of Subaru, and it
delivers even more enjoyment and peace of mind to all drivers
and passengers.
LINEARTRONIC ® + ACTIVE
TORQUE SPLIT AWD
The Lineartronic® CVT in the Impreza continually adjusts
to any ratio in its range, keeping the engine in its optimal
power band for efficient and smooth acceleration, driving
performance and fuel efficiency that rivals that of two-wheel
drive competitors. 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.
Increased Stability
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SYMMETRICAL
ALL-WHEEL DRIVE
Subaru Symmetrical Full-Time All-Wheel Drive efficiently
distributes power to all wheels for better traction on wet
and slippery roads. Laid out in a horizontally symmetrical
plane, the system is well-balanced side-to-side, allowing
for better optimized suspension designs, providing a
more stable and safer ride.
Inherently rigid and self-balancing, there's
less vibration and more durability than other
engine types.
SUBARU GLOBAL
PLATFORM (SGP)
SUBARU
BOXER ® ENGINE
1. Stability Improvements in chassis rigidity and suspension
achieve greater handling dynamics and an even lower
centre of gravity than before, allowing the car to grip
the road surface for enhanced straight line drivability.
2. Reduced
Noise / Vibrations A stronger frame structure and joints allow for
increased torsional rigidity. It works to dampen
vibrations throughout the body, including the cabin.
3. Ride Comfort The suspension system absorbs shocks on uneven roads
without overly flexing the body. The available rear
stabilizers 1 have been mounted directly on the chassis,
reducing body roll and vibrations for improved ride
comfort and more control.
1 Available on select trims. Please see your Subaru retailer for more details.
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