This year’s winter doesn’t seem obliged to hide behind the guise of global warming. Frosts come at the end of autumn, and the first snow melts in no hurry.
Roads in some areas have already become skating rinks in November, so it becomes clear: only good winter tires for reliable safety may not be enough.
What can a motorist do against the unexpected elements? Is it the perfection of all-wheel drive, preferably Japanese and symmetrical. Yes, we are talking about Subaru – the first company in the world to start mass production of all-wheel drive passenger cars.
Today, Symmetrical AWD technology has become synonymous with the Japanese brand. And it is used in all three Subaru crossovers: Forester, Outback and Crosstrek, which can now be purchased at more than attractive prices. Discounts on these models are 97,000 UAH, 150,000 UAH and 99,500 UAH, respectively.
Unbelievable! But before you grab your wallet and run, you need to understand what you’re buying, even on extremely favorable terms. Therefore, we will quickly give you some arguments in favor of Subaru, which will surely help you win the argument with your inner frog. Let’s start with the main thing: the famous Subaru Symmetrical AWD.
The essence of this technology is that the entire power plant of the car, which creates torque and sends it to the wheels, is located symmetrically in a straight line. This ensures optimal vehicle mass balance.
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And the heart of the power plant is a boxer boxer engine, paired with a CVT, which also provides a low center of gravity, since the engine is located in a horizontal plane. The pistons in it move not vertically, but horizontally towards each other.
All together it significantly increases the direction of stability of the car.
Note that the Subaru Symmetrical AWD’s base torque distribution is 60:40 (front/rear axle), which also matches the overall weight distribution of the car.
What does all this mean in practice? Subaru Symmetrical AWD is, first of all, the ability to maintain the desired trajectory even in very difficult conditions. That is, when in a slippery turn the car does not move in the outer radius and does not rotate. You just go back and drive like you’re on dry asphalt. almost. Of course, this refers to a normal driving style, not a rally. Although Subaru has also achieved incredible success in rallying.
And Subaru Symmetrical AWD is when you can easily drive out of a snowdrift, which would be an insurmountable obstacle for other crossovers. After all, the X-Mode all-wheel drive control system is always ready to redistribute torque to each wheel in accordance with driving conditions for better grip and traction.
But Subaru is more than all-wheel drive. All modern crossovers of the brand are built on the latest Subaru global platform, which has many advantages. In fact, this platform is the embodiment of all the knowledge and technology that Subaru has accumulated over the years. They literally touched everything – from the extreme rigidity and strength of the body to more precise steering and comfortable seats that reduce the fatigue of the passenger and driver, allowing the latter to remain alert.
Yes, Subaru has taken care of comfort on literally every level. It starts with the operating features of the boxer engine, where the cylinders – remember? – located opposite each other in the horizontal plane. That is why the inertial forces arising during the movement of the pistons are mutually canceled.
So, we have a good balance and a low level of vibrations. And a further improvement in the reactions of the car, especially when cornering quickly. Again, this allows the driver not to strain while driving, getting complete pleasure from driving.
This whole story is also about safety, because the low center of gravity provided by the boxer engine also reduces the risk of rollover. And the high rigidity of the body frame and the programmable deformation of its individual parts help prevent damage to the cabin space.
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Shock-absorbing materials are used throughout the headliner and around the perimeter of the cabin, and SRS front and side airbags help reduce any risks to occupants’ heads.
It can be said that Subaru’s global platform brings more joy and peace of mind to everyone – both driver and passenger.
In addition, Subaru has taken care of pedestrian safety. Thanks to the low position of the boxer engine, the space under the hood can be used to absorb impacts. So even if a pedestrian suddenly has an accident, he will receive the minimum possible damage in this situation. Even the hood hinges are designed to reduce impact, and the front bumper is designed to absorb crash energy.
But that’s not all, because without exaggeration, the unique EyeSight system, which can safely be called co-pilot, takes care of safety. Subaru has been implementing and improving preventive safety systems for over twenty years, because preventing collisions is the best way to stay safe on the road.
At the heart of the EyeSight system are two cameras that work in the same way as human eyes and are used to process images of the environment in 3D. Unlike many other similar systems, EyeSight clearly recognizes cars, pedestrians, and two-wheelers and can accurately determine their distance, speed and direction of movement.
This very smart system helps drivers in many situations. EyeSight can reduce fatigue on long journeys, provide protection if the driver catches crows, and prevent collisions. Or significantly reduce the damage caused by a collision if, according to the laws of physics, it cannot be avoided.
The latest upgrade brings to the EyeSight system a new stereo camera with a wider detection range, allowing the car’s electronic brain to better navigate traffic conditions. And the wide-angle monocular camera can more effectively see motorcyclists and pedestrians.
Let’s pay attention to another important system, which is very helpful to avoid accidents under normal circumstances. For example, a driver is backing out of a parking lot and fails to see another car speeding toward him in the opposite direction. Here, even a rear view camera with a wide viewing angle will be powerless, but the RAB system will come to the rescue, which will apply automatic braking when reversing.
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Using four sensors installed on the rear bumper, the RAB detects obstacles behind the vehicle. If an obstacle is detected, the system alerts the driver with an audible signal and automatically applies the brakes to avoid a collision or minimize its consequences.
The pre-collision automatic braking system works on a similar principle, but it already works during normal forward movement. If there is a risk of collision, the system warns the driver of the danger, and if he ignores the warning, automatic braking is applied to reduce the speed or stop the car, or even the car will automatically avoid the obstacle. If the driver starts braking after the warning, the system increases brake pressure and stops the vehicle more effectively.
Well, all we have to do is name some important numbers that will help you finally choose in favor of one of the three great new Subarus: Forester, Outback and Crosstrek.
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The legendary Forester starts from UAH 1,200,600 for a crossover with a 2.0-liter engine and from UAH 1,524,200 with a 2.5-liter engine. Both engines are naturally aspirated and differ not only in great power – 156 and 184 hp. respectively, but also moderate fuel consumption – 7.2 and 7.4 liters in the combined cycle.
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Subaru Outback, in addition to the naturally aspirated 2.5 liter (from UAH 1,641,300), can now offer a 2.4 liter turbocharged engine with a power of up to 249 horsepower! In addition, it promises to deliver just 9 liters per hundred kilometers in the combined cycle. The price for the Outback is 2,056,600 UAH.
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How all Subaru technologies work and what impression they create can be seen in the example of the new Crosstrek model, which we recently tested. From our test, only the prices have changed – for the better, of course. Today you can become the owner of a Subaru Crosstrek with a two-liter engine for UAH 1,247,900.
So hurry up and buy your Subaru at the best terms before anyone else. After all, such prices, of course, will not last forever.
Forester Outback Crosstrek
Source: korrespondent
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