Subaru Getting Techy for the Tokyo Show
For the 2005 (39th) Tokyo Motor Show, Subaru will be introducing several new concept vehicles as well as some interesting technologies.
The brand chose the "Think. Feel. Drive." theme this year, as a platform to convey Subaru's core message, that it produces cars that "realize pleasurable driving", have "very high safety" and "excellent environmental performance".
The first vehicle that Subaru will be presenting is the B5-TPH Concept, an futuristic crossover vehicle that mixes two parts sports coupe and equal parts SUV and station wagon. An interesting, if not over-done idea as it may seem, but the B5-TPH packs a technological 'full house' designed to stun show goers.
From pictures, it's difficult to pinpoint exactly what the B5-TPH concept is, with its not-quite hatchback and not-quite wagon roofline. The B5 is the first new car (concept or production) in recent times to stray away from the 'airplane' corporate nose. This particular vehicle sports a less aggressive
snout that is well-integrated into its low-drag body. Ground clearance of 200 mm (7.8 inches) and deep-treaded tires allow Subaru to give the B5 an SUV nametag, but make no mistake - this is one for paved roads only.
What is unique about the B5-TPH concept is that it combines Subaru's longtime obsession with symmetrical all-wheel drive and turbochargers with energy-boosting and fuel-saving hybrid technology. TPH, as a matter of fact, stands for Turbo Parallel Hybrid. The base motor in the B5 is a 2.0-litre 'boxer' (horizontally-opposed) four cylinder that's advanced by the emissions-reducing Miller Cycle (once featured in the top-line Mazda Millenia), and a turbocharger to boost power.
For the 2005 (39th) Tokyo Motor Show, Subaru will be introducing several new concept vehicles as well as some interesting technologies.
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| The first vehicle that Subaru will be presenting in Tokyo is the B5-TPH Concept, an futuristic crossover vehicle that mixes two parts sports coupe and equal parts SUV and station wagon. (Photo: Subaru Canada) |
The first vehicle that Subaru will be presenting is the B5-TPH Concept, an futuristic crossover vehicle that mixes two parts sports coupe and equal parts SUV and station wagon. An interesting, if not over-done idea as it may seem, but the B5-TPH packs a technological 'full house' designed to stun show goers.
From pictures, it's difficult to pinpoint exactly what the B5-TPH concept is, with its not-quite hatchback and not-quite wagon roofline. The B5 is the first new car (concept or production) in recent times to stray away from the 'airplane' corporate nose. This particular vehicle sports a less aggressive
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| The B5-TPH concept combines Subaru's longtime obsession with symmetrical all-wheel drive and turbochargers with energy-boosting and fuel-saving hybrid technology. (Photo: Subaru Canada) |
What is unique about the B5-TPH concept is that it combines Subaru's longtime obsession with symmetrical all-wheel drive and turbochargers with energy-boosting and fuel-saving hybrid technology. TPH, as a matter of fact, stands for Turbo Parallel Hybrid. The base motor in the B5 is a 2.0-litre 'boxer' (horizontally-opposed) four cylinder that's advanced by the emissions-reducing Miller Cycle (once featured in the top-line Mazda Millenia), and a turbocharger to boost power.