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Created on January 11, 2022

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Bruno von Rotz

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Subaru SVX (1992) - generous glazing of the 4.63 meter long coupé

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Subaru SVX (1992) - plenty of propulsion thanks to all-wheel drive

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Subaru SVX (1992) - the front is not out of the ordinary

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Subaru SVX (1992) - safe on snow thanks to all-wheel drive

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Subaru SVX (1992) - a flat front was possible thanks to small headlights

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Subaru SVX (1992) - drives safely even on snow

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Subaru SVX (1992) - also goes crossways, but usually follows the track

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Subaru SVX (1992) - you don't necessarily want to reach 225 km/h on snow

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Subaru SVX (1992) - a special feature is certainly the glazing of the coupé

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Subaru SVX (1992) - the roof was always dark, which of course cannot be seen on a black model

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Subaru SVX (1992) - a child of the nineties

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Subaru SVX (1992) - still comparatively compact at 177 centimeters wide

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Subaru SVX (1992) - 130 centimeters height allow a comfortable entry

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Subaru SVX (1992) - the rear does not look unmistakable

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Subaru SVX (1992) - ready to go

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Subaru SVX (1992) - bright cabin

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Subaru SVX (1992) - Leather and Alcantara

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Subaru SVX (1992) - pleasing interior, little familiarization effort

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Subaru SVX (1992) - the airbag steering wheel doesn't look so sporty

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Subaru SVX (1992) - good rear access, limited upward space

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Subaru SVX (1992) - four seats, but it's more comfortable up front

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Subaru SVX (1992) - View into the cockpit

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Subaru SVX (1992) - only at the beginning does the separating rod get in the way

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Subaru SVX (1992) - water-cooled six-cylinder boxer engine

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Subaru SVX (1992) - the six-cylinder engine delivers 230 hp at 5600 rpm

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Subaru SVX (1992) - bulging engine compartment

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Subaru SVX (1992) - Nameplate

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Subaru SVX (1992) - Subaru trademark

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Subaru SVX (1992) - Subaru trademark on the nose

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Subaru SVX (1992) - only the smaller part of the windows can be lowered

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Subaru SVX (1992) - you have to get used to the fact that only some of the windows are retractable

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Subaru SVX (1992) - the glass dome is reminiscent of a concept car

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Subaru Alcyone XT (1985) - in the snow

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Oldsmobile Incas (1986) - elegant creation by ItalDesign

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Italdesign Proto C (1990) - a certain similarity to the Subaru SVX is obvious

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Subaru SVX (1991) - on photo material from ItalDesign

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Subaru SVX (1991) - extensively glazed

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Subaru SVX (1993) - Advertising in 1993 in Germany

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Subaru SVX (1992) - Advertising in 1992 in Germany

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Subaru SVX (1992) - in advertising in Switzerland

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Subaru SVX (1992) - Advertising in Switzerland

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Subaru SVX (1993) - in advertising for Switzerland - one of many Subaru

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Subaru SVX (1992) - comparatively compact cross-sectional area for low air resistance

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Subaru SVX (1992) - rear view

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Summary

In the 1980s, Subaru was primarily known for pragmatic everyday cars with all-wheel drive. With the SVX, the Japanese manufacturer took a big leap forward in the 1990s to compete directly with Porsche and the like. With futuristic styling, all-wheel drive and a water-cooled six-cylinder boxer engine, it clearly set itself apart from the competition. This driving report shows the Subaru SVX in current and historical pictures as well as in contemporary advertising.

This article contains the following chapters

A concept car for the road
Slightly reduced technology package
Standard version without compromises
Incomparable?
Anti-Porsche?
The world was not ready
Pleasant Grand Tourisme

Estimated reading time: 7min

Preview (beginning of the article)

Although Subaru built its first (small) car at the end of the 1950s with the 360 model, the brand was not really recognized in this country until the late 1970s with the Subaru Leone and the even better-known 1800 4WD. The station wagon introduced with the help of Bernhard Russi already had the ingredients that made Subaru a successful manufacturer worldwide, namely a boxer engine and all-wheel drive. As early as the mid-1980s, Subaru launched the (Alcyone) XT, a sports car that really stood out with its wedge-shaped body. Almost 100,000 units were sold worldwide by 1991, some of which were equipped with six-cylinder engines.

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