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Horizontal Design
Like the jabs of a boxer, where the engine got its name, the SUBARU BOXER® layout allows the engine to be positioned in-line with the drivetrain for maximum transfer of power. Many other engines are transverse, or turned perpendicular, and can require additional drivetrain components to transfer power, reducing vehicle efficiency.
The punch-counterpunch movements of the boxer's pistons cancel out each other for a smoother running engine without having to use additional components to counteract them as in many in-line and V-type engines.

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 under steer or push in a turn, while rear-wheel drive vehicles can often over steer 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

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.