To improve performance and fuel economy, the 2.0 H-4 unit has been assisted by a mild hybrid system, which uses an electric
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| Subaru's second major introduction at Tokyo is a technological showcase built from the Subaru Legacy Wagon. (Photo: Subaru Canada) |
motor slotted between the engine and the gearbox to provide electric assist. Unlike Toyota's Highlander Hybrid which uses separate propulsion systems to power the front and rear wheels, the B5 makes use of the much proven Symmetrical AWD system that Subaru has built its reputation on. Expect to see this kind of technology appear shortly on the upcoming Legacy Hybrid, due in 2007.
Subaru's second major introduction at Tokyo is a technological showcase built from the Subaru Legacy Wagon. The concept, called IVX-II, for Intelligent Vehicle X (where X stands for Infinite, and II
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| The most interesting of the IVX's technologies are centralized in the frontal recognition sensors, consisting of a Milimetre-Wave Radar and stereo cameras. (Photo: Subaru Canada) |
standing for a rather contradictory second generation), displays Subaru's latest comfort and safety-enhancing technologies.
The most interesting of the IVX's technologies are centralized in the frontal recognition sensors, consisting of a Milimetre-Wave Radar and stereo cameras. These are the inputs which provide the car's Active Driving Assist system with information. The stereo camera is used to detect a variety of objects, such as lines on the road, as well as the rate of velocity of the vehicle. The Milimetre-Wave Radar is used to provide active cruise control. Together these systems help the car maintain an optimal driving path via Drive-by-Wire controls.
