EX35 AWD performance !!!

[simon949]

My wife is so used to her AWD Subaru and can zip in and out of snow ! So, now she's worried that the 2010 EX35 we ordered with all season tires are not going to perform as well !!!

I would like some response from 2008-2009 EX35 owners who drive in wet & snowy conditions !

[ARK07]

As having a 08 with AWD and gone thru a winter in Minnesota, I can personally say that the EX is fantastic in snow and ice. This is my wifes car and she'd had no problems getting thru even the deep stuff. I drove this car for about 100 miles (and not slow) in an ice storm that the typical (read stupid) SUV drivers were in the ditch and it never slipped once. This was with the factory latitude tires (See my comments on the latitude tires). As a note I've always had and presently have a 4wd truck or SUV and I'm amazed how well this little car sticks to the road. I believe the EX 35 is heavier than your previous Subaru and with this extra weight, has an advantage over it. I think the only thing that might stop this thing would be some pretty deep snow more than 1ft as the clearence is not that great.

[AWGD8]

My wife is so used to her AWD Subaru and can zip in and out of snow ! So, now she's worried that the 2010 EX35 we ordered with all season tires are not going to perform as well !!!

I would like some response from 2008-2009 EX35 owners who drive in wet & snowy conditions !

I`d seen a woman in a subaru awd on the opposite side of the road, while we on the other side still waiting for the light to go. The snow was probably around 3-4 inches slush. The lady zoom zoom (not the Mazda commercial) changed lanes from left then right, lost control went straight hit the curb, hit the wooded fence went inside someone else backyard.

Most of the time I scratch my head seeing these people DRIVING. I also noticed most of my female friends are not aware of the term "Speed Limit"I normally go 5 miles above, but most do 45 on 35MPH and 75-80MPH in 55....

Here`s a good one:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sxOc781UUow

Not trying to be sexist but it`s true....

[ramprun]

As having a 08 with AWD and gone thru a winter in Minnesota, I can personally say that the EX is fantastic in snow and ice. This is my wifes car and she'd had no problems getting thru even the deep stuff. I drove this car for about 100 miles (and not slow) in an ice storm that the typical (read stupid) SUV drivers were in the ditch and it never slipped once. This was with the factory latitude tires (See my comments on the latitude tires). As a note I've always had and presently have a 4wd truck or SUV and I'm amazed how well this little car sticks to the road. I believe the EX 35 is heavier than your previous Subaru and with this extra weight, has an advantage over it. I think the only thing that might stop this thing would be some pretty deep snow more than 1ft as the clearence is not that great.

heavier vehicle will take longer to stop. Everyone should drive carefully and be mindful about road condition and not rely on your vehicle superior AWD to get you out of trouble.

[302@12psi]

I've came from a 2006 WRX and a 2007 STI so I tend to think I'm pretty used to Subaru's AWD system.

My EX35 with the stock all seaons did fine last year in MD's winter. We didnt have a ton of snow but we had several days where I was excited to try out the new vehicle.

My STI had snow tires on it so the thing was a tank. With all the electronics going on in the drivetrain it was basically unstoppable with the right ground clearance.

I would put my EX under the STI but that's comparing a car to a crossover.

From my experiance I do not think you'd have any issues. Both vehicles will get you going pretty good from a stop. Stopping and turning come down to the tires.

A EX with a good set of snow tires and a decent driver shouldnt have any issues until I gets high centered.

One thing to keep in mind with the EX is it's not going to be AWD all the time where as the Subaru was. Meaning it's going to have some slip at speeds about 20mph ish before it starts to send the power where it belongs. I tried my best to "try" this system and was unable to detect any major slip before the ECU figured out what it needs to do.

[simon949]

Thank you EX35 Forum member !!!

[simon949]

Thank you !!!

[simon949]

Thank you for your help !!!

[simon949]

Thank you for your imput !!!

[generic808]

One thing to keep in mind with the EX is it's not going to be AWD all the time where as the Subaru was. Meaning it's going to have some slip at speeds about 20mph ish before it starts to send the power where it belongs. I tried my best to "try" this system and was unable to detect any major slip before the ECU figured out what it needs to do.

Correct me if I'm wrong but from my understanding, the EX AWD is in AWD full-time with power going 75% to the rear and 25% to the front until slippage is dectected, then the power will shift to the front UP TO 50/50 depending on the situation.

[ramprun]

75% rear and 25%front is only when you starting from stop at speed about 10 mph. As you go faster, the system will deliver 100% to the rear wheels unless slippage is detected then the system can split the power up to 50/50

[jmess]

One of the most important performance statistics for winter driving is 30-0 stopping distances on snow and ice. A stat that has nothing to do with the number of drive wheels and everything to do with tires.

[ramprun]

and the weight of your vehicle