Movie Report #02: The 42nd Tokyo Motor Show 2011

Osamu Namba
General Manager of Design Dept, Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd.

Today I would like to provide a rundown of the underlying design aspects of the SUBARU ADVANCED TOURER CONCEPT, direct from the Tokyo Motor Show.
This concept car has been designed to address the need for a new type of touring car that adheres with a new era of environmental regulations. It has been built around Subaru's brand statement "Confidence in Motion" for delivering peace of mind and enjoyment to users. What you see here is the new approach that Subaru is seeking for the tourer concept, blending driving, safety and environmental aspects in a high-performance touring package.

First up, the front end has been designed with hexagon grill that is typical of the Subaru lineup, accented with aggressive-looking U-shaped headlamps. The side has been designed around the bold body lines stretching from the front hexagon to form a classic wagon profile. Firmly supporting the overall stance of the car are the distinctive front and rear fenders.

Now a quick overview of the rear. Subaru's signature U-shaped tail lamps can also be found here, while the body has been designed to merge the lines flowing from the front into the rear hexagon.

Let's open the gull-wing doors and have a look inside. The interior has ample room for four passengers, with each seat being shaped to provide plenty of freedom. All available space has been cleverly utilized to provide a 4-seater design. The car also comes equipped with Subaru's proprietary safety technology, EyeSight. Images taken by EyeSight are displayed in the gauges for safer driving.


*From April 2017, the company name has been changed to SUBARU CORPORATION.