In recent years, a new trend has taken over the automotive industry, a return to the past. Many manufacturers use the names of the models they have produced in the past. started giving new vehicles. It seems that Subaru also wants to be one of the companies that catches this trend.

In 1972, the Japanese car manufacturer “Kei CarSubaru Rex was taken off the market in 1992 and took its place on the dusty shelves of history. Today, the brand He announced that Rex is back.

Travel from pocket car to SUV

The Rex, produced by Subaru as the “Kei Car” in Japan, is actually rear-wheel drive. a small car is designed as Kei Car’s concept is a “small by normal standards” that is mainly used in Japan, Taiwan and similar countries.to mini cars” is a first name. These vehicles are “rather than appearance”.It’s enough to wipe us off our feet” concept and designed for easy navigation in the busy Japanese traffic.

The new Rex introduced by Subaru is far from this concept. Although the vehicle, which will be produced as a sub-segment SUV, is large compared to other Rex models, quite small for an SUV. Compared to the nearly 5 meters in length of standard SUVs, only 3.9 meters tall Rex looks like a tiger from outside actually a little pussy.

1.2 liter to a petrol engine, 87 hp The vehicle, which has power and 113 Nm of torque, weighs less than 1 tonne. The vehicle, which has an automatic transmission, has a very large multimedia screen in the interior. The vehicle is primarily designed for urban use and is also available in Japan and some countries. Daihatsu Rocky It is also sold under the name. Rocky, who we can call Rex’s brother, is exactly the same as Rex in looks and hardware, but the differences are under the hood. 1.0 liter turbocharger Rocky with the motorbike, 98 hp It is powerful and can produce 140 Nm of torque.

It is not yet clear whether this mini mini SUV from Subaru, Rex, will come to our country at this time. The starting price of the vehicle abroad is approx. $13,000 (240,961 TL excluding taxes). “I want a pack full of throatWhen you say “Rex’s” $15,600 (TRY 289,135 excluding taxes) package.