Subaru has built more than 20 million all-wheel drive vehicles since the technology debuted in 1972. Supplied The first ever all-wheel drive Subaru was also Japan’s first mass-produced all-wheel drive car. Nile Bijoux/Stuff Symmetrical all-wheel drive has been offered on every new Subaru in New Zealand since 1996 (except the BRZ). Subaru’s all-wheel drive system is unique as it uses a flat ‘boxer’ engine to ensure a low centre of gravity and weight balance. Forthcoming hybrid and electric models, like the Solterra, will retain all-wheel drive as well.

Source: Stuff July 09, 2021 18:00 UTC