Is the Subaru Forester 4WD a Full-Time 4WD System?
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Subaru Forester 4WD is a full-time 4WD system. The horizontally opposed engine is a highlight of Subaru, and another highlight is the full-time four-wheel drive. Introduction to Full-Time 4WD: The full-time 4WD is equipped with three differential locks, providing better stability in four-wheel drive mode, whether driving straight or taking corners with ease. This four-wheel drive mode offers good handling without requiring manual switching by the driver, but it has lower intelligence and cannot automatically distribute torque. Vehicles equipped with this four-wheel drive system generally have high fuel consumption. Introduction to On-Demand 4WD: On-demand 4WD vehicles usually operate with front-wheel drive only. When it detects the front wheels starting to slip, it begins to transfer power to the rear wheels that were not initially driven. The response is slower than full-time four-wheel drive, so the off-road capability of on-demand 4WD is inferior, and both handling and high-speed stability are not as good as full-time 4WD.