Every 2013 Subaru Legacy trim comes standard with AWD. This feature
imparts the model with major handling abilities—a main advantage the
Legacy holds over its competitors. What can drivers really expect from
Subaru’s AWD, though? Here are some of the most noteworthy points:
All
Subaru vehicles sold in the U.S. (with the exception of the BRZ) have
symmetrical all-wheel drive. This means that the wheel components are
aligned in a straight line, from the boxer engine, to the transmission,
to the drive train. This symmetry allows for better efficiency and power
distribution to all four wheels, helping the vehicle achieve improved
traction, balance, and control.
Similar vehicles from other
brands are primarily front wheel drive-based that have been re-designed
to have an AWD/4WD accessory package. In this system, the output is
rerouted many times before it could get to the rear wheels, and its AWD
capabilities kick in ONLY when sensors detect loss of traction. Looking
at a diagram of this system, you’ll immediately notice how the drive
train is unbalanced, with the transmission side axle shorter than the
other. It’s like watching a plane with mismatched wings.
Subaru
treats all-wheel drive as a commitment and not an accessory. Thus, in a
2013 Subaru Legacy, the all-wheel drive is engaged at all times, and not
just there in certain cases. So which system would you prefer in your
car?
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