Subaru VIZIV Concept previews future-gen crossover

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It’s called the Subaru VIZIV Concept, and the Geneva debutant is supposed to preview the brand’s future design direction. The 4.32 metre-long hybrid crossover study gets its name from a coined word inspired by the phrase “Vision for Innovation,” no less.

The two-door four-seater is powered by a Hybrid SI-Drive system featuring a 2.0 litre boxer diesel engine, high-torque-compatible Lineartronic (CVT) transmission and a front motor to provide both vehicle drive and power generation, as well as two independent rear motors for vehicle drive only.

Among the pluses of the independent-rear-motor-driven symmetrical AWD system is the ability to provide more torque to the outside rear wheel and less to the inside rear wheel when cornering to generate inner-directed yaw momentum on the vehicle, affording the VIZIV better cornering performance.

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The powertrain selects the best time to use each power unit according to its strengths and the driving application – the motors start and drive the vehicle during low-speed or city driving, while the diesel engine and high-efficiency Lineartronic take over on the highway.

Interior highlights include an instrument panel layout designed primarily for ease of driver operation and vehicle control, and everyone gets in on the fun too – custom information displays in front of the front passenger seat and in the rear seating area let passengers share the thrill of being in the driver’s seat.

Also featured in the crossover, which is dressed up in a Mistral Silver metallic shade and 20-inch wheels, is the company’s EyeSight driving assist system.

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  • Sammy on Mar 08, 2013 at 5:06 pm

    Where is the ‘like’ button?

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    • Sam Loo on Mar 09, 2013 at 11:23 am

      In Malaysia, only real loses buy Subaru SUVs. Have you ever seen them on the road. Seeing a Forrester is like kena lottery

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      • Sammy on Mar 09, 2013 at 4:44 pm

        Can see why your name is ‘loo’. I feel for you, NOT. Haha…

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  • Abg Long on Mar 08, 2013 at 5:18 pm

    hyundai front grill design.. but it is ok, for me no problem :)

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    • venven81 on Mar 08, 2013 at 6:34 pm

      exactly what i thought. what’s with the grille design there man? argh…

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  • KIA = killed in accident on Mar 08, 2013 at 5:45 pm

    finally, subaru has hired a car designer

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    • Let’s just hope Subaru is not dumb enough to take on another deal with Toyota. The revenue pie for the 86 is just too damn small for them.

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      • But Toyota did buy off a portion (I think it was 20% or more) of Fuji Heavy Industry. And the Subaru is taking in huge numbers of orders for their BRZ in the UK even though waiting list is longer, the reason is said to be buyers don’t want to drive around in a ‘Toyota’. But since Toyota already planned a hybrid performance, with KERS, version of their 86/FR-S. I think Subaru should ought to do a STI version if their BRZ, with a Turbo. I mean some tuners have shown that it could be done.

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  • jilbaber on Mar 08, 2013 at 7:14 pm

    This shows how Korean design is world design ! even japs what a piece of it too

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  • I think most people have already found out the inverted version of the Santa Fe’s grill, albeit this time they used dark gray plastic (like the one on the pre-FL city) instead of chrome of The big Hyundai’s, I actually prefer the dark-gray plastic, chrome is waaay to shiny.
    Anyways, this could be the first great looking Subaru since…….ermmm…..uhhh……the 2-door Subaru impreza 22B STi?

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  • JackeyDeck on Mar 08, 2013 at 9:48 pm

    ok… how the rear-seat pessanger going to close the door ? (if there is no one sitting at the front passanger seat to close the high-high-high door)

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  • PauKaya on Mar 10, 2013 at 7:55 pm

    looks nice…but subaru have disappointed many times…in actual production

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