Subaru diesel Geneva showcase
Subaru’s new turbo boxer diesel engine will be displayed at next month’s Geneva Motor Show in Switzerland.
The engine is due to be launched in the European market in 2008.
The compact diesel has similar dimensions to Subaru’s equivalent petrol engines and will be displayed in Geneva linked to an All-Wheel Drive system.
At present there are no firm plans for Australian introduction.
Subaru will also be displaying an R1e electric car, presently being road tested in daily use by the Tokyo Electric Power Co. Ltd (TEPCO).
FHI intends to commercialize the R1e as a short-distance commuter car based on the Subaru R1 mini car currently available on the Japanese market.
A TEPCO-developed high-speed charger that will charge 80% in no more than 15 minutes will be also be showcased.