The Daihatsu Boon, the Toyota Passo and the Perodua Myvi triplets have a new sibling now in the form of the Subaru Justy. This is expected since Toyota has some stakeholding in Subaru now. The new Subaru Justy was unveiled at the 2007 Frankfurt Motor Show and is positioned as an entry-level model in Subaru’s line-up.
The Subaru Justy is only available with a 3-cylinder 1.0 litre DOHC engine making 68 horsepower at 6,000rpm and 94Nm of torque at 3,600rpm, slightly higher than what we get in the 1 litre version of our Myvi – 57hp at 6,000rpm and 88Nm at 3,600rpm. This is because the Justy uses the 1KR-FE 1.0 litre engine from the Passo, Boon and Aygo instead of our Myvi’s EJ-VE. This engine is mated to a 5-speed manual transmission with no automatic option currently.
Two trim levels are available – the “sporty” 1.0S and the basic 1.0E, which to me actually look very similiar other than the wheels put on the car. The 1.0S gets 14 inch aluminium alloy wheels with 175/65/R14 tyres while the 1.0E gets 13 inch steel wheels with full wheel caps wrapped with 155/80R13 tyres.
On the inside, the 1.0S gets more airbags then the 1.0E – 6 versus 4, with the additional 2 being curtain airbags for the front and rear on both sides. Other 1.0S exclusive options are a chrome accented gear knob and a manual seat lifter for the driver’s seat. Safety features include usual ABS and EBD for both models.
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AI-generated Summary ✨
Commenters mainly focus on the rebadging of the Subaru Justy as a Daihatsu Boon, expressing skepticism about the value and originality of such rebranding. Some criticize Subaru’s decision, feeling it dilutes Subaru’s identity and calling the car uninspired. Others discuss technical features like the CVT transmission and 4WD options, with varying levels of understanding and debate. Safety features, especially airbags, are a point of discussion, with some highlighting the importance of proper safety technology. Several comments compare the rebadged model to the Myvi, with opinions ranging from dismissive to complimentary, and some express disappointment that the original design’s uniqueness is lost. Overall, the tone reflects skepticism and critique about the rebadging strategy, with concerns about diminishing brand distinctiveness and the practicality of the vehicle features.