What is the Subaru Boxer® Engine?

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The Subaru Boxer® Engine is part of what keeps so many San Jose drivers returning to the Subaru lineup year after year. But if you’re new to the Subaru brand, you’re probably wondering what the Subaru Boxer® Engine is and how it works. Capitol Subaru has your complete Subaru Boxer® guide below! Read on to explore the impressive features and performance that will power your Morgan Hill drives in a new Subaru.

Explore the Subaru Boxer® Layout

A boxer engine is a specific classification of engine that has only yet been adopted by a handful of automakers, including Subaru. Within the Subaru lineup, you’ll find several available Subaru Boxer® types, including four-cylinder, turbocharged, and direct-injection turbocharged options. The layout of the Subaru Boxer® engine is unique because it is horizontally oriented. Why choose a Subaru Boxer® model for your next ride? Here are some key advantages:

  • A horizontally opposed (180-degree) orientation is positioned in line with the drivetrain, allowing for optimal distribution of power
  • A lower center of gravity for better responsiveness and confident cornering
  • Less vibration than many competing engines

Why is it Called a “Boxer” Engine?

The pistons in a boxer engine fire towards and away from each other in a horizontal configuration. When you picture this, it’s similar to the motions of two boxers when they’re throwing jabs at each other in the ring. Hence, the name “boxer engine” was coined!

What are the Subaru Boxer® Models?

If you’re interested in upgrading your Gilroy driving experience with a Subaru Boxer® model, you’ll be pleased to know that you have tons of options! Currently, every new Subaru is standard-equipped with a Subaru Boxer® engine. Whether it’s a 4-cylinder or a turbocharged engine may vary depending on which model you choose, but any one of the following Subaru vehicles at Capitol Subaru will have some type of Subaru Boxer® engine at its core:

  • Subaru Ascent
  • Subaru BRZ
  • Subaru Crosstrek
  • Subaru Forester
  • Subaru Impreza
  • Subaru Legacy
  • Subaru Outback
  • Subaru WRX

Schedule a Subaru Boxer® Test Drive in San Jose

Want to experience the Subaru Boxer® engine in action? Schedule a test drive in any new Subaru model at Capitol Subaru! When you’re ready to make an upgrade, you can trade-in your old vehicle for a great price with us. What’s more, we provide ongoing new Subaru specials that can help make your new vehicle purchase even more affordable. Stop by our showroom in San Jose to get started!

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