Subaru Impreza Technology

Technology: Symmetrical AWD

Total control comes from its core. Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive Symmetry gives you balance. Balance gives you stability and control. That is why Subaru has spent nearly 40 years developing the Symmetrical AWD system. Matched with the SUBARU BOXER engine for an almost perfectly symmetrical layout, it maximises the power delivery with exceptional traction and generates balance and stability for total control in almost any condition, giving you the confidence to delight in every kilometre. DYNAMIC PERFORMANCE Exceptional traction makes acceleration feel immediate and exhilarating. And the symmetry helps the Impreza deliver responsive handling because it's more stable during cornering, for a unique feeling of control at all times. CONSTANT CONTACT The more your tyres are engaged with the road, the more control you have. Power is routed to all four tyres all the time in order to maintain a strong connection to the road, maximising handling and control. AGILITY IN AN EMERGENCY In bad weather, or in the precious seconds it takes to react to a sudden situation, the symmetrical drivetrain of the Impreza-with almost total side-to-side balance-provides the stability, agility and traction to help you avoid danger when it steps into your path.

Technology: Power

Inside every Subaru - the power to inspire. SUBARU BOXER Engine Few other cars drive with the fun and eagerness of Impreza, so you won't be surprised by how uniquely it is accomplished. The horizontally-opposed configuration of the SUBARU BOXER engine places the pistons 180 degrees apart, for a lower, flatter profile than other engine types. This gives the engine, and therefore the overall vehicle, a lower centre of gravity and a more balanced distribution of weight. Further, the pistons' opposing movements inherently counteract each other, naturally helping to reduce vibration. INCREASED STABILITY Because the engine block has a flatter profile and sits lower in the chassis, the overall vehicle is more stably balanced and resistant to side-to-side motion than other designs. SMOOTH AND EXCITING At any rpm, the engine delivers immediate, responsive power that comes on smooth. The pistons lay flat and work against each other to reduce vibrations, making the ride as easy and comfortable as it is spirited. LONG-LASTING PERFORMANCE The engine's flat design is inherently rigid and selfbalancing, generating less vibration than "V-type" or "in-line" engines for more durability and more reliable performance. REDESIGNED ENGINE The SUBARU BOXER engine has always offered exceptional balance and smooth response, but we've figured out a way to make driving a Subaru even more inspiring. Subaru engineers painstakingly reviewed the effectiveness of every valve, port and piston to create an engine that is lighter and uses fuel more efficiently. Not only does this new engine achieve new heights of efficiency, but it offers better low-end torque response-meaning you'll feel immediate, satisfying response every time the accelerator is pressed. 1.6-LITRE DOHC SUBARU BOXER MAX OUTPUT: 84 kW (114 PS) / 5,600 rpm MAX TORQUE: 150 Nm (15.3 kgfm) / 4,000 rpm FUEL ECONOMY *1 : 7.0 lit./100 km (Lineartronic) CO2 EMISSIONS *1 : 164 g/km (Lineartronic) Paired with Lineartronic, this SUBARU BOXER engine is efficient and clean. Not only is this engine a new step forward for Subaru environmental responsibility, it's also an equally impressive performer. With the natural balance and smoothness inherent in its SUBARU BOXER configuration, and DOHC and AVCS to enhance its performance, it delivers eager response at lower rpm. By combining response and exceptional efficiency, it's an engine that will give you more fun with less fuel.