The Subaru Rex is now obtainable as a hybrid in Japan, with two variants (G Hybrid and Z Hybrid) supplied right here, priced between 2,216,500 and a pair of,608,100 yen (about RM66k and RM77k). For context, the non-hybrid variants are priced at 1,910,700 yen (RM57k) for the bottom G, and a pair of,274,500 yen (RM67k) for the higher-spec Z.
The Rex was first launched in Japan in November 2022 as a rebadged Daihatsu Rockywhich itself is a sister mannequin to the Toyota Raize and Energetic Perodua. Daihatsu is answerable for supplying the Rex to Subaru, in case you’re questioning.
In hybrid kind, the Rex makes use of Daihatsu’s e-Sensible Hybrid system that makes use of electrical energy generated by the inner combustion engine (ICE) to drive an electrical motor. The ICE, which is actually a generator, is a WA-VEX 1.2 litre Atkinson-cycle three-cylinder petrol unit that produces 82 PS (80 hp or 60 kW) at 5,600 rpm and 105 Nm of torque from 3,200 to five,200 rpm.
Vitality is fed to a 4.3-Ah lithium-ion battery which then drives an E1A electrical motor on the entrance rated at 106 PS (105 hp or 78 kW) and 170 Nm. Following the WLTC customary, the claimed gasoline consumption is as little as 28 km/l or 3.6 l/100 km.
The hybrid model of the Rex will get a distinct design for its entrance grille, which seems similar to the one fitted to Rocky Hybrid and Energetic hybrid. Mannequin-specific emblems, a hybrid-specific instrument cluster show, a pedestrian warning sound system and a 1.5-kW AC energy outlet are additionally a part of the equipment listing, together with both 16- (G Hybrid) or 17-inch (Z Hybrid) aluminium alloy wheels.
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