What is a Subaru boxer engine?

When it comes to vehicle design, Subaru is always pushing for cutting edge engineering. The signature “Boxer” engine is so called because of the unique layout of the pistons, symmetrically arranged around the crankshaft so that when moving they resemble the jabs of a boxer in the ring. This arrangement allows the moving pistons to create an equality of force across the engine and cancel out individual vibrations to limit engine tremors. And a tremor-free engine is a good thing! It offers stable, less erratic movement when driving, giving the driver the ultimate control on the road.

But that isn’t all: the compact, optimized size of the Boxer engine also takes up less space in the engine compartment and is mounted in the lower center of the vehicle. This not only provides the frame with grounding and a lower center of gravity, but it additionally makes the vehicle less likely to roll over in the event of an accident.

In the case of a head-on collision, there is always the chance that the hood could crumple and push the engine into the passenger cabin, causing injury to the driver. The Boxer engine, on the other hand, is placed in such a way that in the event that the front end crumples in an impact, the low-set engine will crumple beneath the passenger cabin, avoiding passengers and potential injury entirely. With such a specialized engine design, you as the driver are guaranteed both a smooth ride and also the highest standard in added safety benefits.