In control. Out of danger.
WHAT’S INSIDE:
Outback’s superb handling, all-wheel drive stability and advanced active safety systems for
control in those moments that can’t be predicted.
WHAT IT DOES:
Swift and predictable reaction helps you steer out of harm’s way. Because surviving an
accident is best done by avoiding it altogether.
ACTIVE SAFETY, TO HELP YOU AVOID A COLLISION
At Subaru, our goal is to inspire confidence through peace of mind on the road. This means bringing safe mobility to everyone’s
lives, for a stress-free driving experience so that you can focus on your rewarding adventure in the Outback. Many of the
same features which make Outback so satisfying to drive also contribute to its serious dedication to keeping its occupants
out of harm’s way. The stable, responsive handling of its Symmetrical Full-Time AWD assures control in virtually any weather
conditions. And the SUBARU BOXER® engine enhances this security, thanks to its lower centre of gravity, creating an even
closer connection to the road. Its standard Vehicle Dynamics Control and generously sized brakes endow it with athletic
reflexes, while the added precision of a Cradle Mount System for its suspension and steering equips the driver for excellent
evasive abilities. All because Subaru believes the best way to survive a collision is not to have one in the first place.
Understeer
Oversteer
Ideal cornering
VEHICLE DYNAMICS CONTROL SYSTEM
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BRAKING SYSTEM
Standard in every Outback, Vehicle Dynamics Control monitors and
analyses if the vehicle is following the driver’s intended course via
an array of sensors. If the vehicle approaches the limits of stability,
the automatic transmission’s AWD torque distribution, engine
output and brakes at each wheel are adjusted to assist in keeping
the vehicle on course.
The standard 4-wheel disc brakes feature lightweight aluminum
rear calipers and a strong, reassuring brake feel. The Antilock
Braking System (ABS) includes Electronic Brake-force Distribution,
to reapportion front/rear braking pressure when the vehicle is
loaded. Brake Assist provides greater force in sudden braking
even if the driver doesn’t brake hard enough. And Subaru’s Hill
Holder helps prevent rollback when starting off on a 5% or steeper
grade, by applying the electronic parking brake and automatically
releasing it once you’re under way.