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SUBARU
BOXER ® Engine 03
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 50 years due to its many
advantages over other engine types, including low centre of
gravity and durability. The available 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.
Lineartronic® CVT +
Active Torque Split AWD
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Long-lasting Performance
Inherently rigid and self-balancing, there’s less vibration and
more durability than other engine types.
Subaru Global Platform
The Subaru Global Platform (SGP) sets new standards in both
safety and performance. Its rigid construction is designed to
protect you and your passengers while delivering the driving
feel you can find only in a Subaru.
Stability
Increased Stability
The low centre of gravity and flat design give it better side-to-
side stability than other engine types.
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Subaru Symmetrical
All-Wheel Drive (AWD)
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 drivability.
Reduced Noise / Vibrations
A stronger frame structure and joints allow for increased
torsional rigidity. SGP works to dampen vibrations throughout
the body, including the cabin.
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.
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.
1 Touring, Sport, and Sport-tech trims only. See your retailer for details.
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