2016 LA Auto Show: Subaru VIZIV-7 SUV Concept Makes World Debut

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 17, 2016 -- Fuji Heavy Industries, LTD. (FHI) the manufacturer of Subaru automobiles, today unveiled the Subaru VIZIV-7 SUV Concept* at the 2016 Los Angeles Auto Show.

Subaru VIZIV is a concept series embodying the future vision of car development for the "enjoyment and peace of mind" that Subaru wants to provide to customers.

With the VIZIV -7 SUV Concept, Subaru is demonstrating its thinking about how big a future Subaru SUV can be. "The concept expresses our core brand values, safety, dependability, capability for outdoor activities and a forward looking attitude," said Takeshi Tachimori, corporate executive vice president, Fuji Heavy Industries, LTD. "We know customers in this segment want a full-sized vehicle and the next 3-row from Subaru will be the biggest Subaru vehicle ever."

With full three-row capability and Subaru's DYNAMIC x SOLID design philosophy, Subaru VIZIV-7 SUV Concept shows the size direction of the all-new three-row midsize SUV to be introduced to the North American market in early 2018.

The official Subaru website (http://www.subaru-global.com) will feature images of the Subaru VIZIV-7 SUV Concept as well as a movie of the Subaru press conference.

*VIZIV is a name derived from Vision for Innovation.

MAIN SPECIFICATIONS
Body Size (overall length x width x height) 204.7 x 79.9 x 72* inches
Wheelbase     117.7 inches
Tire Size         265/55 R21
*73.2 inches including roof rail