Tokyo, September 5, 2008 – Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. (FHI), the maker of Subaru automobiles, today announced that it will exhibit its Forester and Impreza models equipped with SUBARU BOXER DIESEL at the Mondiale de l’Automobile (Paris Motor Show), which will open its doors to the public from October 4 through 19, 2008 (press days on October 2 and 3).

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        Featuring high levels of versatility and comfort, the Forester is a crossover SUV that not only offers safe and stable driving performance that is enhanced by Subaru’s unique Symmetrical AWD (all-wheel-drive) system, but it also excels in environmental friendliness. The Forester 2.0D model boasts the lowest CO2 emission level (167 g/km) in the compact SUV category.

        The Impreza incorporates three core Subaru values: sophisticated styling; useful and convenient packaging; and a quality ride. Now with the addition of the SUBARU BOXER DIESEL, the six-speed manual transmission, and a finely tuned suspension, the 5-door hatchback Impreza 2.0D model offers agile and sporty drivability, comfort and advanced safety, along with environmental features.

        The SUBARU BOXER DIESEL is characterized by compactness and low weight, which are enabled by the high rigidity afforded by the Horizontally-Opposed engine design and through the use of an aluminum alloy cylinder block. Another key feature is its quietness, made possible by the layout of the opposed pistons that cancel out inertia forces and create smooth rotations, which, as a result, reduces vibrations. On top of this, the SUBARU BOXER DIESEL delivers excellent acceleration response, enabling sporty driving while offering outstanding fuel economy with reduced emissions.

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