Vintage Japanese Cars Gaining a Strong Following in the U.S.

When you hear the term “classic” car, you surely think of something old but rare and most likely expensive, like an Aston Martin, a Ferrari or perhaps even some good ol' American iron.

The sole Japanese model that fetches serious money in the classic car market is Japan’s first supercar, the Toyota 2000GT. Collectors pay more than US$400,000 for the road versions while a 2000GT racer is currently being offered for US$1.7 million.

Whatever you think about the insane prices that some people are willing to pay for them, you would never apply this term to 30-year-old run-of-the-mill Japanese compact cars.

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Subaru to Debut European BRZ and Impreza Hatchback in Geneva

The upcoming 82nd Geneva International Motor Show in March will host the European debuts of two new Subaru models, the BRZ sports coupe and the latest generation of the Impreza hatchback.

The BRZ, which recently went on sale in Japan after its world premiere at last year's Tokyo Motor Show, is expected to reach European showrooms this summer, with more detailed information including pricing to be released in Geneva.

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Only in Japan: New Stripped Down Toyota 86 RC and Subaru BRZ RA

The Toyota 86 and the Subaru BRZ go hand in hand, in whatever they do. The two brands have launched stripped down variants of their respective models in Japan offering a low cost solution for those buyers looking to use the coupes for track racing, as a blank canvas to create their own project or simply to own the most affordable variant.

The Toyota 86 RC and the Subaru BRZ RA are very similar, the only main difference being that the Toyota model gets unpainted front and rear bumpers. From there on, on the outside, both models come with unpainted door handles and mirror caps, 16-inch steel wheels, while there are no fog lights up front.

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Cry Me a Tear: Subaru New Japanese Commercial for the BRZ Coupe

Subaru has released a new 2+ minute long spot for the freshly launched BRZ coupe in its home market of Japan. And it's pretty dramatic, but not in the way you'd expect an ad showcasing a rear-wheel drive sports…

Apparently, Subaru's marketing folks in Japan believe that healthy doses of drama can create some sort of emotional connection between buyers and its cars. As you can see in the videos after the break, Subaru has whipped up similar ads for its Forester and Legacy models.

And oh, don't forget to blow your nose and while your tears away after you're done watching the three spots.

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New Subaru XV Crossover Pricing Released for Britain

The already heavily populated C-sized SUV segment has a new contender from Subaru, the XV, which slots right under the Forester in the Japanese firm's lineup.

The XV is in essence a crossover version of the Impreza hatchback with a reworked body with plenty of plastic cladding and a jacked up suspension. It arrives in the UK with a choice of three engines and an equal number of trim grades with on the road prices ranging from £21,295 to £29,995.

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PROTEN SUBARU CROSSOVER CONCEPT 2011

At the Shanghai Auto Show 2001 and the New York Auto Show 2011 the which stores place today, Subaru SUV introduced the concept crossover newest, the XV. According to Subaru, crossover is the SUV with a more stylish appearance. The new concept called "Protren" which comes from the word combination of professional tools and Trendy design .
Precisely, Subaru SUV defines It self That crossover is the functional integration for the professional and stylish appearance of urban and stylish . Crossover Including compact and cans be seen from its dimensions, length x width x height: 4450 x 1800 x 1620 (mm), wheelbase 2636 mm. Characteristics That Are not less interesting Than crossover This is the engine embedded, ie boxer DOHC, 2.0 liter. However, power and torque produced by this machine cans not be explained.


Furthermore, the machine has Lineartronic or CVT transmission with a transfer of power to all wheels or all-wheel drive (AWD). The characteristics of this AWD, working symmetrically. That is, right and left axles the Same length. Appearance crossover more dashing by installing tires 245/45-ZR19.

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No less interesting is the appearance of the Subaru SUV interior. Seats coated with silver white the which Gives a sense of comfort and sound occupied. This office chair Gives the impression of a casual appearance, sporty , And of course keep the style.


Another feature of best Crossover is proud of the LCD monitor is mounted on the center panel. According to Subaru, this screen displays three different function information, the navigation, audio, and working conditions of the vehicle. This monitor has been using touch screen technology.
Other sophisticated equipment That is a security system is named "EyeSight" to help drivers monitor the conditions in the vicinity. This device consists of an LCD monitor placed That Is Between the meter combination (middle) and a stereo camera. Through these screens, the driver can see the Surrounding circumstances the which were the resource persons Recorded by the stereo camera EyeSight!

SUBARU BOXER MANUFACTURED 2012

Toyota and Subaru are both displaying the concept sport car FT-86 II in Geneva, the results of their collaboration. Both demonstrate the role of each is visible from the display rear wheel sport sedan it.
Toyota is working on a whole body displays the FT-86 II, while the Subaru with the model transparent, so the engine and the legs clearly visible. In this project, Subaru BOXER supplies the normal engine capacity 2,000 cc horizontally mounted near the front. Boxer uses aluminum to reduce weight.


Compared with the Subaru AWD (All Wheel Drive), According to the Subaru, "The position of the machine is now located lower and result in better balance, good handling and a lower center of gravity." In terms of dimensions, they are different. If Toyota has long had a 4235 mm, width 1795 mm, height 1270 mm to 2570 mm wheelbase. Medium Subaru, a lower height of 200 mm and 350 mm shorter in length.

2011 Subaru Trezia Overview and Pictures

2011 Subaru Trezia

The new Trezia is the latest in a long line of Toyota models to be Subaru, as part of ongoing cooperation between the two Japanese car manufacturers. The Trezia essentially a rebadged version of the Toyota Verso-S, which was introduced in Europe in this year's Paris Motor Show.

2011 Subaru Trezia

See the same Verso-S, including interior and even the wheels and projects that include the nodes remains unchanged. And the difference between the two is limited to the Impreza-like front grille, chrome treatment on the rear door trim and of course, Subaru logo.

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Subaru Outback was arrested the camera when carrying out a series of testing.Outback personally according to plan will be introduced in Frankfurt Motor Show, this coming September.

Outback this used fog lamp bigger, the thing shelf, and the machine 3.0 liter with memproduksi250 the mobile phone.This machine was equipped with fiture variable valve the lift and timing in the style of Variocam him Porsche (like Porsche, Subaru also used the type machine boxer).The transmission of his standard was manual but Subaru also gave the choice 5-speed automatic.
Subaru Outback was prepared to compete in the segment that began to be flying, carriage sport.Subaru famous his character that was sportsmanlike, competent and agile.