[2] The primary dynamic benefits of SGP compared to prior Subaru platforms were improved strength, increased rigidity, and a lowered center of gravity.

[8]: 4 Fifth-generation Impreza project general manager Kazuhiro Abe stated that moving to SGP was a generational change comparable to the shift from the Leone to the Legacy.

[8]: 2  Subaru claim the SGP enhances vehicle "dynamic feel" with specific benefits to:[11] In addition, both passive and active safety features are improved; SGP has a lower center of gravity, allowing more agile handling and enhancing crash avoidance, and uses high-tensile steel, enabling the structure to absorb 40% more impact energy compared to prior models.

[14] SGP was designed to allow different drivetrains to be fitted, including conventional internal combustion engines, hybrid gasoline/electric, and battery-electric.

[11] Although initial plans had a future electric car being developed using SGP,[15] Subaru and Toyota announced in June 2019 they would jointly develop a C-segment battery electric SUV on a new platform;[16] in December 2020, Subaru confirmed the forthcoming SUV would be based on the e-TNGA platform instead of SGP.