MISSISSAUGA, ON, Feb. 14, 2012 /CNW/ - Subaru Canada, Inc. (SCI) today announced that this year marks the 40th anniversary of the debut of Subaru symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (AWD) vehicles since the Subaru Leone Estate Van 4WD was first introduced in Japan in 1972. During the past 40 years, Subaru has continued to be a pioneer of passenger AWD vehicles. In fact, the total production*1 of Subaru AWD vehicles has reached 11,782,812 units (as of January 31, 2012). This is approximately 55.7 percent of total vehicle sales for Subaru.
*1 including the production of part-time 4WD vehicles
Subaru's AWD system provides traction effectively by distributing engine torque to all four wheels in a balanced manner. With the combination of Subaru symmetrical full-time AWD and Subaru's horizontally opposed SUBARU BOXER engine, the whole powertrain is mounted with side-to-side symmetry and the transmission sits back from the front axle within the wheelbase. This layout optimizes the longitudinal-transverse weight balance, bringing stable traction on a multitude of road surfaces and driving conditions. Excellent stability at high speeds and superb cornering and responsiveness are also realized, making Subaru symmetrical full-time All-Wheel Drive a core technology that underpins Subaru's core philosophies of safety and driving enjoyment.
Through continuous research and development over the past 40 years, Subaru has refined its AWD technologies from a basic technology capable of rough road driveability to the advanced engineering available today, achieving high stability in rainy, snowy or high speed conditions and allowing Subaru's AWD system to be paired with a transmission that best meets each model's characteristics. This latest technology includes four-wheel traction management, which gives firm and accurate grip continuously to all four wheels at once. This four-wheel control expertise is also utilized for the development of front-wheel drive and rear-wheel drive vehicles, broadening Subaru's driving pleasure to reach more customers.
These core philosophies - peace of mind and driving pleasure - are a key component of Subaru's global brand statement, Confidence in Motion, and Subaru will realize these objectives by continuing to utilize these unique technologies.
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About Subaru Canada, Inc.
Subaru Canada, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Fuji Heavy
Industries Ltd. of Japan. Headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario, the
company markets and distributes Subaru vehicles, parts and accessories
through a network of over 85 authorized dealers across Canada.
SOURCE Subaru Canada Inc.
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Subaru Canada Inc.
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