50:50
Fore-aft balance line
220 mm
Ground clearance index
+70%
Torsional chassis rigidity
Purpose-built vehicle lineup
WRX Performance Sedan
Track-tuned sports suspension paired with a 2.4-liter turbocharged Boxer engine and active torque vectoring for precise chassis rotation through sharp corners.
Forester Compact SUV
Elevated seating geometry with exceptional outward visibility, dual-function X-MODE terrain management, and comprehensive EyeSight stereo camera surveillance.
Outback All-Terrain Touring
Combines standard Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive, 213 mm of ground clearance, and an expanded cargo platform built for long-distance stability in unpredictable weather conditions.
Horizontally opposed Boxer mechanics
The horizontally opposed pistons cancel out reciprocating inertia, resulting in minimal vibration without requiring counterweights. Mounted low in the chassis frame, this configuration drops the vehicle center of gravity for immediate cornering poise.
Paired symmetrically along the central driveline axis, power flows directly to all four wheels without inefficient 90-degree transfer components, delivering instantaneous grip when pavement gives way to snow.
Decades of World Rally Championship competition established the durability thresholds and active safety standards implemented across every production chassis today.