| 1. Thoughtful package |
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By virtue of its long, 2,695-mm wheelbase and an overall width of
1,740 mm, the Traviq has a roomy cabin interior that accommodates
seven adults comfortably, while it also provides superb stability
at the time of a cornering and a high-speed run. |
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A compact body with the overall length of 4,315 mm allows for agile
maneuverability in spite of its long wheelbase; the model has a minimum
turning radius of 5.3 m (the S package, 5.5 m). |
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| 2. Aerodynamic European exterior design |
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The Traviq exterior has been rendered in one elegantly flowing body
line. At the same time, the design expresses stability and safety
in its long wheelbase and short front and rear overhangs. |
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The aerodynamically sleek line from the front hood to the rear roof
edge has yielded an impressive drag coefficient (Cd) value of 0.32.
The Traviq S package with its original front/rear under spoilers,
side under spoilers, and roof spoiler boasts a Cd value of 0.30, which
further contributes to vehicle stability and improves fuel efficiency
at high speeds as well. |
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Both the Traviq S and L packages are trimmed with body-color keyed
bumpers and side molding. The L package comes with roof rails as standard
equipment. |
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A choice of five bright body colors is offered: Star Silver Metallic;
Casablanca White; Magma Red; Charcoal Black Mica, Barolo Wine Red
Mica. |
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| 3. Roomy interior design |
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By lowering the dashboard surface and raising the front seat hip
point, outward visibility and a sense of openness have been enhanced. |
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The speedometer design features a panel that shows greater detail
within the lower range of the entire speed scale. These finer distinctions
among lower speeds provide more accurate information to a driver in
congested city driving and consequently promote greater safety in
slow-driving conditions. |
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The instrument panel also features a triple information display
that simultaneously indicates date and time, outside temperature,
and audio selection. The L package features the multiple information
display, which at the touch of the wiper lever tip provides such
information as average gasoline mileage per 100 km, average speed,
trip distance and remaining fuel, and certain driver alerts. |
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The air conditioning control panel in both the S and L packages
is metallic finish express solid quality. |
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For optimal driving position , the Traviq is equipped with a tilt
and telescopic adjustable steering column,continuous adjustable reclining
controls in both front seats, and seat lifter with a rachet mechanism
in the driver's seat. The driver's seat in the L and S packages (except
the S with sporty bucket seats) comes with a lumbar-support adjustment
function and arm rests. |
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Optional front bucket seats with better lateral support is available
in S package model. |
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| 4. Flexible seating system for creative cabin use |
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The flexible seating system is easy to operate and does not require
the removal of any seat. The two rear seats independently fold into
the floor, making a flat storage space in the back of the vehicle.
An item as long as 2.6 m can be loaded inside the cabin across the
backrest of the collapsible front passenger seat and the folded-down
middle and rear seats (except in models with optional sporty front
seats). |
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The middle row of seats slides back as much as 30 cm. A spacious
cabin for five adults can be easily created by folding the rear seats
into the floor and sliding the middle row all the way back, leaving
a small luggage space in the rear. When there's a lot of luggage,
a roomy 640-L* capacity storage space can be created by
sliding the middle seats forward. The 2-seater arrangement with a
maximum capacity luggage space of 1,705 L is equally easy to create
by collapsing the middle seats and folding the rear seats into the
floor. |
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measured with a widely-used standard from Verband der Automobilindustrien |
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The roomy, 60/40 split, fold-down middle seats have a convenient
pass-through center armrest space that easily accommodates long luggage
like skis, while still comfortably seating four adults. |
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| 5. Outstanding power train |
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The 2.2-litre inline 4-cylinder DOHC engine provides a maximum
output of 108 kW (147 ps)/5800 rpm and a maximum torque output of
203 N¥m (20.7 kg-m)/4000 rpm. To provide greater driving comfort at
high speeds, the Traviq engine has been designed to reach 90% of its
maximum torque output at as low as 2200 rpm. Thus, acceleration is
smooth, even when maneuvering at highway speeds. |
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The electronically controlled, 4-speed automatic transmission features
smooth gear changes in the low-speed ranges. It also features a function
that selects from three different modes: economy mode with low engine
rotations for better mileage; sporty mode for powerful acceleration;
and snow mode for better handling on slippery, snowy roads. |
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N-control function has been added to the Traviq's transmission,
which allows the gears to move back to a neutral position automatically
when the driver places his foot on the brake pedal while the car is
not moving. This function helps reduce fuel consumption and noise
as well. |
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The adaptive shift control function facilitates optimal gear shifting
according to the driving conditions. |
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| 6. Sturdy body construction |
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The Traviq uses various high-tensile steel parts, which are lightweight
yet highly rigid. By selectively and efficiently utilizing steel of
different thickness and by balancing the vehicle's overall weight,
a high degree of rigidity has been achieved in the Traviq's body. |
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Although the Traviq is light in weight, rigidity in its chassis
has been uncompromisingly pursued through the adoption of the hydro-forming
method of manufacturing subframes for the front chassis structure. |
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| 7. Suspension and chassis |
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The Traviq has been fitted with a MacPherson strut-type front suspension
and a torsion beam-type trailing-arm rear suspension. A new damper
incorporated into the Traviq contributes to superb ride comfort, handling
stability, and excellent straight-line directionality, regardless
of the number of passengers and luggage weight. |
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The S package has been fitted with a sporty suspension that is specifically
tuned for supple driving comfort. Combined with 16-inch tires, the
sporty-type suspension with heightened damping force provides a true
sporty European ride. |
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The electrohydraulic power steering provides superb control, together
with a minimum loss of engine power and increased efficiency in fuel
consumption. |
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| 8. Safety features |
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[Active safety] |
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All models have been fitted with a four-sensor, four-channel antilock
brake system (ABS) that ensures outstanding braking control in sudden
stops. The ABS also comes with the electronically controlled EBD brake
pressure distribution system that optimizes braking forces in the
rear wheels, no matter how much the balance of front and rear weight
fluctuates with varying numbers of passengers and luggage loads. |
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A traction control system that combines brake and engine controls
has been adopted to provide high vehicle stability and to ensure smooth
acceleration on slippery roads. |
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Rear fog lamps are standard equipment for all models to provide
better visibility to from cars following in bad weather. |
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A wide-angle door mirror has been fitted to the driver's side door
mirror to enhance driver's rear visibility. |
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Headlight washers have been equipped on the L package to keep the
headlight lens clean from mud splash and dust. |
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[Passive safety] |
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The Traviq's body construction features an effective absorption
of collision energy from any direction . The safe body design is characterized
by the distribution of impact to subframes and pillars through side
members, as well as by adding side door beams and impact absorbent
interior padding in door trim. |
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Low-pressure, large capacity, dual SRS airbags are standard equipment
in the Traviq to increase passenger safety. SRS side airbags built
in the seat back are equipped on the L package. |
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All seats have been fitted with vertically adjustable headrests.
The active headrests, which reduce impact forces on the neck and head
in a collision, have been also adopted in the front seats of the L
package. |
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Brake and gas pedals have been designed to be absorbed in the case
of a frontal crash, thereby reducing the risk of driver leg injuries. |
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The three-point front seatbelts have a pre-tensioner mechanism
at the belt catcher, tightening anchor both the shoulder and lap of
the driver and passengers. The front passenger seatbelts also come
with force limiters. |
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The front seats features anti-submarine seat design, which reduces
the risk of a driver or passenger sliding out of their seatbelts in
a collision. |
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The middle seats on both side and rear seats have been also fitted
with three-point seatbelts. In addition, the seatbelts for both front
and middle seats on both side have a height-adjustable shoulder anchor. |
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All four power windows feature a weight-sensitive auto-down function,
by which the windows automatically go down if the glass is pressured
in any way, thereby preventing injuries caused by being caught in
the glass or window sash. |
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The automatic door locks activate an unlocking function when impact
is detected by the function, which helps passengers get out of the
car in an accident. |
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| 9. Security features |
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An immobilizer prevents the engine from starting unless only the
right ignition key is turned. The identification codes in the ignition
key change every time the key is inserted, making any counterfeit
key more difficult to use. |
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The remote-controlled keyless entry system whose identification
codes change every time the signal is transmitted indicates its locked
or unlocked state by blinking the hazard and room lamps. |
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Door lock cylinders with free-wheel mechanisms make the cylinders
rotate idly, thereby making a forceful break-in using a screwdriver
to turn the door lock impossible. |
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| 10. Other features and options |
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All models have been fitted with air filtration systems to help
reduce levels of pollen and minute dirt particles in the cabin. Multiple
air-conditioning ducts are found at the back of the center console
and on the ceiling (although the sunroof model does not have ceiling
AC ducts). |
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In the S and L packages, a six-speaker MD player with an AM/FM stereo
tuner are offered as standard equipment. |
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The cabin compartment is full of storage areas, including side storage
boxes at the front seats, an undertray for the front passenger seat
(except for the sporty seat), large-sized door pockets for all the
doors, and five cup holders (six in the model with the sunroof). |
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In the spacious cargo area, a 12-V power outlet is available for
convenience in outdoor activities. In addition to the cargo area light
and side pockets, the L package comes with a cargo-area tonneau cover. |
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All models have been equipped with heat-resistant, UV-protective
windshield glass. The S and L packages both come with tinted UV-protective
glass in the rear door, rear quarter and rear gate windows. |
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A power tilt & slide sunroof is a factory-installed option on the
S package. |
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The four concealed roof hinges not only facilitate the attachment
of roof cargo carriers and other options available at Subaru dealers,
but they also function to protect the roof (except for models with
roof rails). |
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| 11. Suggested Retail Price, excluding consumption
tax, in Yen (thousands) |
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Subaru Traviq (sold in Tokyo/Nagoya/Osaka): 1,990 - 2,080 |
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Subaru Traviq S package (sold in Tokyo/Nagoya/Osaka): 2,240 - 2,290 |
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Subaru Traviq L package (sold in Tokyo/Nagoya/Osaka): 2,340 |
