Ride Comfort
Subaru set out to design a new chassis to take “comfort” and “handling”
to a completely new dimension. One of the featured characteristics is
the rear double wishbone suspension system. The system increases contact
between the tyres and the ground, and negotiates bumps in the road
surface smoothly for supreme ride comfort, regardless of which seat
passengers sit in. Handling has also been improved by increasing contact
between the tyres and the ground at the front of the vehicle, with an
increase in mounting rigidity of the more conventional front strut
suspension. With the Legacy in particular, mounting the front suspension
to the cradle frame increases rigidity further and improves steering
response.
Load Control
The double wishbone rear suspension ensures that the tyres are always
positioned perpendicular to the road surface, and offers a sense of
security as the vehicle seems to hug the road. Sure-footed traction is
assured, even on rough road surfaces or when cornering, and is linked to
safer driving.
High-precision control
Rigidity in the WRX STI front suspension has been increased through the
use of a forged aluminium frame with pillow ball bushing. The rear
double-wishbone suspension setup allows the car to hug the road with
more precision and deliver direct response to the driver. These are all
fine-tuned in unison in a Subaru, allowing the driver to enjoy their
time behind the wheel in the knowledge that they are backed with full
driving confidence, while passengers can also sit back and enjoy journey
at hand.
