Subaru Stella

The Subaru Stella is a 5-door Kei car produced by Subaru starting in June 2006. The Stella is based on the same architecture as the Subaru R2. It can be considered as a direct replacement of the Subaru Pleo, although the Pleo soldiered on for another four years. It was Subaru's re-entry into the market segment dominated by the Suzuki Wagon R and the Daihatsu Move, hoping to recapture market share after the R2's lower-than-expected sales. The Stella's dimensions are more parking structure-friendly where vehicle stacking is utilized over the Pleo. The most recent generation Stella is a rebadged Daihatsu Move.

Stella
Overview
ManufacturerSubaru (2006–2011)
Daihatsu (2011–present)
Production2006–present
Body and chassis
ClassKei car
Body styleFive-door hatchback
LayoutFF layout
F4 layout optional
Powertrain
Engine658 cc EN07D DOHC AVCS I 4
658 cc EN07X DOHC I 4 supercharged
40 kW electric motor
TransmissionFive-speed manual
iCVT
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,360 mm (92.9 in)
Length3,395 mm (133.7 in)
Width1,475 mm (58.1 in)
Height1,645 mm (64.8 in)
Curb weight930 kg (2,050.3 lb)

The name Stella is Italian for "star", a reference to the Subaru logo.

Second generation
Subaru Stella Custom, a rebadged Daihatsu Move, in front of the original Daihatsu product

Due to the 2008 investment of Toyota,[1] the Stella was replaced by a rebadged Daihatsu (a Toyota subsidiary).[2] Subaru immediately started selling one rebadged Toyota, the Subaru Dex, but kept making the Stella and some other kei products for a few years longer than initially planned. The second-generation Stella (model code LA100) was introduced in Japan on 11 May 2011 and is a rebadged Daihatsu Move.

Electric version

In June 2008, Subaru unveiled a concept version on a electric vehicle by combining the Stella platform with the electric drive from the Subaru R1e,[3] which uses TEPCO lithium-ion batteries.[4]

It was showcased at the G8 Summit on 7 July 2008.[4] Fuji announced in June 2009 that it planned to sell 170 units through March 2010, primarily to fleet and government users in Japan, with deliveries beginning in late July.[5]

It was also intended to be sold in the European Union starting September 2, 2010,[6] but never was.

References
  1. Yumiko, Nishitani (2008-04-11). "Japan's Fuji Heavy shares rally on expanded alliance with Toyota group". Thomson Financial News. Retrieved 2010-02-22.
  2. Gardiner, Justin (2008-04-16). "Subaru to stop making Kei Cars". Autoblog.com. Retrieved 2010-02-22.
  3. "Fuji Heavy Industries press release", 2008-06-27. Retrieved on 2007-07-04
  4. Parrott, Vicky (2008-06-30). "Electric Subaru revealed". Retrieved 2010-02-22.
  5. "Unveiled: Subaru Plug-In Stella EV". 2009-06-05. Retrieved 2010-02-22.
  6. "bases" (in Spanish). Archived from the original on 2009-08-22. Retrieved 2010-02-22.


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