Subaru WRX & WRX STI Brochures 2012 All Line Brochure | Page 12

Smart

inside and out.
Although Subaru is definitely in the business of building cars, its roots are in the aerospace

AERODYNAMICS

industry – and these meticulous engineering and safety standards have carried over intact.

Every Subaru is aerodynamically sculpted for superior

This heritage is reflected throughout the entire line of 2012 Subaru vehicles, which combine

efficiency, reduced wind noise and greater stability overall.

aerodynamic design, smart versatility and engaging technologies, all provided with the aim of
instilling driver confidence and all speaking to a core brand promise that will never be broken.
WHAT’S INSIDE AND OUTSIDE:
Countless thoughtful features combine to make every Subaru such an
inspired choice – as both a daily driver and a fun-to-drive weekender.

WHAT IT DOES:
Advanced thinking during the design and engineering stages consistently
rewards you at every turn – each Subaru offers a pleasing, reassuring and
entertaining driving experience.

DESIGN LANGUAGE
Look a little closer and you’ll see that the Subaru design
language has very strong ties to its aeronautical heritage:
The distinctive, Subaru front grille is accented with wing-shaped
design elements, the hawk-eye headlights evoke the fierce bird
of prey and the central emblem is the Pleiades six-star cluster.
This final soaring feature is inspired by the five companies that
merged to create our parent company, Fuji Heavy Industries
Ltd., represented by the largest star in the configuration.

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In higher-performance models such as the Subaru WRX STI, this
process has been pushed to the nth degree: Larger air intakes
provide efficient airflow and better cooling for the SUBARU BOXER
engine and intercooler, while carved body panels and oversized
wings generate even more confidence-inspiring downforce. The
simple math: Better aerodynamics equals better performance.