The Subaru BRZ has been named by Vehicle Dynamics International magazine as ‘Car of the Year’. The Awards’ judging panel – comprised of vehicle dynamicists, automotive engineers and technical journalists – also recognised the role of the BRZ’s development leader, Toshio Masuda, by naming him ‘Dynamicist of the Year’.
Subaru has unveiled the production version of its highly anticipated BRZ sports coupe. With 200PS and 151lb/ft maximum torque in a car weighing just 1,220kg, the BRZ has been designed for maximum – and accessible – driving enjoyment.
The result of a Subaru-led joint-engineering venture with Toyota, the BRZ delivers a sensational and engaging driving experience, thanks in large part to an engineering and development programme that focused on achieving the lowest possible centre of gravity. Continue Reading
The new Subaru XV has been awarded the maximum five-star safety rating in the latest round of Euro NCAP (European New Car Assessment Programme) safety performance tests.
The latest crossover vehicle from the Japanese All-Wheel-Drive specialists scored particularly highly in the occupant protection category and was praised for its full complement of safety equipment.
Euro NCAP’s safety performance test – the industry standard across the continent and one of the most rigorous programmes in the world – has previously awarded the Subaru Impreza and Legacy/Outback with the five-star safety rating, but Subaru has further enhanced occupant safety in its latest model. Continue Reading
Subaru today confirmed that the XV crossover and BRZ ‘Prologue’ will be the highlights of the Subaru display at the 64th Frankfurt Motor Show, open to the public from September 15 to 25, 2011.
The press conference will be conducted by company president Yasuyuki Yoshinaga on the Subaru stand at 09.30am on September 13.
The final production version of the new XV remains true to the design concept first shown and warmly received at the Shanghai show in April, and will be underpinned by Subaru’s symmetrical All-wheel drive and advanced Subaru dynamic chassis control concept. Dimensions for the new XV (length x width x height) are 4450mm x 1780mm x 1570mm, with a wheelbase of 2635mm.
Subaru will also display an enhanced model of the BRZ, called BRZ Prologue. The exhibit will showcase the Subaru technology being used in the joint venture with Toyota Motor Corporation, built around the horizontally opposed Boxer engine configuration. The BRZ will feature an all-new 2.0 litre Subaru direct injection Boxer which has been developed exclusively for the model. Dimensions for the new BRZ are 4200mm x 1770mm x 1270mm and with a wheelbase of 2570mm.
Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. (FHI), parent company of Subaru Automobiles, today confirmed the world production premiere of the all new Subaru XV (European specification) at the 64th Frankfurt Motor Show, September 13 – 25, 2011.
Subaru’s new crossover will be unveiled to the world media at a press conference scheduled for 09.30am on September 13. Continue Reading