New in the 2010 Outback, high-strength front seat frames provide enhanced protection against whiplash injury in a rear-end collision. With the entire seat optimized for a rear-end collision, Subaru replaced the previous active front head restraints with a more comfortable design.
Symmetrical full-time All-Wheel Drive a Key to Performance and Safety
Subaru offers three different Symmetrical full-time All-Wheel Drive systems in the 2010 Outback line, each tailored to the engine and type of transmission. In Outback PZEV and 2.5i Sport models equipped with the 6-speed manual transmission, the AWD system uses a viscous-coupling, limited-slip centre differential to distribute power 50/50 front to rear.
Outback PZEV and 2.5i Sport models equipped with the Lineartronic CVT use an electronically controlled multi-plate transfer clutch system.
Outback 3.6R models feature advanced Variable Torque Distribution (VTD) All-Wheel Drive with a 5-speed automatic transmission. VTD is a highly sophisticated AWD system that employs an electro-mechanical centre differential with the advanced capabilities of a planetary gear set. The VTD system normally sends more power to the rear wheels to enhance handling agility, and it continuously adjusts power distribution in response to driving and road conditions. In dry conditions power is distributed 45/55 front to rear. On slippery surfaces power is balanced 50/50 front to rear.
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Symmetrical full-time All-Wheel Drive a Key to Performance and Safety
Subaru offers three different Symmetrical full-time All-Wheel Drive systems in the 2010 Outback line, each tailored to the engine and type of transmission. In Outback PZEV and 2.5i Sport models equipped with the 6-speed manual transmission, the AWD system uses a viscous-coupling, limited-slip centre differential to distribute power 50/50 front to rear.
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Outback PZEV and 2.5i Sport models equipped with the Lineartronic CVT use an electronically controlled multi-plate transfer clutch system.
Outback 3.6R models feature advanced Variable Torque Distribution (VTD) All-Wheel Drive with a 5-speed automatic transmission. VTD is a highly sophisticated AWD system that employs an electro-mechanical centre differential with the advanced capabilities of a planetary gear set. The VTD system normally sends more power to the rear wheels to enhance handling agility, and it continuously adjusts power distribution in response to driving and road conditions. In dry conditions power is distributed 45/55 front to rear. On slippery surfaces power is balanced 50/50 front to rear.
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