[Nuovo modello Subaru Crosstrek]President Nakamura “Evolution of design, safety performance and dynamic feel in all directions” | Response (Response.jp)

SUBARU(Subaru) announced on September 15 that the new crossover SUV “crossing”Was released online for the first time in the world. It is the successor to the model sold under the model name “XV” in Japan and the global name was unified with the full improvement. Sales will begin in Japan in 2023.

Subaru President Tomomi Nakamura said, “The new Crosstrek is Subaru’s entry-level model for starting an active lifestyle and we have further honed its individuality. Rather than simply adjusting to immediate fashion, we will meet our customers’ expectations without compromise. . We want to deliver a car that can continue to respond to every dimension. To that end, we have evolved all aspects of design, safety performance, dynamic feel and usability. “

Regarding the design, President Nakamura said: “The reliability of an SUV and the agile and sporty style with a narrow and sharp shape. Not only when I drive the car, but even just looking at it from the outside makes me want of quit., it has evolved into a design suitable as a companion that you want to use thoroughly. “

In terms of dynamic feel, “By adding the latest technologies such as Subaru’s advanced global platform to the AWD, which has been perfected over 50 years, we have perfected the dynamic feel with a comfortable feel that makes you want to keep driving forever. . We will provide a time when you can enjoy driving with confidence at any time. “

In addition, in terms of safety performance, “safety performance is the foundation of Subaru automotive production” and “we will further improve safety performance in all directions, including the adoption of the latest EyeSight in the new Crosstrek, and will provide the highest level of security ”, underlined President Nakamura.

The new Crosstrek is the first model for the Japanese market to adopt a wide-angle monocular camera as well as a stereo camera unit that doubles the angle of view of the previous model. CEO Tetsuro Fujinuki explains why: “Until now, we have been using EyeSight with dual-lens stereo cameras. We have improved the ability to detect pedestrians from the side and run out of obstacles.”

Furthermore, “ When we analyze the types of accidents in the real world, we find that there are still side accidents, particularly those with vulnerable road users, which are still neglected in the scenario for the goal of zero fatal road accidents in 2030., We have decided to adopt a wide-angle monocular camera from the new Crosstrek, also because it is very effective in increasing the sensitivity to lateral jumping. “

The powertrain for the Japanese market of the new Crosstrek is a combination of a 2-liter direct injection engine and an engine (e-BOXER). The price and specific release date were not disclosed.