Live demonstration of Subaru Forester and Outback's 4x4 symmetrical all wheel drive system

Live demonstration of Subaru Forester and Outback's 4x4 symmetrical all wheel drive system. Filmed as part of Subaru's Subarural off road events in 2012. Presented by Subarus professional driver Jason Sharpe

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[SubaruVideos]

NO tricks on this video, if 1 wheel has grip the BRAKES will be applied on the spinning wheels thus giving grip to the 1 wheel. The video shows how this works, other videos on the internet show it working in snow but its the same thing snow or rollers the BRAKES will be applied to the spinning wheels to help distribute the drive.

I think deere is talking about drive without the brakes assisting but all 2011 year Subarus have brake assist as well as 4x4.

[hwarangitf]

@mahballzrhari ... Going farther, the forester is lighter than the outback and it have the new FB series engine, that have being improved, so when you compare the petrol and diesel engine, the forester will give you better fuel consumption and less emissions.

So a you can see, to say which one is better depends on your likes and needs. Hope it helps.

[hwarangitf]

@mahballzrhari wow!!!, that's a good and difficult question. Since the base mechanical system is the same on all awd subarus, to say which is better only depends on likes and usage.

Both vehicles r specified for different people and usage, the outback is more a family car than the forester, being more luxurious and spacious. But the forester is a pure SUV so it have a design with more off road capabilities, like the shorter wheelbase and more ground clearance...

[mahballzrhari]

@hwarangitf how is the forester better than the outback? extra ground clearance?

[hwarangitf]

@PredatorSlayer1 I got a Forester 2.0 MT/ Dual Range, and believe me, that's the best car you can get. I've tried it on road and off road and works greats. But I recommend you the 2.0 Diesel, coz the engine torque. And if you want a real off road capability, get it with Dual Range system.

[hwarangitf]

@ezrahumane It's on ALL Subaru known on this side of the world!

[deere2630]

Well... I have had several Subaru's. I have never had one work like shown here. If your stuck in snow, and only one wheel has tration, you will never get that wheel to spin. Never! I love these cars and do feel they are the best AWD on the market, but roller and snow are two different things. one fron and one back wheel spin is about all you will ever get!

[TheOnlyTrueYeti]

Great demonstration, and good to know how to handle those slippery hillsides.

[ezrahumane]

I need to know if this AWESOME system is in the 2011-2012 WRX?

I know, I know its a dumb question, but please, humor me.

[JasonHSharpe]

You won't be disappointed! But you might want to wait a few weeks and try the soon to be launched Subaru XV.