Subaru 2.5-litre Turbo Boxer Engine Wins at International Engine of the Year Awards 2008

Subaru 2.5-litre Turbo Boxer Engine Wins at International Engine of the
Year Awards 2008 	
 	 
Tokyo, Japan, May 8, 2008 - (JCN Newswire) - Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd.
('FHI'; TSE: 7270), the maker of Subaru automobiles, today announced
that its 2.5-litre, Horizontally-Opposed, 4-cylinder boxer engine with a
turbo charger was voted this year's winner in the 2- to 2.5-litre engine
class of the International Engine of the Year Awards. The award ceremony
took place on May 7 at the Engine Expo in Stuttgart, Germany. Subaru was
first awarded the same prize in 2006. The engine received the higher
score from the voting panel again this year.

A panel of 65 renowned journalists from 32 countries served as judges in
the competition organized by UKIP Media & Events - Automotive Magazines'
Division, Britain's largest group of auto-technology magazines, which
includes Engine Technology International and Automotive Testing
Technology International. The judges applied their technical knowledge
and impressions, scoring for the vehicle's performance, drivability,
ease of handling, fuel economy, and refinement. Based on the points
given by the judges, the grand prize, prizes for best engines in eight
capacity classes and three other categories were awarded.

Subaru's winning engine delivers higher low and mid-range torque,
thereby offering better overall performance and practical use. Design
changes, including to the engine's turbocharger, improves the vehicle's
powerful and controllable response, as well as its environmental
performance.

Subaru's current Forester and Impreza models for European, North
American and Australian markets, and Legacy for North American and
Australian markets, and Outback for North American market, come equipped
with the award-winning 2.5-litre turbo engine.

Fuji Heavy Industries, Ltd.

Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. (FHI; TSE: 7270), the maker of Subaru
automobiles, is a leading manufacturer in Japan with a long history of
technological innovations that dates back to its origin as an aircraft
company. While the automotive business is a main business pillar, FHI's
Aerospace, Industrial Products and Eco Technologies divisions offer a
diverse range of products from general-purpose engines, power
generators, and sanitation trucks to small airplanes, crucial components
for passenger aircrafts, and wind-powered electricity generating
systems. Recognized internationally for its AWD (all-wheel drive)
technology and Horizontally-Opposed engines in Subaru, FHI is also
spearheading the development of environmentally friendly products and is
committed to contributing to global environmental preservation.