The Straight Line Layout of the Drive Train Mechanism Subaru's All-Wheel Drive, with its longitudinally mounted, Horizontally-Opposed Engine, has a symmetrical layout. Its ideal left-right and front-rear weight balance provides high stability and safe handling in any kind of weather, on any kind of road.

This unique system, used in Legacy, Outback, Impreza and Forester, offers "Active Driving, Active Safety.".