SUBARU’s History of Value Creation

We have always been ahead of the curve in using products exemplifying the Subaru difference to respond to customer needs based in the context of the times. This has created strong relationships with our customers. In particular, we believe that the driver’s universal value of safety is an unshakable strength felt by our customers in our continuous refinement of all kinds of technologies. (Note: The information above is mainly about the Japanese market.)

Subaru’s value provided through car manufacturing

Technology embodying our safety concept

SUBARU’s value provided through car manufacturing

Mobility

Safety performance

Family mobility for all

The SUBARU community

An unpretentious, self-actualized style

Technology embodying our safety concept

Visibility design Primary Safety

1965

Began crash tests Passive Safety

1966

Horizontally-opposed engine Active Safety

1972

4WD/AWD Active Safety

1989

Began stereo camera development Preventive Safety

1999

ADA(Active Driving Assist)

2008

EyeSight

2016

SUBARU Global Platform Active SafetyPassive Safety

2020

SUBARU STARLINK Connected Safety

To 1950
Pre-Subaru Aircraft
1950s
Period
  • Postwar reconstruction
  • National Car Concept
Customer needs based in historical context
  • Desiring mobility
  • Desiring an affordable car
1958 SUBARU 360
1960s and 1970s
Period
  • Rapid economic growth
  • Motorization
Customer needs based in historical context
  • Desiring a car ride without worrying about the weather
  • Desiring family fun with a personal vehicle
1966 SUBARU 1000
1972 Leone 4WD Estate Van
1980s and 1990s
Period
  • Leisure (skiing) boom
  • Motorsports boom
Customer needs based in historical context
  • Desiring leisure time with friends
  • Desiring to bond with cars
  • Desiring to manifest unique personality
1989 Legacy
1988 Established SUBARU Tecnica International Inc.
1992 Impreza
1995 Grand Wagon
1997 Forester
1997 Three-time World Rally Championship (WRC) winner
Since 2000
Period
  • The 2008 ‘Lehman shock’ economic downturn
  • Increasing safety awareness
  • Increasing environmental awareness
Customer needs based in historical context
  • Desiring car safety at all times
  • Desiring to do more for society and the environment
2012 SUBARU XV
2012 SUBARU BRZ
2014 Levorg
From 2008 Participated in the Nürburgring 24-hour race
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