Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive. Control the road.

You need balance and an even distribution of power for maximum  traction, instead of the slip-then-grip alternative. Almost every Subaru  comes standard with Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive for better stability,  efficiency and a quicker response to slippery conditions.

Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive standard on:
All Subaru Models except BRZ

Efficiency and Durability

Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive has the engine mounted in-line with the  drivetrain, helping provide a seamless transfer of power to all four  wheels.

Other AWD systems need additional drivetrain components to  route the same power to the wheels, often using complex designs. More  components tend to reduce vehicle efficiency and could add to higher  maintenance costs.

Stability and Control

The balanced design of Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive helps add  control through uniform stability. With power being distributed to the  wheels with the best traction, it helps you hold true to the path.

Front-wheel  drive vehicles generally understeer or push in a turn, while rear-wheel  drive vehicles can often oversteer in a turn.

Power and Traction

Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive sends power to all wheels simultaneously for maximum traction and acceleration.

In slippery conditions, that power instinctively flows to the wheels with the best traction.