By now, you've probably heard about the ingenious design of the Subaru "Boxer" engine. It's called "boxer" because the way the engine's pistons move looks like the movement of a boxer's fists. However, unlike a boxer's fists that usually move in the same direction, half of the 'piston's in the Boxer engine's move in the opposite direction. 

This crucial difference provides the main benefits of the horizontally-opposed SUBARU BOXER® engine because half of the pistons lay on their sides in an east-west configuration, which is completely different than most engines. The SUBARU BOXER® engine benefits Glenwood Springs Subaru drivers in many ways. Learn more about the BOXER® engine here, and if you still have questions contact the service department at Glenwood Springs Subaru.

Contribution to Vehicle Handling and Stability

The significant benefit of the SUBARU BOXER® engine's horizontally-opposed design has nothing to do with power. Instead, it improves the vehicle's stability, handling, and safety. Because the cylinders in the Boxer engine lay on their sides it has a much lower center of gravity which helps keep the tires more solidly on the road surface. Also, since half of the total number of cylinders is on one side and the other half on the opposite side, it improves weight distribution. Better weight distribution means that the SUBARU BOXER® engine enhances vehicle balance and handling, especially on the tight corners of Vail roads.

The SUBARU BOXER® Engine Improves Safety

Glenwood Springs Subaru knows that safety is a top priority to Grand Junction drivers. Fortunately, the SUBARU BOXER® engine also improves safety because of its low height when positioned in the front engine bay. In the event of a front impact collision, most vehicles will crumple and subsequently force the engine backward towards the passenger compartment with the potential of severe injury to those sitting in the front. Due to its low height, the SUBARU BOXER® engine may be redirected under the floor of the passenger compartment and therefore reducing the chance of injury of the driver and front passenger.

Experience the BOXER® Engine at Glenwood Springs Subaru Today

If you're ready to experience the SUBARU BOXER®, head into Glenwood Springs Subaru. If you need service on a SUBARU BOXER®, our service team is happy to help. They can answer all of your questions and explain things like how symmetrical all-wheel drive works, how often you should change your cabin air filter, or how often you should rotate your tires. While you're at the dealership, check out our extensive inventory of new vehicles with a SUBARU BOXER® or find yourself a new all-wheel drive Subaru model. What are you waiting for? Contact us today.