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| Subaru R2 | |
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| Overview | |
| Production | 2003–2010 |
| Assembly | Japan:Ōta, Gunma (Ōta plant) |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Kei car |
| Body style | 5-doorhatchback |
| Related | Subaru R1 |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | |
| Transmission | 5-speedmanual 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 Pleo (first generation) |
| Successor | Subaru Lucra Subaru Pleo (second generation) |
TheSubaru R2 is akei car produced and sold in Japan byFuji Heavy Industries from 2003 to 2010. Its name was inspired by theSubaru R-2, produced from 1969 to 1972. The R2 was discontinued in 2010.
The R2 was the first productionSubaru to sport a new family look, including the aviation-inspired "spread wings grille"[1] also used by theirTribeca andImpreza.
The R2's exterior dimensions are largely similar to its predecessor, theSubaru 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:
Unlike other Subaru models which usedboxer engines, the R2 used aninline engine.
The two lower engine options were available with either a manual transmission or aCVT. The supercharged engine was coupled to a sportshift version of the CVT ("7 speed iCVT"). Bothfront wheel drive andall 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, theSubaru R1 was introduced, which was a 2-door version of the R2 with a shorter body and wheelbase. In November 2005, the R2 got a facelift, replacing the spread wings grille with one similar to theSubaru Legacy.
