Subaru cars are produced by the same-name Japanese corporation. The history of the make started from the foundation of Fuji Heavy Industries in 1953. As of 2011, annual production of cars exceeded half a million. The Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive system, designed in 1972, became the hallmark of the company. One of the world’s first off-road estate cars Leone were equipped with this system. The manufacturer is famous for innovative solutions: in particular, the 1500 model produced in 1954 had a monocoque-type body, and the Justy 1984 hatchback – the ECVT continuously variable transmission.

Technical specifications of Subaru cars

The cars are equipped with 4- or 6-cylinder naturally-aspirated Boxer engines. These are compact horizontally opposed power units, which have a low centre of gravity, long lifespan, and are characterized by low vibrations.

The XV GT and Outback BS crossovers, and other Subaru cars have the Symmetrical all-wheel drive. Its peculiarity is a symmetrical drivetrain with the drive shafts of equal lengths. This drivetrain is combined with a longitudinally mounted engine and positively affects the steerability and road grip.

The Multi-mode DCCD (Driver Control Centre Differential) interaxle differential locking system distributes the torque in a way to ensure reliable contact of all the wheels with the road. The multi-mode dynamic stability system (Vehicle Dynamics Control System) detects vehicle stability loss, adjusts the engine rotation speed, and, when necessary, activates the braking mechanism on a required wheel. This helps to maintain the desired path of the vehicle. The system is installed on the Legacy saloons produced since 2014, on modern Forester crossovers, Outback estate cars, Impreza hatchbacks and saloons.

Responsible for Subaru cars safety is the EyeSight assist. It monitors the movement of the surrounding cars, adjusts the vehicle’s speed, engages emergency braking in case of an obstacle detected, and warns about lane departure. In 2019 the Impreza saloon, the Forester crossover, and the Outback estate equipped with the EyeSight technology won the “Top Safety Pick +” award from the American Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).

The Starlink Safety and Security technology which is used on modern Subaru models, automatically calls emergency services in case of a road accident. Moreover, it helps to find a stolen vehicle and provides remote access to devices located in the cabin.

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