2017 Subaru Viziv Performance

На автосалоне в Токио компания Subaru представила концептуальный спортседан VIZIV Performance Concept. Ожидается, что эта новинка определит вектор развития дизайна модели WRX нового поколения.

Длина концепт-кара составляет 4630 миллиметров, ширина — 1950, высота — 1430 миллиметров. Колесная база — 2730 миллиметров. У седана WRX текущего поколения колесная база меньше – 2650 миллиметров. VIZIV оснащен оппозитным двигателем и системой полного привода Symmetrical AWD. Подробной информации об устройстве трансмиссии и о моторе компания пока не сообщает.

В отделке экстерьера спортседана используется углеродное волокно — из него выполнены элементы переднего и заднего бампера, крыша и расширители арок. Последние, кстати, намекают, что новый WRX может вполне оказаться кроссовером.

Боковые зеркала заменены камерами. VIZIV Performance Concept укомплектован расширенным набором систем безопасности и зачатками автопилота, который появится на серийных моделях к 2020 году. В него входит обновленный комплекс EyeSight, радары и высокоточные GPS приемники. В салоне – большой дисплей мультимедийной системы, расположенный вертикально, как в машинах Tesla.

Впервые название VIZIV японский производитель начала использовать в 2013 году. На автосалоне в Токио компания представила концепт кроссовера, который оснастили гибридной силовой установкой. В нее вошли двухлитровая дизельная «четверка», два электромотора, блок аккумуляторных батарей и вариатор.

Tokyo, October 25, 2017 – Subaru Corporation today unveiled the Subaru VIZIV Performance Concept* at the 45th Tokyo Motor Show 2017.

The Subaru VIZIV series of concept models embodies the brand’s vision for the future of making cars that deliver Enjoyment and Peace of Mind to its customers. Packaged in the first sedan body of the series, the Subaru VIZIV Performance Concept draws on iconic models symbolizing superior Subaru driving performance and the Symmetrical AWD layout powered by a boxer engine honed over more than five decades of development. In sports sedan form, it conveys the concept of driving enjoyment that Subaru will continue to pursue. In anticipation of widespread future deployment of automated driving technologies, advanced driver assist functions combining the next-generation EyeSight system with other devices have been installed in a sedan body encouraging active enjoyment of driving, to express Subaru’s distinctive worldview of driving with Enjoyment and Peace of Mind.

*: VIZIV is a coined word originating from the phrase “Vision for Innovation.”

Main Specifications of Subaru VIZIV Performance Concept

- Body size (overall length × width × height): 4,630 × 1,950 × 1,430 mm
- Wheelbase: 2,730 mm
- Tire size: 245/40 R20
- Seating capacity: 5 persons

Design Features

To express the distinctive enjoyment of driving a Subaru, the VIZIV Performance Concept draws on previous models symbolizing the Subaru driving experience: the Legacy, which defined Subaru as a drivers’ car, the Impreza, which took the World Rally Championship by storm, and the WRX, which still dominates motor racing around the world. Based on Subaru’s shared “Dynamic × Solid” design philosophy, this next-generation sports sedan encapsulates driving enjoyment.

Driving performance is highlighted by a rigid, forward-thrusting body with low center of gravity, the dynamic flare of the fenders, the use of carbon fiber parts in the bumpers, fenders, and roof, and the bold glimpse of the exhaust in the rear bumper.

The three-dimensional form of the front grill flanked by hawkeye headlights hints at the boxer engine they conceal, and muscular fenders on all four corners of the body testify to the reliability of the Symmetrical AWD. Maintaining consistency with previous Subaru concept cars and production models, the VIZIV Performance Concept embodies the Subaru powertrain, which is part of the brand’s identity.

Advanced Driver-Assist Technologies

Subaru has teamed advanced driver-assist technologies scheduled for launch around 2020 with the high performance offered by the boxer engine and Symmetrical AWD to create a sports sedan symbolizing the Enjoyment and Peace of Mind to be expected of its cars. By also incorporating further enhancements to EyeSight driver-assist technology, radar, and highly accurate GPS and navigation systems, Subaru continues to pursue ultimate levels of safety in the aim of eliminating automobile accidents.