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See the difference between Subaru AWD and everyone else. Not all AWD systems are created equal.
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I wonder how Evo IX and GDB STI would compare on this test.
If you take “move” literally, vw will MOVE with no wheel having traction. Down the hill. If they say it will MOVE, it should move in any direction, up or down, as long as engine provides enough power.
your talking abbout the 4EAT system found in newer automatic transmissions. the older ones do not do that, and new higher end dont either WRX/STi
That’s partly true. I believe all NEW Subaru’s come with an open diff with traction control. They no longer have a LSD.
The asymmetric drive train has isn’t the reason why the other cars were unable to climb.
The asymmetric drive train just means it perfectly (or close to it) balanced. If you look at a subaru the engine is balanced as well as the drive train.
The reason they didn’t move was due to the center diff.
The implication is that an asymmetric drivetrain is the reason the other cars were not able to climb the hill. Were this the case, simply using the opposite wheel for the test should have them climbing up the hill. Unlikely.
It is more likely that the traction control computers in these cars are simply not working as well as they could/should.
Quattro is the same as 4Motion.
Yeah I would like to see a comparo vs. Audi Quattro. Then we will see who does what.
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It appears that Subaru has the best awd system. I’m sold on it.
I disagree…I own a 1997 Legacy L 4dr (auto) and an 05 Honda CR-V EX. I have Blizzak snow tires for the CR-V and some 80K mile touring tires on the Subaru. My Subaru would consistently make it up the driveway when the CR-V wouldn’t…VSA on or off. It was pretty sad as I was debating on CR-V vs Forester. The CR-V is a lot roomier and I like the VTEC engine, but it doesn’t even compare to the Subaru.
Subaru Legacy in this test is using Torsen rear differential, which is the same thing as in Audi. Subaru uses mechanical coupling on top models, and viscous coupling on base models. But most Subarus now come with some sort of Limited-slip differential. Only the cheapest models come with an open differential.
That’s my car right there, only mine is the 08 premium in newport blue. I climbed up a really steep ski hill run once, it’s great when you feel control and all you can see is the sky.
the four wheels don’t constantly have power, just the front two. the “active” AWD just means that it’s always ready to kick in and will transfer power if a front wheel slips
No jeeps in the test, hahaha. Lets see the cherokee in that test.
Haldex doesn’t build “quattro” ? Beisdes the fact the subby’s AWD can’t handle any real power, the issue I’ve always had was the million dollar engines that make only “fair” power per cubic inch compared to other turbocharged motors I do like the layout of the subby AWD though, and they seem to be putting some sweet diffs in them NOW..
this is a perfect test. It proves why sideways mounted engine setups are futile
I wished they would test it against the Jeep Quadatrack system also. Even along with BMW and Audi.
So you’re saying VW didn’t lie, but the car is still worthless? lol
Subaru,
nothing else needs to be said.
honda crv nie mogła wjechać.
yep that’s why im going to buy a sti in no time
yet, subaru didn’t make any such claim, and beat you.
that is very impressive what that subaru will do.
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wv said “the car will MOVE with only one wheel having traction” not “the car will climb”