SUBARU Heritage 1958–2018

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1984-1996∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙8 SUBARU Alcyone SUBARU Rex SUBARU Alcyone SVX Second-Generation SUBARU Legacy

1997-2007∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙10 Third-Generation SUBARU Legacy Second-Generation SUBARU Outback Second- Generation SUBARU Impreza Second- Generation SUBARU Forester Fourth-Generation SUBARU Legacy Third-Generation SUBARU Outback SUBARU B9 Tribeca Third-Generation SUBARU Impreza Third-Generation SUBARU Forester

2008-2014∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙12 Fifth- Generation SUBARU Legacy Fourth-Generation SUBARU Outback Fourth-Generation SUBARU Impreza SUBARU BRZ SUBARU XV Fourth-Generation SUBARU Forester Sixth-Generation SUBARU Legacy Fifth- Generation SUBARU Outback

2015-2018∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙14 SUBARU Exiga 7 Fifth-Generation SUBARU Impreza Second-Generation SUBARU XV Fifth-Generation SUBARU Forester

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1969 1958 1966 SUBARU R-2 SUBARU 360 The SUBARU R-2 was the successor to the SUBARU 360. Its cabin was The SUBARU 360 was SUBARU’s first mass-produced car that was SUBARU 1000 Four-Door Sedan among the most spacious in the minicar segment at that time. developed using the expertise gained through the development The SUBARU 1000 four-door sedan was SUBARU’s first front-wheel of aircraft, such as the monocoque body structure and lightweight drive sedan with a horizontally opposed 977 cc mounted in the technology. front. 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. 1970 SUBARU ff-1 1300G The SUBARU f f-1 1300G was a high-performance spor ts sedan equipped with a horizontally opposed 1,267 cc engine that delivered a top speed of 170 km/h. 1961 SUBARU Sambar Truck The SUBARU Sambar Truck, based on the SUBARU 360, was a - truck with a roomy cargo bed and excellent hill-climbing capability.

1968 SUBARU 360 Young SS 1960 The SUBARU 360 Young SS, dubbed the final evolutionary model of the SUBARU 450 Sedan/ SUBARU 360, was a sporty spec model with a top speed of 120 km/h. SUBARU MAIA The SUBARU 450/SUBARU Maia with a 423 cc engine was exported to North America.

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1971 1973 SUBARU Leone Coupe 1400 Third-Generation The SUBARU Leone Coupe 1400 was a sporty model with a sleek, wedge-shaped exterior design and a luxurious interior to meet diverse SUBARU Sambar/ 1977 market needs. Goriki Sambar The SUBARU Goriki, meaning strong carrying power, Sambar was SUBARU Brat The SUBARU Brat was a with a horizontally opposed equipped with a water-cooled two-cycle 360 cc engine. 1.6-liter engine. Two rear-facing jump seats, called Fresh Air Bucket Seats, were mounted on the cargo bed.

1983 SUBARU Domingo The 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. 1972 SUBARU Leone 4WD Station Wagon 1981 The SUBARU Leone 4WD station wagon, a model that had formed the SUBARU Leone foundation for SUBARU’s current symmetrical all-wheel drive (AWD) vehicles, was a part-time four-wheel drive (4WD) vehicle with a low- 4WD Touring Wagon gravity, compact horizontally opposed engine. The 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.

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1984 1989 SUBARU Justy SUBARU Legacy The SUBARU Justy was a SUBARU turned over a new leaf in developing a new model as an developed in pursuit of the ultimate in authentic passenger wagon-the result was the SUBARU Legacy. driving performance and functionality. In SUBARU developed the new 1.8- and 2.0-liter horizontally opposed 1987, it was mounted with the world's first for the Legacy. electronically controlled continuously variable with an electromagnetic clutch (ECVT). 1992 SUBARU Impreza The newly developed SUBARU Impreza came in two versions: a four- door sedan and a sports wagon. 1993 Second-Generation Impreza’s WRC Championship SUBARU Legacy The SUBARU Impreza debuted at the (WRC) While inheriting the concept of the first-generation Legacy, the in 1993 and won the World Manufacturers’ Championship for three second-generation SUBARU Legacy demonstrated tremendously consecutive years from 1995 to 1997. improved overall performance as a grand touring car in all areas, including driving performance, styling, functionality, and quality.

Legacy sets a new 100,000 km world speed record In January 1989, ahead of its market release, the SUBARU Legacy 1985 challenged the 100,000-kilometer world speed record at the Arizona SUBARU Alcyone Test Center in the United States. It achieved a new 100,000-kilometer The SUBARU Alcyone was a personal touring car with advanced styling world speed record with an average speed of 223.345 km/h. 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.

1995 SUBARU Outback The SUBARU Outback pioneered the new category of crossover SUBARU Vivio vehicles by combining the advantages of a (SUV) The SUBARU Vivio was developed with with the great on-road ride comfort of a passenger car. 1991 the key phrase “Driver’s Mini-Sedan.” It SUBARU Alcyone SVX won its class (A-5 class) championship in With the aim of developing a touring car for adults, SUBARU developed the 1993 WRC . 1988 the SUBARU Alcyone SVX based on a design by Giorgetto Giugiaro, SUBARU Rex an Italian car designer. The Alcyone SVX was powered by the newly The SUBARU Rex was the first vehicle in the Japanese minicar segment developed 3.3-liter horizontally opposed six-cylinder engine. to offer a supercharged engine and an electronically operated open top roof version. ECVT-equipped models were also available in the lineup.

8 SUBARU Heritage 1958-2018 SUBARU Heritage 1958-2018 9 1997–2007 2002 2005 SUBARU Baja SUBARU B9 Tribeca The SUBARU Baja was a four passenger, four-door Outback-based The SUBARU B9 Tribeca was developed on the concept of a pickup featuring a supercharged 2.5-liter engine and a dual range, progressive sport utility vehicle (SUV) that represented the next five-speed . generation of crossover vehicles. It was a seven-passenger crossover vehicle featuring a 3.0-liter horizontally opposed six-cylinder engine.

1998 Second-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 2003 1997 SUBARU Outback demonstrated the distinctive charms of an urban Fourth-Generation 2007 SUBARU Forester SUV while maximizing the advantages of a wagon in a family package Third-Generation In pursuit of further convenience in all areas and a more exhilarating size. SUBARU Legacy The fourth-generation SUBARU Legacy was fully redesigned to driving experience under all conditions, the SUBARU Forester SUBARU Impreza embody the development theme of “Fun to Drive, Beauty, and Thrilling The third-generation SUBARU Impreza offered an excellent balance combined the upgraded functions of both a passenger car and a SUV. Sensation.” The environmental performance was improved primarily of predictable, stable handling, and more pliant ride comfort through through lightweight technology. (It won the 2003–2004 Car of the Year the adoption of the newly developed SUBARU Intelligent (SI) chassis In October 1996, ahead of its 2000 Japan Awards.) design. market release, the SUBARU Forester challenged the 24- Second-Generation hour world speed record at the SUBARU Impreza Indianapolis Motor Speedway The second-generation SUBARU Impreza was developed from the in the United States. 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.

1998 Third-Generation SUBARU Legacy In developing the third-generation SUBARU Legacy under the development theme “Develop the Ultimate Legacy,” SUBARU built the ideal station wagon with a particular focus on fun to drive, peace of Third-Generation Third-Generation mind, and a first-class station wagon. SUBARU Outback SUBARU Forester While retaining its sophisticated yet sporty exterior look, the third- Developed on the concept of “Best Balance for an Active Life,” generation SUBARU Outback featured specially designed front grilles, the third-generation SUBARU Forester offered comfortable and 2002 front and rear bumpers, overhanging fenders, and side claddings for ample interior space, as well as excellent handling despite its larger a distinctive sense of strength and presence. Beginning with the third- dimensions. Second-Generation generation SUBARU Outback, the vehicle name was unified worldwide SUBARU Forester as the SUBARU Outback. While 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.

10 SUBARU Heritage 1958-2018 SUBARU Heritage 1958-2018 11 2008–2014 2012 2014 SUBARU BRZ SUBARU Levorg The SUBARU BRZ was an FR The SUBARU Levorg was a new sports tourer as the embodiment (front-engine, rear-wheel-drive) of the new generation SUBARU cars that capitalized on SUBARU’s that offered excellent accumulated expertise from building safe, fun-to-drive cars with a handling performance thanks to turbocharged engine and the latest technologies. its lower center of gravity with the horizontally opposed SUBARU Boxer engine mounted as low as 2008 possible within the chassis. SUBARU Exiga The 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. 2009 Fourth-Generation SUBARU Outback The 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 lift gate.

Sixth-Generation 2011 SUBARU Legacy Fourth-Generation The sixth-generation SUBARU Legacy achieved further evolution in SUBARU Impreza functionality with improved driving performance and improved safety The fourth-generation SUBARU Impreza featured the new generation from the adoption of the EyeSight system. In addition, the emotional Boxer engine, the Lineartronic CVT, and the idle stop system. It came in value derived from its design and quality feel were maximized. two body styles (a four-door sedan and a five-door hatchback). SUBARU XV The SUBARU XV was an urban crossover SUV with a stylish exterior design that combined flowing, airy proportions and the strength of a SUV.

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

Fifth-Generation Fourth-Generation SUBARU Outback SUBARU Forester With its distinctive value enhanced, the fifth-generation SUBARU The fourth-generation SUBARU Forester was developed on the Outback incorporated the evolution required for SUBARU’s flagship concept of “Deliver the real value of a SUV.” It was equipped with the crossover model. It offered emotionally engaging driving performance X-Mode system, which was designed to ensure driving stability by that was smooth and high quality by balancing highly stable handling enhancing rough road capability at the flick of a switch. with supple, stable ride comfort.

12 SUBARU Heritage 1958-2018 SUBARU Heritage 1958-2018 13 2015–2018 The Origin of SUBARU Corporation, and the Hope for the Future Contained in the Name SUBARU

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 2015 2017 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 SUBARU Exiga Crossover 7 Second-Generation SUBARU XV 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 The SUBARU Exiga Crossover 7 was a SUV offering all-weather AWD The second-generation SUBARU XV adopted the SUBARU Global constellation” but that the pronunciation changed from “Misumaru” to “Sumaru” and then to “SUBARU” over the years. The name SUBARU contains performance in a spacious seven-seat package. Platform. Its distinctive design looked sophisticated on city streets the hope that the six companies are united in harmony and achieve great success. 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.

2018 SUBARU Ascent 1966 1965 1958 The SUBARU Ascent is a newly developed three-row mid-size crossover SUV for family use. It is available in seven- or eight-passenger configurations with three rows of seats. It offers a stress-free, comfortable driving experience for the driver and passengers in long 1972 distance driving thanks to the adoption of the and the newly developed 2.4-liter, horizontally opposed, turbocharged direct-injection engine. SUBARU's Six-Star Emblem Design Created based on Expert Astronomers’ Advice The emblem featuring SUBARU (the Pleiades star 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 1973 at the then Tokyo Astronomical Observatory of the University of Tokyo (currently the National Astronomical Observatory of Japan), which was adjacent to the then Mitaka plant of Fuji Heavy 2016 Industries (currently SUBARU Corporation’s Tokyo Office), to receive an explanation on the origin of the Pleiades star cluster, and Fifth-Generation subsequently took the relevant materials showing the arrangement SUBARU Impreza and magnitude of stars, such as star charts and photos, back to The fifth-generation SUBARU Impreza was the first to employ the their offices. They designed the sizes and arrangement of these completely revamped SUBARU Global Platform. The All-New SUBARU stars based on their precise locations and brightness by using Impreza delivered an array of new technologies that greatly enhanced these materials. This is because, even in designing the emblem, all-around safety and provided a dynamic yet static quality feel. (It won they wanted to make sure to reflect SUBARU’s spirit of monozukuri the 2016–2017 Awards.) craftsmanship that pursues ultimate precision and their strong Fifth-Generation passion to bring SUBARU’s first production car, the SUBARU 360, to 1976 the world. SUBARU Forester Built on the SUBARU Global Platform, the fifth-generation SUBARU Forester features the Driver Focus system, driver recognition technology that monitors the driver’s behavior and individual 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.

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