When you start researching a new Subaru model, the brand's proprietary terminology shows up on window stickers, in brochures, and across every comparison you run online. This glossary from Jensen Subaru breaks down five technologies that appear across the lineup so you can arrive at our Sioux City showroom ready to ask the right questions.
Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive®
Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive is a full-time system that routes power to all four wheels through a drivetrain where the engine, transmission, and driveshafts share one longitudinal axis. Available on models such as the 2026 Subaru Uncharted, that alignment keeps weight balanced front to back and helps you hold traction on wet roads and unpredictable winter conditions.
EyeSight® Driver Assist Technology
Subaru EyeSight® Driver Assist Technology uses stereo cameras at the top of the windshield to track lane markings, vehicles, and shifting conditions ahead in real time. On available models, this technology suite includes systems such as Pre-Collision Braking, Adaptive Cruise Control, and Lane Centering.
StarLink™ Safety and Security
Subaru StarLink™ Safety and Security connects your vehicle to remote access and emergency response through a built-in cellular connection. You can lock or unlock remotely and monitor vehicle health from your phone, and if a collision occurs, the system contacts emergency responders automatically.
Subaru BOXER® Engine
The Subaru BOXER® Engine keeps its pistons horizontal, with each pair traveling outward from a central crankshaft rather than moving vertically like a conventional engine. That flat orientation drops the drivetrain low in the chassis, pulling the center of gravity down and giving Subaru vehicles a planted, responsive handling feel.
X-MODE® with Hill Descent Control
X-MODE® coordinates engine output, transmission response, AWD torque distribution, and braking to handle low-traction environments such as deep snow, mud, or loose gravel. Hill Descent Control is built in on many models, regulating your speed on steep descents automatically so you can focus on steering through the terrain.
Explore New Subaru Technology at Jensen Subaru
These five technologies define the experience behind the wheel of a new Subaru vehicle. Our Subaru dealership in Sioux City, IA, is the place to experience each of these systems in action. Visit us to see the new Subaru model lineup in person and ask about Subaru financing options that fit your budget.
