The Subaru Rex is now available as a hybrid in Japan, with two variants (G Hybrid and Z Hybrid) offered here, priced between 2,216,500 and 2,608,100 yen (about RM66k and RM77k). For context, the non-hybrid variants are priced at 1,910,700 yen (RM57k) for the base G, and 2,274,500 yen (RM67k) for the higher-spec Z.
The Rex was first launched in Japan in November 2022 as a rebadged Daihatsu Rocky, which itself is a sister model to the Toyota Raize and Perodua Ativa. Daihatsu is responsible for supplying the Rex to Subaru, in case you’re wondering.
In hybrid form, the Rex uses Daihatsu’s e-Smart Hybrid system that uses electricity generated by the internal combustion engine (ICE) to drive an electric motor. The ICE, which is essentially a generator, is a WA-VEX 1.2 litre Atkinson-cycle three-cylinder petrol unit that produces 82 PS (80 hp or 60 kW) at 5,600 rpm and 105 Nm of torque from 3,200 to 5,200 rpm.
Energy is fed to a 4.3-Ah lithium-ion battery which then drives an E1A electric motor at the front rated at 106 PS (105 hp or 78 kW) and 170 Nm. Following the WLTC standard, the claimed fuel consumption is as low as 28 km/l or 3.6 l/100 km.
The hybrid version of the Rex gets a different design for its front grille, which looks identical to the one fitted to Rocky Hybrid and Ativa Hybrid. Model-specific emblems, a hybrid-specific instrument cluster display, a pedestrian warning sound system and a 1.5-kW AC power outlet are also part of the kit list, along with either 16- (G Hybrid) or 17-inch (Z Hybrid) aluminium alloy wheels.
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wow only 66k which is cheaper than our turbo, locally built Ativa. import tariffs is bad for consumers.
because gov take RM15k just for the tax itself. malaysia boleh. proud msiannn
ni satu biji semacam Rocky hybrid je?
Now JPY currency drop,
RM naik, we should be happy too.
So now you many recon cars bringing in cheaper already.
its the exact same car as rocky hybrid, bro.
just rebadged. So right now toyota raize, daihatsu rocky, subaru rex and our own p2 ativa all are the same car LOL
read the article la doink…
Fun and Value for money,
Alternative to Subaru XV
apa la ni bukan subaru , ni perodua ativaa
Should have called this car the…
Tohatru (Toyota+Daihatsu+Subaru) Raizerockyrex (Raize+Rocky+Rex)
There much better
Ativa x rm63k ok jer. Kalau bagi engine 4 cylinder 1.5Na sama dengan myvi lagi baik.
Benda2 tak berguna macam eco idle, asa, 6 biji airbag tu kalau ada option tak nak dapat harga murah lagi saya rela ambil.