Tokyo Motor Show 2017 : Performance @ Subaru

The boxer engine specialist remained true to its origins at the Motor Show : the booth was built around the Viviz Performance Concept, a muscular compact 4 door sports sedan. The design of the Viviz reminds of legendary Subaru models, such as the Impreza : wide front and rear fenders, a large air intake on the hood and 4 massive exhausts.

Although technologically advanced and equipped with all the necessary driver-assist gadgets, Subaru does what it does best : producing cars that excite and that look great. This is also reflected in the other models on the Motor Show booth : the S208, a special limited edition of the WRX STI, only available in blue and white. The S208 has a rally-ready steering gear ratio of 11:1, adjustable damping on the front suspension and is available with an NBR Challenge Pack (limited to 350 units) including carbon-fibre roof and huge carbon-fibre rear spoiler.

Next to these 2 highlights, Subaru also displayed the BRZ STI Sport, the top-of-the-line BRZ and 2 design concepts built around the XV (XV Fun Adventure Concept) and the Impreza (Impreza Future Sport Concept).

Subaru is not a typical fleet brand, but still the 4WD’s such as the Forester, are very popular with the Japanese company car drivers who live in the mountainous north of the country.

For pictures of the Subaru models displayed at the Tokyo Motor Show, visit the gallery.

For more information on the Tokyo Motor Show, visit the event page.