Tokyo, October 9, 2007 – Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. (FHI), the maker of Subaru automobiles, today announced the major features of its vehicles and technologies, which will be exhibited at the 40th Tokyo Motor Show 2007. Taking “Fantastic moments” as its theme, FHI will showcase Subaru’s efforts to integrate the Pleasure of Driving and Environmental Responsibility.
FHI will present a World Debut to its performance flagship, the Impreza WRX STI and also present the Touring 7-seater “EXIGA Concept”, which combines a liberating roomy interior space with exhilarating driving performance, and the future electric vehicle “G4e Concept” fitted with next-generation lithium-ion batteries. In addition, FHI will unveil the Impreza BEAMS Edition developed in collaboration with BEAMS, famous fashion retailer. Besides showcasing these models, the company will call attention to its unique environmental solutions and advanced safety technologies.
A press briefing is scheduled to be given by President Ikuo Mori on Wednesday, October 24, 2007, at 11:50, at the Subaru booth.
Visit the gallery page for more pictures from the exhibition hall.
The EXIGA Concept is a 7-seater touring wagon, which has achieved a roomy interior that can comfortably accommodate seven adult passengers and also offers exhilarating driving performance. FHI’s many years of technical expertise in packaging for touring wagons, an underslung Horizontally- Opposed engine with excellent balance and a Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (AWD) system underpinned by the engine are combined in this concept car.
· Thanks to its ultra-large glass roof and theater layout with front-to-rear hip point distance, openness and comfort permeate the interior space, where passengers can enjoy a good view from any seat.
· Powerful yet smooth driving thanks to the 2.0-liter Horizontally-Opposed turbo engine mated with a 5-speed automatic transmission that makes precise control possible.
· The body coated in a vivid “candy red pearl” coloring expresses an uplifting feeling that makes the car’s presence felt.
The G4e Concept is a futuristic environment-friendly concept electric vehicle (EV).
· The traditional perception of electric vehicles’ being “heavy” and “cramped” is reversed by realizing packaging which accommodates five passengers, with batteries stored underneath the floor.
· An image of heading toward the future is expressed by the triangle-shaped body.
· Thanks to the adoption of high-performance next-generation lithium-ion batteries and lightened body weight, FHI expects this EV to be able to travel 200 kilometers per charge.
The new Impreza WRX STI pursues “total driving control,” i.e., the essence of the driver’s car, that the preceding WRX STI models consistently aimed to attain. This is a pure AWD sport that delivers high-level driving performance while taking advantage of handling and ride capabilities of the new Impreza.
*Scheduled for market launch in Japan on October 24
This Horizontally-Opposed turbo diesel engine is scheduled to hit the European market in 2008. It is a power unit that excels in driving performance, economy and environmental friendliness.
With the aim of achieving a car that will cause no accidents, FHI came up with this next-generation active safety system featuring a sharply improved stereo camera, which is FHI’s original front recognizer, and image processing technology.
*Technology exhibit
- Impreza BEAMS Edition (Display model / Scheduled for market launch in Japan)
- Legacy Outback Urban selection (Display model / Scheduled for market launch in Japan)
- Stella REVESTA (Display model / Scheduled for market launch in Japan)
- R1e (Display model / Available at “Clean energy vehicle test ride”)
- Subaru WRC Concept (Display model) Japan Premiere
- Legacy Touring Wagon 2.0GT SI-cruise
- Legacy B4 (sedan) 2.0i B-Sports
- Impreza 20S
- Stella TransCare
| Copyright © Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. 2006 All Rights Reserved. |
Links
|
Sitemap
|
Distributors
|