Subaru · 2003–2010
Subaru R2
The Subaru R2 is a kei car produced and sold in Japan by Fuji Heavy Industries from 2003 to 2010. Its name was inspired by the Subaru R-2, produced from 1969 to 1972. The R2 was discontinued in 2010.
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Predecessor: Subaru Pleo · Successor: Daihatsu Tanto
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Design
The R2 was the first production Subaru to sport a new family look, including the aviation-inspired "spread wings grille" also used by their Tribeca and Impreza. The R2's exterior dimensions are largely similar to its predecessor, the Subaru Pleo; but unlike the squarish Pleo, the R2 has a deliberately rounded, less space-efficient form. Three variations of the 4-cylinder 658 cc engine were available: SOHC DOHC AVCS (variable valve timing) DOHC with supercharger and intercooler (R2 Type S) Unlike other Subaru models which used boxer engines, the R2 used an inline engine. The two lower engine options were available with either a manual transmission or a CVT. The supercharged engine was coupled to a sportshift version of the CVT ("7 speed iCVT"). Both front wheel drive and all wheel drive were available. Initially, the R2 was available in 11 colors and 3 trim levels (one for each engine variation). On January 4, 2005, the Subaru R1 was introduced, which was a 2-door version of the R2 with a shorter body and wheelbase. In November 2005, the R2 got a facelift, replacing the spread wings grille with one similar to the Subaru Legacy. == References ==
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Specifications
- Production
- 2003–2010
- Assembly
- Japan: Ōta, Gunma (Ōta plant)
- Designer
- Erwin Leo Himmel
- name
- Subaru R2
- Class
- Kei car
- Wheelbase
- 2360 mm
- Length
- 3395 mm
- Width
- 1475 mm
- Height
- 1520 mm
- Kerb weight
- 880 kg
- Engine
- 658 cc EN07E I4, 658 cc EN07D DOHC AVCS I4, 658 cc EN07X DOHC supercharged I4 (STi)
- Transmission
- 5-speed manual, iCVT
- Related
- Subaru R1
- Predecessor
- Subaru Pleo (first generation)
- Successor
- Subaru Lucra, Subaru Pleo (second generation)
- Body style
- 5-door hatchback
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Sources
- Wikidata — https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2121857CC0 1.0 · retrieved 2026-10-01
- Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Subaru_R2CC BY-SA 4.0 · Text © Wikipedia contributors; revision 1352987586 · retrieved 2026-10-01
- Wikimedia Commons — https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:2003_Subaru_R2_01.jpgCC BY-SA 3.0 · Photo: Mytho88 · retrieved 2026-10-01
- Car Model Index — https://models.autoculturesociety.com/Compiled record. Sources that do not permit reuse are not copied; this index is credited instead.