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Subaru Tecnica International Expands the STI Gallery in Mitaka, Tokyo

September 20, 2019

Subaru Tecnica International Expands the STI Gallery in Mitaka, Tokyo

Tokyo, September 20, 2019 – Subaru Corporation announced that its motorsports subsidiary Subaru Tecnica International (STI) *1 has completed expansion of the STI Gallery located in Mitaka, Tokyo, The new Gallery will be open to the public from Saturday, September 21.

Established in 2009, the STI Gallery has exhibited the company’s historical items, especially its iconic vehicles such as Impreza WRC models which competed in the World Rally Championship and a special edition model Impreza 22B STI Version. The Gallery was updated in the beginning of 2019 with additional display such as the trophies STI has won in its motorsports activities, company’s latest history timelines with milestones and the walls where visitors can write their messages to STI. Since then, a lot of Subaru enthusiasts, including those who come from overseas, have visited the Gallery.

To offer the special experience to visitors, more memorial items related to STI are newly added to display. The Gallery is also designed to be able to hold various STI special exhibitions or events.
The Gallery is open on both weekdays and weekends*2. On weekends, a special STI ambassador will be on site to provide information to visitors.
STI aims to make this Gallery a special place where Subaru/STI can communicate and engage with Subaru/STI fans and any other car enthusiasts from all over the world.

To commemorate the expansion of the Gallery, STI holds a special exhibition “Discover STI vol. 1 ‘The early years of STI’ 1988-1998” so visitors can feel STI’s progress in the early days. The exhibition highlights the early years of STI when its first President Ryuichiro Kuze led the company by showing panels with stories as well as his personal items.

SUBARU and STI will continue to offer “Enjoyment and Peace of Mind” through the efforts centered on vehicle development and tireless challenges in motorsports field.

*1: STI: President Yasuo Hiraoka; Located in Mitaka, Tokyo. The company manages motorsports activities of Subaru.
*2: For opening hours, see https://www.sti.jp/gallery/

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Subaru Exhibition Outline of the 46th Tokyo Motor Show 2019

September 25, 2019

Subaru Exhibition Outline of the 46th Tokyo Motor Show 2019

– All-New Second Generation Levorg Prototype to Make World Debut –

Subaru Corporation today announced its exhibition outline of the 46th Tokyo Motor Show 2019 (Press Days: October 23-24, 2019; General Admission: October 25- November 4). Subaru will showcase its future vision of “There will be cars that can make our lives even better” through the vehicles on display and its entire booth.

Subaru President Tomomi Nakamura will hold a press conference on Wednesday, October 23 from 14:00 at the Subaru booth (AOMI Exhibition Halls). Video of the press conference will be posted on https://www.youtube.com/user/SUBARUOnTube.

A special webpage (https://www.subaru.jp/tms/) will be set up on the Subaru official website, where information about the Subaru exhibition will be posted.

All-New Levorg Prototype

All-New Levorg Prototype
World Premiere

WRX STI EJ20 Final Edition Prototype
Special Edition Model

Impreza Sport 2.0i-S EyeSight
Facelift, To be officially announced in October

SUBARU XV Advance (e-BOXER model)
Periodical update, To be officially announced in October

Forester Advance (e-BOXER model)
Current model

SUBARU VIZIV ADRENALINE CONCEPT
Reference exhibit

SUBARU BRZ GT300
Super GT Series entry

◆　All-New Levorg Prototype

Subaru will unveil the all-new second generation Levorg for the first time in the world. The original Levorg debuted in 2014.
Taking full advantage of its latest technologies, Subaru envisions “a future that everyone can enjoy driving at the full, at their will” with this all-new Levorg prototype, in an era where autonomous driving technology is widely spreading.
A special webpage (https://www.subaru.jp/levorg/prototype/) will be set up on the Subaru official website, where information about the all-new Levorg will be posted.

◆　WRX STI EJ20 Final Edition

Subaru will end production of the “EJ20” horizontally-opposed engine, which has been one of the main power units since its debut in 1989, by the end of March 2020. Consequently, it will stop taking orders for the current WRX STI model equipped with EJ20 engine and sold in Japan market by the end of the calendar year 2019. A special edition WRX STI “EJ20 Final Edition”, which the prototype of the model will be showcased at Tokyo Motor Show, has been developed to commemorate the history of EJ20 engine.
Started with the first generation Legacy in 1989, EJ20 engine has been used on a wide variety of Subaru models and also powered racing cars competed in world class competition such as World Rally Championship, Nürburgring 24 Hour Race and so on. “EJ20 Final Edition” features special items such as a balanced EJ20 engine and gold-painted BBS 19-inch alloy wheels to commemorate the last model that uses the EJ20 engine which has powered a series of Subaru models.
A special webpage (https://www.subaru.jp/wrx/sti_ej20finaledition/) will be set up on the Subaru official website, where information about the WRX STI EJ20 Final Edition will be posted.
(Note: WRX STI models with EJ20 engines are currently sold in Japan only. STI models sold in overseas markets are powered by different types of engines and production of those engines will continue.)

WRX STI EJ20 Final Edition Prototype

◆　Impreza Sport 2.0i-S EyeSight

Three years after its debut, the fifth generation Impreza has received major update including redesigned front bumper and headlights as well as improved driving performance with retuned suspension. With standard EyeSight Touring Assist across the line, the overall safety of Impreza has also been improved.

Impreza Sport 2.0i-S EyeSight

◆　SUBARU XV Advance

As a crossover SUV, SUBARU XV integrates urban feel exterior design, go-anywhere capability and superior safety performance. With this year’s update, Subaru will offer more trim levels of SUBARU XV powered by e-BOXER, a power unit combining the Subaru’s signature Boxer engine with an electrification technology. With e-BOXER, it brings enjoyment in a variety of scenes, from city driving to rough road driving, through responsive throttle and linear acceleration thanks to the power assist from an electric motor. In addition to improved overall safety thanks to standard EyeSight Touring Assist, SUBARU XV also gained rough road capability enhancement with updated X-MODE with two drive mode configuration.

SUBARU XV Advance

◆　SUBARU VIZIV ADRENALINE CONCEPT

SUBARU VIZIV* Adrenaline Concept is the first concept vehicle designed under the new design philosophy “BOLDER” which emphasizes key elements of the Subaru design language in a bolder way. Combining utility that supports active lifestyles with off-road driving capability that delivers enjoyment to go anywhere, the VIZIV Adrenaline Concept stimulates the driver’s mind and encourages them to “drive freely in mother nature.” The VIZIV Adrenaline Concept was first unveiled at Geneva International Motor Show 2019.

*: VIZIV is a coined word originating from the phrase “Vision for Innovation.”

SUBARU VIZIV ADRENALINE CONCEPT

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Subaru Provides Aid for Disaster Relief in Northern Kyushu and Eastern Japan

October 9, 2019

Subaru Provides Aid for Disaster Relief in Northern Kyushu and Eastern Japan

Tokyo, October 9, 2019 – Subaru Corporation extends its deepest condolences to those affected by the torrential rain in August in and around northern Kyushu and the Typhoon Faxai (Typhoon Number 15) which struck eastern Japan in September.

Subaru Corporation is providing the following support for local relief efforts.

■　Subaru will donate through the Japanese Red Cross two million yen each to support relief efforts in the respective regions.
Additionally, through the Japanese Red Cross, Subaru will make donations from its matching gift program in which the Company matches contributions by its employees.

■　Subaru will donate through the Central Community Chest of Japan one million yen each to assist relief efforts including activities by volunteers and non-profit organizations in the respective regions.

Subaru sincerely wishes for the earliest possible recovery of the affected areas.

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