2011 Subaru Trezia launching in Japan

When we think about Toyota-Subaru collaboration, the first thing that comes to mind is the highly anticipated rear-wheel-drive "Toyobaru" project. But while the FT-86 and its Subie sibling are first in our thoughts, it wasn't number one to market.

Automotive News reports that Subaru is set to unveil the Trezia hatchback in March at the Geneva Auto Show. The roomy five-door, which closely mirrors the Honda Fit in most every measurement, will be a near spot-on match of the Toyota Verso it's based on, but with an Impreza-style grille slapped on the front clip and some Subaru badging sprinkled throughought. Both the Toyota Verso (named Ractis for JDM consumption) and Subaru Trezia are being sold in Japan now, and both vehicles are destined for Euro showrooms this spring.

Subaru and Toyota’s ever-closer relationship is bearing fruit. This time it’s the new Trezia, which is essentially the new Toyota Verso-S supermini MPV with Subaru’s family face grafted on the front.

Everything else on the new Subaru is identical to the Toyota version, which is called the Ractis in Japan. That means the Trezia is powered by the same 1.3-litre or 1.5-litre petrol engines, and comes with a choice of two- or four-wheel drive layouts.

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2012 Subaru Trezia

The naturally aspirated gasoline engine is mated to a six-speed manual gearbox which enables it to post an average fuel consumption of 5,5 liters/100 km (42.7 mpg) and CO2 emissions of 127 g/km.

As expected, the turbo diesel is even more fuel-efficient, returning 4.3 liters/100 km (54.7 mpg) and 113 g/km. In base trim, the diesel is also linked to a six-speed manual, but on higher trim levels it gets the Toyota six-speed multi-mode automated manual gearbox (M-MT) which has the clutch operated by an electric motor fitted to the transmission. In manual mode, the driver can change gears from paddle shifters.

The Trezia will not replace the similarly-sized Justy, as Subaru says the two models target different customers.

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Really Coming iN INdia All-New 2011 Subaru Trezia

Meet the All-New 2011 Subaru Trezia, the latest in a continued band of Toyota-Subaru adapted as allotment of an advancing accord amid the two Japanese automakers. 2011 Subaru Trezia is basically a rebadged adaptation of the Toyota Verso S (Ractis alleged in Japan), which was alien in Europe in Paris Motor Show this year.

Differences amid Subaru Trezia and Verso-S accompanying is bound to the Refreshed 2011 Subaru Impreza like grille, chrome analysis on the rear doors and of advance the Subaru logo. Everything, including the autogenous and even the auto and the architecture of the hub awning charcoal unchanged.

Like Toyota in Japan with Ractis, Subaru Trezia will action buyers the best of a 1.3-liter or 1.5-liter engine and foreground caster drive layout. 2011 Subaru Trezia Prices in Japan ambit from 1,360,000 yen to 1,870,000 yen.

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All New 2010 Subaru Forester Reviews and Specification

The basal line: A actual drivable and capable-feeling car, the 2010 Subaru Forester 2.5XT Limited's berth tech options action just the minimum of avant-garde automotive convenience.
Review:

2010 Subaru Forester 2.5XT Limited

With a admeasurement about amid a wagon and a baby SUV, the 2010 Subaru Forester 2.5XT Limited is an odd duck, yet still badly applied as a ancestors camper with its ample autogenous and ablaze off-road capability. The 2.5XT Limited gets a turbocharged adaptation of Subaru's 2.5-liter collapsed four-cylinder engine, giving it a little added pep if needed. However, Subaru charcoal deeply abaft the tech curve, alone authoritative accessible basal aeronautics with a hands-free Bluetooth buzz arrangement for the Forester 2.5XT Limited.

With a admeasurement about amid a wagon and a baby SUV, the 2010 Subaru Forester 2.5XT Limited is an odd duck, yet still badly applied as a ancestors camper with its ample autogenous and ablaze off-road capability. The 2.5XT Limited gets a turbocharged adaptation of Subaru's 2.5-liter collapsed four-cylinder engine, giving it a little added pep if needed. However, Subaru charcoal deeply abaft the tech curve, alone authoritative accessible basal aeronautics with a hands-free Bluetooth buzz arrangement for the Forester 2.5XT Limited.

Getting into our analysis car, we were aghast to see that it lacked any of the few accessible tech options, the arch assemblage amplitude active by the aforementioned stereo and six-disc-CD banker we've apparent in added Subarus over the endure few years. We accept acclimated Subaru's aeronautics arrangement ahead in the 2008 Impreza WRX and begin it capable, but defective in some of the added avant-garde appearance accessible today, such as cartage reporting.

Audio options

The non-navigation stereo uses a almost ample connected affectation acceptable for assuming advice from MP3 CDs arena in the changer. The Forester 2.5XT Limited can aswell be had with digital radio, and advice from songs aswell shows up on the display. The alone added audio antecedent of agenda is the abetting jack, as abounding iPod affiliation isn't available.

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Subaru Impreza Review Interior - 7.3 (Good)

Inside, the Impreza is nicely appointed, with a look and feel that would be appropriate for a car costing thousands more. The gauges are easy to read, and there is plenty of storage space for small items.

Inside, the Impreza is nicely appointed, with a look and feel that would be appropriate for a car costing thousands more. The gauges are easy to read, and there is plenty of storage space for small items.

Subaru Impreza Review Interior - 7.3 (Good)

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2011 Subaru Impreza Exterior - 6.6 (Mediocre)

The Impreza Outback Sport is a more rugged Impreza, similar to how Volvo distinguishes the V70 from the XC70. It's only available as a four-door hatchback featuring a two-tone appearance, with the lower section of the body a contrasting silver hue

Auto writers have long been critical of the Subaru designs for their vehicles, calling them "bland" and "boxy." Even Subaru lovers call their designs "quirky." All of that is changing in 2011 with the acquisition of designer Osamu Namba in 2008. His first iterations of the new Subaru designs begin with the 2011 Impreza.

2011 Subaru Impreza Exterior - 6.6 (Mediocre)

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