Tag: "Subaru"

Subaru Exiga

Subaru Exiga

A medium-sized MPV, the Subaru Exiga has been produced by Subaru since 2008. It was first revealed as a concept vehicle at the Tokyo Motor Show in 2007. As for name, the Japanese Subaru press introduction material suggests that the name ‘Exiga’ is basically a neologism formed by combining two different words, i.e. ‘exciting’ and [...]

Subaru Vivio

Subaru Vivio

In March 1992, Subaru launched another kei car named the Subaru Vivio. It remained in production line up to October 1998. It was powered by a 658 cc, multi-point fuel injected, and 4-cylinder engine rated as 52 PS. The same engine produced 42 PS DIN for European versions. The engine was too small to be [...]

Subaru Traviq (Opel Zafira)

Subaru Traviq (Opel Zafira)

A compact multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) designed and manufactured by Opel, a German automobile manufacturer. In the United Kingdom, the Zafira is marketed as Vauxhall, while it is sold as Subaru Traviq in the Japanese market. The vehicle made its debut in 1999 and since then it has been in production. First Generation (Zafira A; 1999-2005) [...]

Subaru Sambar

Subaru Sambar

In 1961, the Japanese manufacturer Subaru introduced the Japanese first Keitora (for kei class truck), the Subaru Sambar. The vehicle has still been in production since its first appearance in 1961. It is offered both as microvan and kei truck based on Pickup truck style. The Sambar has a long successful history and still admired [...]

Subaru Tribeca

Subaru Tribeca

Since 2005, Subaru (a division of Japanese Fuji Heavy Industries, FHI) has been producing a mid-sized SUV crossover named the Subaru Tribeca. It was marketed as Subaru B9 Tribeca in many countries. The name ‘Tribeca’ is taken from a vicinity of New York City. The vehicle was based on Subaru Legacy platform and was offered [...]

Subaru Outback

Subaru Outback

Since 1995, the Fuji Heavy Industries has been producing a station wagon called the Subaru Outback. The original concept of Outback was developed by Subaru of America which was experiencing dwindling sales during the mid 1990s partially because of the absence of sport utility vehicle in the lineup which was on bloom. Subaru was not [...]

Subaru Legacy

Subaru Legacy

The Subaru, a division of Fuji Heavy Industries in Japan has been producing a mid-sized vehicle called the Subaru Legacy since 1989. It is offered both as sedan and wagon versions. The idea was to design a vehicle that could compete in the profitable North American mid-sized market, particularly with Honda Accord and Toyota Camry. [...]

Subaru Outback Sport

Subaru Outback Sport

In 1995, Subaru launched an upgraded, top of the line version of Impreza L Sport Wagon called the Subaru Outback Sport. Presently, it is only available in the US market. Apart from the lifted suspension, almost all the features (mechanical and performance based) it carries are identical to the lower trim levels. Subaru never introduced [...]

Subaru Impreza WRX STI

Subaru Impreza WRX STI

Up till 2007, the Impreza STI was commonly known as the Impreza WRX STi when it was officially renamed as the Impreza STI. It is regarded as the top of the line standard-edition trim level in the entire Subaru Impreza Compact car range. Back in 1980s, Subaru laid the basis for the Subaru Tecnica International [...]

Subaru Impreza WRX

Subaru Impreza WRX

It is a turbocharged version of the Subaru Impreza available as a 4-door passenger, 4-wheel drive sedan or station wagon version. In Japanese market, it was launched in 1992. It was also introduced in Europe, Australia and New Zealand in later years. The Impreza WRX initially launched with a turbocharged 2.0-L engine later upgraded to [...]