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    Innovation. At the core of every Subaru.

    We follow our love of technology, so you’re free to follow your heart. With a passion for performance and unyielding commitment to safety, we make sure you’ll always drive comfortably and confidently.

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    Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive

    We put Symmetrical AWD in nearly every Subaru because four wheels working together gives you more control. And more control keeps you safer.

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    Boxer Engine

    The innovative Boxer Engine—at the heart of every Subaru for over 50 years—has evolved to achieve an incredible balance of performance and efficiency.

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    Subaru Global Platform

    The safe and smooth ride you deserve requires an innovative framework like the Subaru Global Platform.

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    EyeSight

    We didn’t want to send you out into an unpredictable world all alone, so we’ve built you an intelligent and vigilant co-pilot.

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    Safety

    Safety technology that shows we care about protecting you and your passengers as much as you do.

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    STI

    It only takes three letters to spell excitement. Rally born and bred, our legacy continues.

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LESS SLIP.
MORE GRIP.

Our engineers have passionately developed Subaru’s Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive system to provide double the traction and double the safety.
Control

Bites into the road with all four wheels.

Simply put, four is better than two. Subaru’s Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive continually monitors all wheels and adapts to provide maximum road grip and outstanding control on every turn.

See how it compares:
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Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive is available on all vehicles except the BRZ
TRACTION & SAFETY

Go where your heart points you.

Fear nothing with Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive. The system is tailored to fit the drivetrain of each model it's built on, so you can count on it to prevent slipping — even in the harshest conditions.

Watch Symmetrical AWD in Action
Symmetry

Strike a better balance.

Safety isn't a part-time job. Unlike typical AWD systems that run in 2WD mode, only activating when the traction of those two wheels are lost, our Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive is always on. With the left and right sides of the drivetrain completely balanced and distributing power to the front and rear wheels, you get double the traction full-time.

Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive is available on all vehicles except the BRZ

A technology to believe in.

1972

was the year that Subaru sold its first passenger car with AWD. The benefits it provided drove us to fully commit to the technology.

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wheels — every time. Even in good weather and road conditions, it is best to have more control, not less.

Part of your safety team.

Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive works with an entire suite of Subaru active safety systems like Electronic Brake-force Distribution and Vehicle Dynamics Control to give you greater control and confidence in almost any weather condition.

SAWD TRACTION

Watch how Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive sends power to all wheels simultaneously for maximum traction while also actively adapting and distributing power to each wheel when necessary, for added control.

X-MODE IN ACTION

Watch how X-MODE helps you tackle slippery roads and the steepest hills with just the touch of a button.

HILL DESCENT CONTROL

Watch how Hill Descent Control helps maintain a controlled and constant speed even on slippery downhills, adding even more peace of mind to your drive.

Discover how the Boxer Engine helps maximize symmetry and balance.
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