Subaru R2

For the late 1960s Subaru R-2, see Subaru R-2.

Subaru R2
Overview
Production	2003–2010
Assembly	Japan: Ōta, Gunma (Ōta plant)
Body and chassis
Class	Kei car
Body style	5-door hatchback
Related	Subaru R1
Powertrain
Engine	658 cc (40.2 cu in) EN07U Inline 4 658 cc (40.2 cu in) EN07D DOHC AVCS Inline 4 658 cc (40.2 cu in) EN07X DOHC Inline 4 supercharged (STi)
Transmission	5-speed manual iCVT
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,360 mm (92.9 in)
Length	3,395 mm (133.7 in)
Width	1,475 mm (58.1 in)
Height	1,520 mm (59.8 in)
Curb weight	880 kg (1,940.1 lb)
Chronology
Predecessor	Subaru R-2 (spiritually) Subaru Pleo (first generation)
Successor	Subaru Lucra Subaru Pleo (second generation)

Facelift Subaru R2 (Singapore)

The Subaru R2 is a kei car produced and sold in Japan by Fuji Heavy Industries from 2003 to 2010. Its name was inspired by the Subaru R-2, produced from 1969 to 1972. The R2 was discontinued in 2010.

Design

The R2 was the first production Subaru to sport a new family look, including the aviation-inspired "spread wings grille"[1] also used by their Tribeca and Impreza.

The R2's exterior dimensions are largely similar to its predecessor, the Subaru Pleo; but unlike the squarish Pleo, the R2 has a deliberately rounded, less space-efficient form.

Three variations of the 4-cylinder 658 cc engine were available:

• SOHC
• DOHC AVCS (variable valve timing)
• DOHC with supercharger and intercooler (R2 STi)

Unlike other Subaru models which used Boxer engines, the R2 used an inline engine.

The two lower engine options were available with either a manual transmission or a CVT. The supercharged engine was coupled to a sportshift version of the CVT ("7 speed iCVT"). Both front wheel drive and all wheel drive were available.

Initially, the R2 was available in 11 colors and 3 trim levels (one for each engine variation).

On January 4, 2005, the Subaru R1 was introduced, which was a 2-door version of the R2 with a shorter body and wheelbase.

In 2006, the R2 got a facelift, replacing its spread wings grille with one similar to the Subaru Legacy.

References

1. Dan Neil (October 31, 2007). "Soft-serve Subie". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2008-04-11.