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Worldwide News Subaru Technology Overview Oct 6 , 2008 [Canada] What makes Subaru Symmetrical full-time All-Wheel Drive better than other AWD or 4WD systems? The goal of any allwheel drive (AWD) or fourwheel drive (4WD) system is to improve traction. Good traction is vital for stable acceleration, cornering, and stopping. Subaru’s Symmetrical fulltime AllWheel Drive continuously powers all four wheels, doubling the traction. Contrast this with 4WD systems that must use twowheel drive (2WD) mode onroad, where SUVs actually spend most of their time. Or parttime AWD systems that only switch from 2WD mode after detecting wheel slippage and only at low speeds. In addition, bolting AWD components to an existing 2WD system can help take advantage of available traction, but also adds weight and reduces stability. Achieving stability through balance Symmetry means balance and balance is crucial to stability. Subaru designed its Symmetrical fulltime AllWheel Drive as a complete system. Every component helps to ensure stable, balanced performance. The flat profile of the horizontallyopposed Subaru Boxer engine keeps the vehicle’s centre of gravity low. This means better stability and less chance of rollover. The “torquey” boxer is also well suited to the kind of driving conditions where AWD shines. The Subaru Boxer is compact and lightweight as well as rugged, and uses a compact, lightweight transmission and a compact, lightweight centre differential. Among other advantages, this helps reduce fuel consumption. The engine and transmission balance over the front axle, so a Subaru is less noseheavy. This reduces both dive under heavy braking (which decreases rear traction when the back end lifts) and yaw (the tendency of an unbalanced vehicle to spin when unbalanced laterally). Subaru mounts the engine, transmission and centre differential in a straight line from front to rear. This provides exceptional left/right balance and driveline efficiency. It als