FHI Unveils New Model Subaru EXIGA, a Seven-Seater for Panorama Touring

Tokyo, June 17, 2008 – Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. (FHI), the maker of Subaru automobiles, today announced the debut of its new Subaru EXIGA in Japan. The EXIGA went on sale nationwide through Subaru dealerships today.

Based on the concept of a seven-seater with panoramic visibility for the touring experience, the EXIGA has been developed to provide a safe and pleasant journey for all occupants. Capitalizing on its accumulated know-how from building wagons and crossover SUVs, Subaru has succeeded in creating open and comfortable interior space for all the passengers to easily engage in conversation and share the experience of touring enhanced by dramatic wide-angle views through the windows.

The new model represents Subaru’s latest proposal for a new type of multi-passenger vehicle, built on Subaru’s strengths in vehicle stability, low noise, and quality ride —all realized by Subaru’s Horizontally-Opposed engine layout and the Subaru Dynamic Chassis Control Concept (Subaru DC3).

Development Concept: a Seven-Seater for Panorama Touring

FHI offers four EXIGA models:

Major Features

1. Packaging

2. Design

[Exterior design]

[Interior design]

3. Utility

4. Powertrain

(1) 2.0-liter DOHC Engine (2.0i, 2.0i-L, 2.0i-S)

(2) 2.0-liter DOHC Turbo Engine (2.0GT)

5. Drivetrain and Chassis

6. Body Construction and Safety

7. Environmental Considerations

Environmental performance

2005 exhaust emission standards
2010 exhaust emission standards
75% reduction from the 2005 levels
50% reduction from the 2005 levels
25% better than the 2010 standards
20% better than the 2010 standards
10% better than the 2010 standards
5% better than the 2010 standards
2.0i
2WD
○*3
AWD
○*1
2.0i-L
2.0i-S
2WD
○*1*2
○*3
AWD
○*1
2.0GT
AWD
*1: These models qualify for incentives under Japan’s Green Taxation System
*2: Vehicles more than 1,520kg in weight
*3: Vehicles less than 1,510kg in weight

8. Others

Major specifications of EXIGA

About Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd.
Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. (FHI), the maker of Subaru automobiles, is a leading manufacturer in Japan with a long history of technological innovations that dates back to its origin as an aircraft company. While the automotive business is a main business pillar, FHI’s Aerospace, Industrial Products and Eco Technologies divisions offer a diverse range of products from general-purpose engines, power generators, and sanitation trucks to small airplanes, crucial components for passenger aircrafts, and wind-powered electricity generating systems. Recognized internationally for its AWD (all-wheel drive) technology and Horizontally-Opposed engines in Subaru, FHI is also spearheading the development of environmentally friendly products and is committed to contributing to global environmental preservation.