SUBARU Heritage

1SUBARU Heritage 1958-2018

SUBARU Heritage1958–2018

32 SUBARU Heritage 1958-2018 SUBARU Heritage 1958-2018

SUBARU Heritage1958–2018

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1958-1970∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙4SUBARU 360SUBARU 450 Sedan/SUBARU MAIASUBARU Sambar TruckSUBARU 1000SUBARU 360 Young SSSUBARU R-2SUBARU ff-1 1300G

1971-1983∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙6SUBARU Leone Coupe 1400SUBARU Leone 4WD Station WagonThird-Generation SUBARU Sambar / Goriki SambarSUBARU BratSUBARU Leone 4WD Touring WagonSUBARU Domingo

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SUBARU ForesterThird-Generation SUBARU LegacySecond-Generation SUBARU OutbackSecond- Generation SUBARU ImprezaSecond- Generation SUBARU ForesterSUBARU BajaFourth-Generation SUBARU LegacyThird-Generation SUBARU OutbackSUBARU B9 TribecaThird-Generation SUBARU ImprezaThird-Generation SUBARU Forester

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SUBARU Exiga Fifth- Generation SUBARU LegacyFourth-Generation SUBARU OutbackFourth-Generation SUBARU Impreza SUBARU BRZSUBARU XVFourth-Generation SUBARU ForesterSUBARU LevorgSixth-Generation SUBARU LegacyFifth- Generation SUBARU Outback

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SUBARU Exiga Crossover 7Fifth-Generation SUBARU ImprezaSecond-Generation SUBARU XVSUBARU AscentFifth-Generation SUBARU Forester

The Origin of SUBARU Corporation, and the Hope for the Future Contained in the Name SUBARU∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙15


1958–1970

1958SUBARU 360The SUBARU 360 was SUBARU’s first mass-produced car that was developed using the exper tise gained through the development of aircraft, such as the monocoque body structure and lightweight technology.The 360 had a rear-wheel drive configuration with a 356 cc engine mounted in the rear. Its cabin was compact but spacious enough to accommodate up to four people.

1960SUBARU 450 Sedan/SUBARU MAIAThe SUBARU 450/SUBARU Maia with a 423 cc engine was exported to North America.

1961SUBARU Sambar TruckThe SUBARU Sambar Truck, based on the SUBARU 360, was a mini-truck with a roomy cargo bed and excellent hill-climbing capability.

1966SUBARU 1000 Four-Door SedanThe SUBARU 1000 four-door sedan was SUBARU’s first front-wheel drive sedan with a horizontally opposed 977 cc engine mounted in the front.

1968SUBARU 360 Young SSThe SUBARU 360 Young SS, dubbed the final evolutionary model of the SUBARU 360, was a sporty spec model with a top speed of 120 km/h.

1969SUBARU R-2The SUBARU R-2 was the successor to the SUBARU 360. Its cabin was among the most spacious in the minicar segment at that time.

1970SUBARU ff-1 1300GThe SUBARU f f-1 1300G was a high-per formance spor t s sedan equipped with a horizontally opposed 1,267 cc engine that delivered a top speed of 170 km/h.


1973Third-Generation SUBARU Sambar/Goriki SambarThe SUBARU Goriki, meaning strong carrying power, Sambar was equipped with a water-cooled two-cycle 360 cc engine.

1971–1983

1971SUBARU Leone Coupe 1400The SUBARU Leone Coupe 1400 was a sporty model with a sleek, wedge-shaped exterior design and a luxurious interior to meet diverse market needs.

1977SUBARU BratThe SUBARU Brat was a pickup truck with a horizontally opposed 1.6-liter engine. Two rear-facing jump seats, called Fresh Air Bucket Seats, were mounted on the cargo bed.

1972SUBARU Leone 4WD Station WagonThe SUBARU Leone 4WD station wagon, a model that had formed the foundation for SUBARU’s current symmetrical all-wheel drive (AWD) vehicles, was a part-time four-wheel drive (4WD) vehicle with a low-gravity, compact horizontally opposed engine.

1981SUBARU Leone 4WD Touring WagonThe SUBARU Leone 4WD Touring Wagon was a station wagon that offered 4WD off-road capability together with the ride comfort of a passenger car and the versatility of a multipurpose vehicle.

1983SUBARU DomingoThe SUBARU Domingo was the first 1.0L Japanese multipurpose cabover-type one-box wagon that could seat up to seven passengers manufactured in Japan. With a variety of unique features, such as front seats that could swivel to face the rear and full-flat folding seats, the SUBARU Domingo was exported to many countries around the world. It was known as the SUBARU Libero in European markets, the SUBARU Sumo in the UK, the SUBARU E-Series (E12/E10) in Germany, and the SUBARU Columbus in Sweden.


1992SUBARU ImprezaThe newly developed SUBARU Impreza came in two versions: a four-door hardtop sedan and a sports wagon.

1984–1996

1984SUBARU JustyThe SUBARU Jus t y was a hatchback developed in pursuit of the ultimate in driving performance and functionality. In 1987, it was mounted with the world's first electronically controlled continuously variable transmission with an electromagnetic clutch (ECVT).

1988SUBARU RexThe SUBARU Rex was the first vehicle in the Japanese minicar segment to offer a supercharged engine and an electronically operated open top roof version. ECVT-equipped models were also available in the lineup.

1991SUBARU Alcyone SVXWith the aim of developing a touring car for adults, SUBARU developed the SUBARU Alcyone SVX based on a design by Giorgetto Giugiaro, an Italian car designer. The Alcyone SVX was powered by the newly developed 3.3-liter horizontally opposed six-cylinder engine.

SUBARU Vivio The SUBARU Vivio was developed with the key phrase “Driver’s Mini-Sedan.” It won its class (A-5 class) championship in the 1993 WRC Safari Rally.

1993Second-Generation SUBARU LegacyWhile inherit ing the concept of the f irs t-generation Legacy, the second-generation SUBARU Legacy demonstrated tremendously improved overall performance as a grand touring car in all areas, including driving performance, styling, functionality, and quality.

1995SUBARU OutbackThe SUBARU Outback pioneered the new category of crossover vehicles by combining the advantages of a sport utility vehicle (SUV) with the great on-road ride comfort of a passenger car.

1989SUBARU LegacySUBARU turned over a new leaf in developing a new model as an authentic passenger wagon-the result was the SUBARU Legacy. SUBARU developed the new 1.8- and 2.0-liter horizontally opposed engines for the Legacy.

Legacy sets a new 100,000 km world speed recordIn January 1989, ahead of its market release, the SUBARU Legacy challenged the 100,000-kilometer world speed record at the Arizona Test Center in the United States. It achieved a new 100,000-kilometer world speed record with an average speed of 223.345 km/h.

Impreza’s WRC ChampionshipThe SUBARU Impreza debuted at the World Rally Championship (WRC) in 1993 and won the World Manufacturers’ Championship for three consecutive years from 1995 to 1997.

1985SUBARU AlcyoneThe SUBARU Alcyone was a personal touring car with advanced styling molded for aerodynamic efficiency and functional beauty. It achieved a drag coefficient (Cd) of 0.29, top-of-class in the world at that time.


1997–2007

1997SUBARU ForesterIn pursuit of further convenience in all areas and a more exhilarating dr iv ing experience under all condit ions, the SUBARU Fores ter combined the upgraded functions of both a passenger car and a SUV.

In October 1996, ahead of its market release, the SUBARU Fores ter challenged the 24-hour world speed record at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in the United States.

1998Third-Generation SUBARU LegacyIn developing the third-generat ion SUBARU Legac y under the development theme “Develop the Ultimate Legacy,” SUBARU built the ideal station wagon with a particular focus on fun to drive, peace of mind, and a first-class station wagon.

1998Second-Generation SUBARU Outback (Lancaster in Japan)The second-generation SUBARU Outback’s body increased in size while the minimum ground clearance of 200 mm was maintained. The SUBARU Outback demonstrated the distinctive charms of an urban SUV while maximizing the advantages of a wagon in a family package size.

2002SUBARU BajaThe SUBARU Baja was a four passenger, four-door Outback-based pickup featuring a supercharged 2.5-liter engine and a dual range, five-speed manual transmission.

2005SUBARU B9 TribecaT he SU BA RU B9 Tr ib e c a was deve lop e d on t he c onc ept o f a progressive spor t utility vehicle (SUV) that represented the next generation of crossover vehicles. It was a seven-passenger crossover vehicle featuring a 3.0-liter horizontally opposed six-cylinder engine.

2000Second-Generation SUBARU ImprezaThe second-generation SUBARU Impreza was developed from the concept of “Faster, More Fun to Drive, and Safer,” It featured a new turbocharged engine for superior environmental performance and a new improved collision safety body structure. Along with being more fun to drive, it had unique styling backed by functionality.

2002Second-GenerationSUBARU ForesterWhile maintaining the basic concept of “More Comfortable, Faster, and Safer under any Road Condition,” the second-generation SUBARU Forester was fully redesigned to achieve an even higher standard of quality and environmental and safety-related performance.

2003Fourth-Generation SUBARU LegacyThe four th-generation SUBARU Legacy was fully redesigned to embody the development theme of “Fun to Drive, Beauty, and Thrilling Sensation.” The environmental performance was improved primarily through lightweight technology. (It won the 2003–2004 Car of the Year Japan Awards.)

2007Third-Generation SUBARU ImprezaThe third-generation SUBARU Impreza offered an excellent balance of predictable, stable handling, and more pliant ride comfort through the adoption of the newly developed SUBARU Intelligent (SI) chassis design.

Third-Generation SUBARU ForesterDeveloped on the concept of “Best Balance for an Ac tive Li fe,” the third-generation SUBARU Forester of fered comfor table and ample interior space, as well as excellent handling despite its larger dimensions.

Third-Generation SUBARU OutbackWhile retaining its sophisticated yet sporty exterior look, the third-generation SUBARU Outback featured specially designed front grilles, front and rear bumpers, overhanging fenders, and side claddings for a distinctive sense of strength and presence. Beginning with the third-generation SUBARU Outback, the vehicle name was unified worldwide as the SUBARU Outback.


2008–2014

2008SUBARU ExigaThe SUBARU Exiga capitalized on SUBARU’s accumulated expertise in building wagons. It featured an open and comfortable interior spacious enough to comfortably accommodate up to seven passengers in an easy-to-handle body size.

2011Fourth-Generation SUBARU ImprezaThe fourth-generation SUBARU Impreza featured the new generation Boxer engine, the Lineartronic CVT, and the idle stop system. It came in two body styles (a four-door sedan and a five-door hatchback).

2012SUBARU BRZT h e S U B A R U B R Z w a s a n F R (front-engine, rear-wheel-drive) sports car that offered excellent handling performance thanks to its lower center of gravity with the horizontally opposed SUBARU Boxer engine mounted as low as possible within the chassis.

SUBARU XVThe SUBARU XV was an urban crossover SUV with a stylish exterior design that combined flowing, airy proportions and the strength of a SUV.

Fourth-Generation SUBARU ForesterThe four th-generation SUBARU Forester was developed on the concept of “Deliver the real value of a SUV.” It was equipped with the X-Mode system, which was designed to ensure driving stability by enhancing rough road capability at the flick of a switch.

2014SUBARU LevorgThe SUBARU Levorg was a new spor ts tourer as the embodiment of the new generation SUBARU cars that capitalized on SUBARU’s accumulated expertise from building safe, fun-to-drive cars with a turbocharged engine and the latest technologies.

Fifth-Generation SUBARU OutbackWith its distinctive value enhanced, the fif th-generation SUBARU Outback incorporated the evolution required for SUBARU’s flagship crossover model. It offered emotionally engaging driving performance that was smooth and high quality by balancing highly stable handling with supple, stable ride comfort.

2009Fifth-Generation SUBARU LegacyThe fifth-generation SUBARU Legacy adopted the newly developed Linear tronic continuously variable transmission (CVT). It of fered enhanced driving performance and safety coupled with ample interior space to comfortably accommodate all passengers and excellent environmental performance.

2009Fourth-Generation SUBARU OutbackThe fourth-generation SUBARU Outback offered ample interior space for all passengers with larger interior dimensions (length, width, and height) than its predecessor. The vehicle also offered more convenient cargo space by expanding the opening of the rear trunk or rear lif t gate.

Sixth-Generation SUBARU LegacyThe sixth-generation SUBARU Legacy achieved further evolution in functionality with improved driving performance and improved safety from the adoption of the EyeSight system. In addition, the emotional value derived from its design and quality feel were maximized.


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The name SUBARU was used for the prototype vehicle completed in February 1954 for the first time – named the “SUBARU 1500 (P-1)“. Mr. Kenji Kita, the first president of Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd., who had a strong aspiration to enter the passenger car business, gave the name. In July 1953, Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. was established. Approximately two years later, in April 1, 1955, Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. absorbed five companies (Fuji Kogyo, a scooter manufacturer; coachbuilders Fuji Jidosha; engine manufacturers Omiya Fuji Kogyo; chassis builders Utsunomiya Sharyo and the Tokyo Fuji Sangyo trading company) and started anew as the new Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. “SUBARU” is a Japanese term representing an open star cluster in Taurus “Pleiades”. It is said that the term was originally pronounced as “Misumaru” to mean “uniting a cluster of six stars in the Taurus constellation” but that the pronunciation changed from “Misumaru” to “Sumaru” and then to “SUBARU” over the years. The name SUBARU contains the hope that the six companies are united in harmony and achieve great success.

The Origin of SUBARU Corporation, and the Hope for the Future Contained in the Name SUBARU

SUBARU's Six-Star Emblem Design Created based on Expert Astronomers’ Advice The emblem featuring SUBARU (the Pleiades s tar cluster) was installed on the SUBARU 360’s horn pad and in the center of its front hood. This emblem is the original form of the current SUBARU emblem design. SUBARU’s engineers and designers involved in the development of the SUBARU 360 visited expert astronomers at the then Tokyo Astronomical Obser vator y of the Universit y of Tokyo (currently the National Astronomical Obser vator y of Japan), which was adjacent to the then Mitaka plant of Fuji Heavy Industr ies (currently SUBARU Corporation’s Tokyo Of f ice), to receive an explanation on the origin of the Pleiades star cluster, and subsequently took the relevant materials showing the arrangement and magnitude of stars, such as star charts and photos, back to their of fices. They designed the sizes and arrangement of these stars based on their precise locations and brightness by using these materials. This is because, even in designing the emblem, they wanted to make sure to reflect SUBARU’s spirit of monozukuri craf tsmanship that pursues ultimate precision and their strong passion to bring SUBARU’s first production car, the SUBARU 360, to the world.

2016Fifth-Generation SUBARU ImprezaThe fif th-generation SUBARU Impreza was the first to employ the completely revamped SUBARU Global Platform. The All-New SUBARU Impreza delivered an array of new technologies that greatly enhanced all-around safety and provided a dynamic yet static quality feel. (It won the 2016–2017 Car of the Year Japan Awards.)

2018SUBARU AscentThe SUBARU A scent is a newly developed three-row mid-s ize crossover SUV for family use. It is available in seven- or eight-passenger conf igurat ions wi th three rows of seat s. I t of fers a s tress-f ree, comfortable driving experience for the driver and passengers in long distance driving thanks to the adoption of the SUBARU Global Platform and the newly developed 2.4-liter, horizontally opposed, turbocharged direct-injection engine.

2017Second-Generation SUBARU XVThe second-generation SUBARU XV adopted the SUBARU Global Platform. Its distinctive design looked sophisticated on city streets and perfect driving through natural scenery. It also featured excellent handling and great practicality with ease of getting in and out, as well as authentic off-road capability under poor road conditions thanks to the adoption of the X-Mode system.

Fifth-Generation SUBARU ForesterBuilt on the SUBARU Global Platform, the fif th-generation SUBARU Fores ter features the Dr iver Focus sys tem, dr iver recogni t ion technology that monitors the dr iver ’s behavior and indiv idual preferences that offer comfortable hospitality and SUBARU’s signature fun-to-drive performance. In addition, the crossover SUV offers new value by adopting the eco-friendly e-BOXER system, a powertrain pairing a horizontally opposed engine with electronic technologies among other features.

2015–2018

2015SUBARU Exiga Crossover 7The SUBARU Exiga Crossover 7 was a SUV offering all-weather AWD performance in a spacious seven-seat package.

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