Mention the Subaru brand and what usually comes to mind is blasting along dirt tracks, kicking up huge dust clouds and taking high-speed turns sideways or racing around a paved track at blistering speed with little fear of going out of control.
But these are not just what the brand is all about. Subaru is also known for its Symmetrical All Wheel Drive (SAWD) technology, suitable for light-to-moderate off-road use. But little is known about the system’s new X Mode, programmed to maximize traction and stability in the most treacherous driving conditions like mud tracks and tire-in-the-air off-roading.