Subaru Rex: The SUV is back in a brand new form

The third generation Subaru Rex has been launched in Japan: it will have a 1.2-liter original engine with a capacity of 82 horsepower.

A great return to the brand Subaru will soon improve the list of the Japanese brand: in recent days, in fact, Casa delle Pleiadi presented the third generation of the Subaru Rex, disappeared from the spotlight in 1992 but is now back in a brand new guise. It’s actually not a project that came to life from a blank sheet of paper, but rather one a re-named version of the Daihatsu Rockyit is already similar to Toyota Raize and Perodua Ativa.

Length about 4 meters, width 1.70, height 1.62 and a wheelbase of 2,525 mm. Subaru Rex it shares the Rocky platform and aesthetic almost 100% except for minor contour details that include the Japanese House badge. This model is (currently) intended for the Japanese market only two productions called G and Zwhich differ significantly in the diameter of the rims (16 and 17″ respectively) and in front of full LED lights at the end.

On-board equipment is also shared, which includes digital cockpitL’infotainment up to 9” diagonal and Smart Assist Suite ADASand the only engine that will be sold, ie a The standard 1.2-liter expected 82 bhp and 105 Nm of torque along with front-wheel drive and a seven-speed CVT automatic transmission. Price? From 1,820,000 yen, equivalent to around 12,500 Euros.