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In the early 80s, Subaru released the Domingo minibus. A few years later, mass production of the Justy model began. It was the first car equipped with a CVT. In 1985, the luxury sports car Alcyone appears.
The new decade - the 90s began with the introduction of the model with the XT index. It was characterized by a fundamentally new design. At the same time, he felt excellent both in urban and off-road conditions.
In 1992, a cult model appeared - it was the Subaru Impreza, which became the hallmark of the brand. After 5 years, another cult best-selling SUV Forester appears. It combined the features of a family and sports car.
The first creation of the future world star of the automotive industry was presented in 1954. At first, the car was called P-1, but it was put into mass production under the designation 1500. It was distinguished by good reliability and driving characteristics. Later, the technical solutions of this model were used on cars 1000 and 360. The latter became the Japanese analogue of the famous "Beetle" from Volkswagen. It was produced until 1970. In 1961, a minibus was launched, developed on the basis of the 360 model.
Start of car production
A division of the Japanese concern released its first car only in 1953. At the same time, Kenji Kita understood that it was impossible to establish car production without a technical base. The technological level of Japan at that time did not allow developing a successful passenger car on its own. As a result, technical documentation was purchased from Renault, it became the starting point on the path to technical excellence.
The ancestor of the Subaru brand is considered to be a laboratory that was focused on conducting aviation research. It was located a few dozen kilometers from Tokyo. Now in its place is the headquarters of the Japanese automobile brand. At the beginning of the 20th century, the development and production of cars was out of the question. Aviation research continued at the laboratory until the end of World War II in 1945.
From planes to cars
The appearance of the Subaru automobile brand was facilitated by engineer Kenji Kita. He was an employee of Fuji Industries, which produced all sorts of things. This man initiated the separation from the structure of a large corporation of a division that would specialize in the development and production of cars.
The new decade - the 90s began with the introduction of the model with the XT index. It was characterized by a fundamentally new design. At the same time, he felt excellent both in urban and off-road conditions.
In 1992, a cult model appeared - it was the Subaru Impreza, which became the hallmark of the brand. After 5 years, another cult best-selling SUV Forester appears. It combined the features of a family and sports car.
The model of the Golf class under the designation R-2 consolidated the success. It was also characterized by reliability and good running characteristics. Together with the unusual design and efficiency, the car has become a bestseller. In 1977, the Brat compact pickup appears. Thanks to him, Subaru entered the North American market with almost no effort, unlike other Japanese car brands.
In the early 80s, Subaru released the Domingo minibus. A few years later, mass production of the Justy model began. It was the first car equipped with a CVT. In 1985, the luxury sports car Alcyone appears.
Active development
We must pay tribute to the developers of Subaru, by the beginning of the 70s they brought the brand to a fundamentally new level. This was evidenced by the car Leone. It was the first all-wheel drive passenger model of the Japanese company. At home, he gained wild popularity.
In the early 1970s, Subaru brought to life its idea, which distinguishes the brand today. After the release of the classic Subaru Leone sedan in 1971, its all-wheel drive version appeared in September 1972 - the Subaru Leone 4WD Station Wagon. At that time, all-wheel drive passenger cars were present on the market in the form of large SUVs, and the elegant, dual-wheel drive passenger car made a splash and quickly found its buyer. This model, like an icebreaker, made Subaru's way to the American and world markets, becoming the most popular passenger car with all-wheel drive. The conquest of the US and other markets led to the creation of a service network, Subaru accessories and parts became available to owners on both sides of the ocean. Since 1980, Subaru have been exported to Germany. Taking a place in this complex market is not easy, but thanks to advanced technology, competent marketing, the organization of a service network with maintenance and sales of spare parts, Subaru managed to conquer both the German and European markets.