Subaru concepts for the 2003 Tokyo Motor Show

Oct 18, 2003 – Subaru will be unveiling three concept cars at the Tokyo Motor Show, including a roadster, city car and supercharged minicar, giving the strongest indication yet of the new face of Subaru.

The B9 Scrambler, R1e and R2 were all created under the guidance of ex-Alfa Romeo designer – Andreas Zapatinas – Subaru’s new Advanced Design Team’s Chief Designer. They are the first examples of his influence and share a dominant front grille aimed at conjuring up memories of Subaru’s aircraft heritage via a fuselage-shaped centre flanked by aircraft-type wings.

Subaru B9 Scrambler

The low, squat two-seater Scrambler combines motor-cycle agility with off-road competence thanks to symmetrical All-Wheel Drive and variable-height air suspension with automatic self-levelling and a ride-height range of between 150 and 200 mm.

The B9 Scrambler boasts a petrol/electric hybrid engine which uses an electric motor up to speeds of around 50 mph, only turning to fossil fuel when the charge drops below a certain level.

Subaru R1e

Designed for ease-of-parking urban use but with a sporty stance which hints at high-grip roadholding, the 2+2 R1e is shorter than conventional Japanese minicars.

It uses an Electric Vehicle power unit comprising a high-performance battery and advanced power control technology aimed at caring for the environment. The light, compact, brushless motor uses a high-energy manganese lithium-iron battery which can be re-charged via a single-phase 200V AC outlet such as that used in the air-conditioning units of many Japanese homes.

Subaru R2

This high-quality, high-performance four-door minicar is designed to be sporty and classless. The Subaru R2 has a new supercharged four-cylinder twin overhead-camshaft petrol engine with an Active Valve Control System which provides a wide power range which is fully exploited by the seven-speed sports gear shift.

	Subaru concepts for the 2003 Tokyo Motor Show
	Subaru B9 Scrambler. Click for larger images Subaru R1e Subaru R2	Oct 18, 2003 – Subaru will be unveiling three concept cars at the Tokyo Motor Show, including a roadster, city car and supercharged minicar, giving the strongest indication yet of the new face of Subaru. The B9 Scrambler, R1e and R2 were all created under the guidance of ex-Alfa Romeo designer – Andreas Zapatinas – Subaru’s new Advanced Design Team’s Chief Designer. They are the first examples of his influence and share a dominant front grille aimed at conjuring up memories of Subaru’s aircraft heritage via a fuselage-shaped centre flanked by aircraft-type wings. Subaru B9 Scrambler The low, squat two-seater Scrambler combines motor-cycle agility with off-road competence thanks to symmetrical All-Wheel Drive and variable-height air suspension with automatic self-levelling and a ride-height range of between 150 and 200 mm. The B9 Scrambler boasts a petrol/electric hybrid engine which uses an electric motor up to speeds of around 50 mph, only turning to fossil fuel when the charge drops below a certain level. Subaru R1e Designed for ease-of-parking urban use but with a sporty stance which hints at high-grip roadholding, the 2+2 R1e is shorter than conventional Japanese minicars. It uses an Electric Vehicle power unit comprising a high-performance battery and advanced power control technology aimed at caring for the environment. The light, compact, brushless motor uses a high-energy manganese lithium-iron battery which can be re-charged via a single-phase 200V AC outlet such as that used in the air-conditioning units of many Japanese homes. Subaru R2 This high-quality, high-performance four-door minicar is designed to be sporty and classless. The Subaru R2 has a new supercharged four-cylinder twin overhead-camshaft petrol engine with an Active Valve Control System which provides a wide power range which is fully exploited by the seven-speed sports gear shift.