The Subaru Vivio is a car. It was introduced in March 1992, as a 660 cc small car (K-car) manufactured by Subaru. Keicars (K-cars), also called keijidousha (in Japanese: 軽自動車), are small passenger cars as well as trucks. ... Subaru (In katakana: スバル), a Japanese car company, is a subsidiary of Fuji Heavy Industries. ...
The name Vivio is a reference to the number 6 6 0 written in Greek, and also inspired by the word vivid. The Vivio replaced the Subaru Rex nameplate. It was available in 3 and 5 door versions. The "Vivio Bistro" is a variation with a retro theme, with Mini-esque front and rear-end, upholstery of a matching theme and modifications to the dashboard. The Bistro series was popular and Japan would see a string of modern small cars modified to appear retro. The Subaru Rex is a subcompact automobile produced from 1972 to 1992. ...
Like the larger Subarus, the Vivio was available with a variety of supercharged 4 cylinder engines, with an emphasis on performance.
The Vivio T-top is a limited production, coupe-convertible version. It is a two-seater with detachable roof (in two halves).
In October 1998, the keicar regulation changed, prompting manufacturers to release new models. The Vivio was replaced by the Subaru Pleo at this time. The Pleo was subsequently replaced by the Subaru R2 in December 2003. Keicars (K-cars), also called keijidousha (in Japanese: 軽自動車), are small passenger cars as well as trucks. ... Categories: Automobile stubs | Subaru vehicles | Keicars ... The Subaru R2 was announced in Japan on December 8, 2003. ...
In fact, it was Subaru that introduced Renault to Nissan when they asked for assistance in all-wheel drive (AWD) technology, when FHI told Renault to discuss their plans with Nissan, the discussions eventually led to the successful Renault-Nissan alliance.
Subaru's best-known vehicles are high performance turbocharged versions of its Impreza, and Legacy (known as Liberty in Australia—it was renamed out of respect for the Legacy Australia Foundation, which aids veterans and their families during and after wars), which offer outstanding performance and handling at relatively affordable prices.
Indeed, Subaru has gained a reputation as "the lesbian car brand" in the United States, featuring such lesbian icons as Martina Navratilova in one ad and having a car driven by two women with a large dog in the back seat with the license place "XENALVR" in another.
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