Subaru Hybrid Tourer Concept revealed

The Subaru Hybrid Tourer Concept will be at the Tokyo Motor Show

The Subaru Hybrid Tourer Concept has the usual flights of fancy, like double-length gullwing doors and a motorised dash that moves up and down to give thr driver the best view ahead. But if you ignore the obvious concept bits, the Tourer looks very close to a new Subaru model.

Powered by a 2.0 litre turbo-charged Boxer engine, the Hybrid Tourer also gets a pair of electric motors and a CVT ‘box (shame on the CVT. Be better to have a manual like the Honda CR-Z Concept). The 10kw electric motor at the front is used to recharge the lithium-ion battery pack and add a bit of oomph when needed. The additional 20kw motor at the back sends drive to the rear wheels under low-load conditions and when maximum acceleration is required. And as there is no propshaft for the rear wheels the Tourer gets a flat-floored cabin.

Subaru will churn out more detail closer to Tokyo. More news then.

By Cars UK