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  • Subaru AVCS system

    Technical Guides
    Subaru AVCS system

    Subaru AVCS system Active valve control system The active valve control system (AVCS) is an automobile variable valve timing technology used by Subaru. It varies the timing of ...

  • Subaru Baja (2002-2006)

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    Vans Pick-ups
    2000s
    Subaru Baja (2002-2006)

    Subaru Baja Manufacturer Subaru-Isuzu Automotive, Inc. Production July 2002 – April 2006 Assembly United States: Lafayette, Indiana Body style 4-door coupé utility (pickup) ...

  • Subaru Bighorn (1981-1991)

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    1980s 1990s
    Subaru Bighorn (1981-1991)

    Subaru Bighorn First generation Also called Isuzu Rodeo Bighorn Isuzu Trooper/Trooper II (Pre-1989) Holden Jackaroo SsangYong Korando Family Subaru Bighorn Production 1981–1991 ...

  • Subaru BRAT (1978-1993)

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    1970s 1980s 1990s
    Subaru BRAT (1978-1993)

    Subaru BRAT Manufacturer Subaru Also called Subaru Brumby Subaru Shifter Subaru MV Subaru Targa Production 1978–1993 Assembly Ōta, Gunma, Japan Successor Subaru Baja Body style ...

  • Subaru BRZ (2012-)

    Sports Cars
    2010s
    Subaru BRZ (2012-)

    SUBARU BRZ (2012-) Manufacturer Subaru (Fuji Heavy Industries) Toyota Motor Corporation Also called Toyota GT86 (Europe) Scion FR-S (North America) Subaru BRZ Production March ...

  • Subaru Dex (2008-)

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    2000s
    Subaru Dex (2008-)

    Subaru Dex (From 2008-) Production 2005–present Engine 1.3 L K3-VE I4 1.5 L 3SZ-VE I4 Related Daihatsu Materia Daihatsu Sirion Subaru Dex The vehicle was unveiled in 2005 Tokyo ...

  • Subaru EA engine (1966-1994)

    Engines
    1960s
    Subaru EA engine (1966-1994)

    Subaru EA engine Manufacturer Subaru Production 1966–94 Successor Subaru EJ engine Configuration flat-4 petrol engine Valvetrain OHV/SOHC Fuel type Petrol/gasoline Cooling system ...

  • Subaru ECU Upgrades

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    Subaru ECU Upgrades

    ECU Remapping for Subaru Guide to possible BHP and Torgue improvement, on Subaru cars and trucks with ECU remapping or upgrade. Model Variant Original BHP Tuning Performance ...

  • Subaru EE engine (2008-2020)

    Engines
    2000s
    Subaru EE engine (2008-2020)

    Subaru EE diesel boxer engine Subaru has its world premiere the first boxer engine diesel in a passenger car at the Geneva Motor Show in 2007.Subaru the world's first ...

  • Subaru EF engine (1984-)

    Engines
    1980s
    Subaru EF engine (1984-)

    Subaru EF engine The EF is an automotive engine made by Subaru, introduced in 1984 for the Subaru Justy. It is a water-cooled, straight-three engine, four-stroke engine with a ...

  • Subaru EG engine (1992–1997)

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    1990s
    Subaru EG engine (1992–1997)

    Subaru EG engine Subaru Alcyone SVX EG engine The Subaru EG33 engine was a direct replacement for the ER engine. The ER had been used only in the Subaru XT6, which was being ...

  • Subaru EJ engine (1988-)

    Engines
    1980s
    Subaru EJ engine (1988-)

    Subaru EJ engine From 1988 onwards Manufacturer Subaru Production 1988 – present Predecessor Subaru EA engine Successor Subaru FB engine Valvetrain DOHC/SOHC Turbocharger ...

  • Subaru EK engine (1958-1989)

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    Engines
    1950s
    Subaru EK engine (1958-1989)

    Subaru EK engine (1958-1989) The EK series is a straight twin two-stroke cycle with early air-cooled versions later replaced with water-cooled configurations in 1971. The engine ...

  • Subaru EL15 Engine (2006-2011)

    Engines
    2000s
    Subaru EL15 Engine (2006-2011)

    Subaru EL15 Impreza Engine Subaru EL15 is a horizontally opposed 4-cylinder gasoline engine manufactured by Fuji Heavy Industries . As a successor to the EJ15 engine , it was ...

  • Subaru EN engine (1988-)

    Engines
    1980s
    Subaru EN engine (1988-)

    Subaru EN engine (1988-) The EN series engine is used for kei cars sold by Subaru in Japan. It is a four-cylinder, four-cycle engine introduced in 1988 as a replacement for the ...

  • Subaru ER engine (1987 to 1991)

    Engines
    1980s
    Subaru ER engine (1987 to 1991)

    Subaru ER six-cylinder engine (H6) Subaru introduced its first six-cylinder petrol engine in its sports car the Alcyone VX and as the Subaru XT in the US, it was at the time a ...

  • Subaru Exiga (2008-)

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    2000s
    Subaru Exiga (2008-)

    Subaru Exiga 2008-Present Manufacturer Subaru Also called Subaru Liberty Exiga (Australia) Production 2008- Assembly Ōta, Gunma, Japan Class Compact MPV Body style 5-door Station ...

  • Subaru EZ engine (2001-)

    Engines
    2000s
    Subaru EZ engine (2001-)

    Subaru EZ engine The Subaru EZ engine was introduced in 2001 in the Japanese market, in the Legacy RS30 (Sedan) and Legacy GT30 (Station Wagon), and in 2001 in the United States ...

  • Subaru FA Engine (2012-)

    Engines
    2010s
    Subaru FA Engine (2012-)

    Subaru FA boxer engines The FA engine first produced since 2012 was developed from the FB engine. It is a Petrol (gasoline) flat Water-cooled boxer 4 engine with DOHC 4 ...

  • Subaru FB engine (2010-)

    Engines
    2010s
    Subaru FB engine (2010-)

    Subaru FB engine An entirely new generation of boxer engine announced on 23 September 2010. By increasing piston stroke and decreasing piston bore, Subaru aims to reduce ...

  • Subaru FF-1 Star (1970-1973)

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    1970s
    Subaru FF-1 Star (1970-1973)

    Subaru FF-1 Star 1970-1973 Manufacturer Subaru Production 1970-1973 Successor Subaru Leone Class Subcompact Body style 2-door and 4-door sedan Layout FF layout Platform FF-1 ...

  • Subaru Forester 1st gen (1997-2002)

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    Off-Road
    1990s 2000s
    Subaru Forester 1st gen (1997-2002)

    Subaru Forester First generation Also called Chevrolet Forester (India) Production 1997–2002 Layout F4 layout Engine 2.0 L DOHC H4 (Japan) 2.0 L DOHC H4 turbo (Japan) 250 hp (190 ...

  • Subaru Forester 2nd gen (2003-2008)

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    Off-Road
    2000s
    Subaru Forester 2nd gen (2003-2008)

    Subaru Forester Second generation Also called Chevrolet Forester (India) Production 2002–2008 Layout F4 layout Engine 2.0 L 137 hp (186 Nm) H4 2.0 L 219 hp (309 Nm) H4 turbo 2.5 ...

  • Subaru Forester 3rd gen (2008-2013)

    Off-Road
    2000s 2010s

    Subaru Forester Third generation (2008–2013) Production 2008–2013 Layout F4 layout Engine 2.0 L H4 (Japan) 2.0 L H4 turbo(Japan) 2.5 L 170 hp (130 kW) H4 2.5 L 224 hp (167 kW) ...

  • Subaru Forester 4th gen SJ (2012-)

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    Off-Road
    2010s

    Subaru Forester Fourth Generation SJ (2012-Present) Production 2012-present Layout F4 layout Engine 2.0 L H4 2.0 L H4 turbo 2.5 L H4 2.0 L H4 turbodiesel Transmission 6-speed ...

  • Subaru G (1971-1972)

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    1970s
    Subaru G (1971-1972)

    Subaru G Manufacturer Subaru Also called Subaru 1300G, FF-1 G Production 1971-1972 Successor Subaru Leone Class Subcompact Body style 2-door coupe 4-door Sedan 5-door wagon ...

  • Subaru History (1958-)

    Manufacturers
    1950s
    Subaru History (1958-)

    Subaru History Shibuya , Tokyo, Japan Subaru is a Japanese automobile brand and the automotive division of the company Fuji Heavy Industries (FHI) as from 1958. History Fuji ...

  • Subaru Impreza 1st gen (1992-2000)

    Sports Cars
    1990s
    Subaru Impreza 1st gen (1992-2000)

    Subaru Impreza First generation Also called Subaru Outback Sport Production 1992–2000 Body style 2-door coupe 4-door sedan 5-door hatchback Engine 1.5 L EJ15 F4 1.6 L EJ16 F4 1.8 ...

  • Subaru Impreza 2nd gen WRX (2000-2007)

    Sports Cars
    2000s
    Subaru Impreza 2nd gen WRX (2000-2007)

    Subaru Impreza Second generation Manufacturer Subaru (Fuji Heavy Industries) Also called Subaru Outback Sport Saab 9-2X (2004–2005) Production 2000–2007 Assembly Japan: Ōta, ...

  • Subaru Impreza 3rd gen WRX STI (2007-2011)

    Sports Cars
    2000s 2010s
    Subaru Impreza 3rd gen WRX STI (2007-2011)

    Subaru Impreza Third generation Also called Subaru Outback Sport Subaru WRX Production 2007–2011 2007–2013 (WRX) Body style 4-door sedan 5-door hatchback Engine 1.5 L EL15 H4 ...

  • Subaru Impreza 4th gen (2011-2016)

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    Sports Cars
    2010s
    Subaru Impreza 4th gen (2011-2016)

    Subaru Impreza Fourth generation Also called Subaru XV Production 2011–present Body style 4–door sedan 5–door hatchback Engine 1.6 L H4 (gasoline) 2.0 L H4 (gasoline) 2.0 L H4 ...

  • Subaru Justy (1984-2010)

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    1980s 1990s 2000s
    Subaru Justy (1984-2010)

    Subaru Justy (1984-2010) Manufacturer Subaru Also called Subaru Trendy Subaru Tutto Production 1984–2010 Successor Subaru Trezia Class Subcompact / Hatchback Body style 3-door ...

  • Subaru Legacy 1st gen (1989-1994)

    Motor Cars
    1980s 1990s
    Subaru Legacy 1st gen (1989-1994)

    Subaru Legacy first generation Manufacturer Subaru (Fuji Heavy Industries) Also called Isuzu Aska CX Subaru Liberty Production 1989-1994 Successor Legacy 2nd gen Class Compact ...

  • Subaru Legacy 2nd gen (1995-1999)

    Motor Cars
    1990s
    Subaru Legacy 2nd gen (1995-1999)

    Subaru Legacy second generation Manufacturer Subaru Production 1995-1999 Predecessor Legacy 1st gen Successor Legacy 3rd gen Body style "B" pillar Hardtop and Wagon Layout FF ...

  • Subaru Legacy 3rd gen (1998-2004)

    Motor Cars
    1990s 2000s
    Subaru Legacy 3rd gen (1998-2004)

    Subaru Legacy third generation 1998 to 2004 Manufacturer Subaru Production 1998-2004 Model years 1999–2003 Assembly Ōta, Gunma, Japan Lafayette, Indiana, USA Predecessor Legacy ...

  • Subaru Legacy 4th gen (2003-2009)

    Motor Cars
    2000s
    Subaru Legacy 4th gen (2003-2009)

    Subaru Legacy fourth generation 2003 TO 2009 Manufacturer Subaru Production 2003–2009 Predecessor Subaru Legacy (third generation) Successor Subaru Legacy (fifth generation) Body ...

  • Subaru Legacy 5th gen (2009-2014)

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    2000s 2010s
    Subaru Legacy 5th gen (2009-2014)

    Subaru Legacy fifth generation Manufacturer Fuji Heavy Industries Also called Legacy B4 (sedan) Legacy Touring Wagon Production 2009– Assembly Ōta, Gunma, Japan Lafayette, ...

  • Subaru Leone 1st gen (1971-1981)

    Motor Cars
    1970s 1980s
    Subaru Leone 1st gen (1971-1981)

    Subaru Leone 1st generation Also called Subaru 1400 Subaru 1600 Production 1971-1981 Body style 2-door hardtop coupé 2-door coupé 2-door sedan 4-door sedan 5-door station wagon ...

  • Subaru Leone 2nd gen (1979-1989)

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    1970s 1980s
    Subaru Leone 2nd gen (1979-1989)

    Subaru Leone 2nd generation Production 1979-1989 (BRAT continued through 1993) Body style 2-door coupé 4-door sedan 5-door station wagon 2-door pickup truck 3-door hatchback ...

  • Subaru Leone 3rd gen (1984-1994)

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    1980s 1990s
    Subaru Leone 3rd gen (1984-1994)

    Subaru Leone 3rd generation Also called Subaru DL/GL Subaru Loyale Subaru Omega Subaru L-Series Subaru GL-10 Subaru RX Isuzu Geminett II Production 1984–1994 Body style 3-door ...

  • Subaru Leone Van (1994-2001)

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    Vans Pick-ups
    1990s 2000s
    Subaru Leone Van (1994-2001)

    Subaru Leone Van Y10 Y11 Also called Nissan Sunny Wagon N14 (Europe) Nissan Pulsar Wagon N14(Australia) Nissan Sentra Wagon N14 (New Zealand) Nissan AD Resort Y10 (Taiwan, ...

  • Subaru Lucra (2010-)

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    Motor Cars
    2010s
    Subaru Lucra (2010-)

    Subaru Lucra (2010 to Present) Manufacturer Daihatsu Subaru Production 2009-present (Daihatsu) 2010-present (Subaru) Predecessor Subaru R2 Class Kei car Body style 5-door ...

  • Subaru Outback 1st Gen (1994-1999)

    Off-Road
    1990s
    Subaru Outback 1st Gen (1994-1999)

    Subaru Outback First Generation 1994-1999 Also called Legacy Grand Wagon Legacy Lancaster (MY99) Production 1994–1999 Body style 5-door station wagon 4-door sedan (USA only) ...

  • Subaru Outback 2nd gen (1999-2004)

    Off-Road
    1990s 2000s
    Subaru Outback 2nd gen (1999-2004)

    Subaru Outback Second generation 1999-2004 Also called Subaru Legacy Lancaster (Japan) Subaru Legacy Outback (Europe) Production 1999–2004 Body style 5-door station wagon 4-door ...

  • Subaru Outback 3rd gen (2003-2009)

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    Off-Road
    2000s
    Subaru Outback 3rd gen (2003-2009)

    Subaru Outback Third generation 2003-2009 Also called Subaru Legacy Outback (Japan and Europe) Production 2003–2009 2004–2009 (Lafayette Factory) Body style 5-door station wagon ...