2011 Subaru Traction/Stability Control and Symmetrical AWD vs. Nissan, Honda, Toyota, and Ford

An independently certified study comparing Subaru's Symmetrical AWD and Vehicle Dynamics Cotrol (traction and stability control) to its competition.

This video was originally found here along with other videos detailing Subaru's Symmetrical AWD and safety systems.
http://www.subaru.com/engineering/all...

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[Wesley Eng]

This is all propaganda

[SoDaSub]

Propaganda - ideas, facts, or allegations spread deliberately to further one's cause or to damage an opposing cause; also : a public action having such an effect

Considering this is fact used to deliberately further Subaru's cause... I'd say you are correct.

[svergie2]

Test the Volvo XC60 and then tell me who won!

[SoDaSub]

It would still be Subaru. There are videos with Volvo in wet tests. Volvo's traction and stability control is very aggressive and will reduce engine power to create under steer. It's a safe way of using TCS, but not as driver oriented as Subaru's.

[svergie2]

In an event of me needing the traction control i would NOT care if the operation is "driver oriented", i would want to get back on the road again without any problems.

[SoDaSub]

I have driven all manner of vehicles in wet evasive tests on a track. Volvo's system takes control away from the driver in a way that could still result in an impact, but with less forward momentum. Subaru's system is designed to keep the system going where the steering wheel is pointed. It is both more engaging to drive and more likely to help you avoid an accident all together.

[vstrato]

I know Subaru's AWD is the best, but I feel the transition between corners 1 and 2 is purposely not the same for the Subaru, it's a lot smoother...

[SoDaSub]

The Forester's video is longer. It starts with the Forester farther away than the other vehicles start which gives the appearance that it is slower. If you time the Forester from the time it exits the first cones to the 2nd set of cones, it's going at the same speed. None of these vehicles used the brakes. You can see from the rear shot that there are no brake lights on any of the cars.

[vaajchang]

Paid advertisement? I think so.

[Masao Inuzuka]

A simple tool to raise the tire traction can be more practical to save a skidding accident on ice. Check the example such a Noskidable and you'll see how it works on ice.

[blastsrt]

The rogue performed better than the crv and it was 3rd. This is bullshit

[TheBigbangguy]

Tricky driving to show the best of subaru. The cornering is taken much more easy, soft and confortable when subaru's turn. The other cars are taken to the limit in handling the situation so they lost control.

[svergie2]

Point made :P