Subaru's Electric Muscle Car: The Sports Mobility Concept

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26 Oct 2023

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Subaru's Electric Muscle Car: The Sports Mobility Concept

Japanese Auto Show Highlights

At this year's Japan Mobility Show, formerly known as the Tokyo Auto Salon, Japanese automakers have introduced a range of exciting concepts. Honda revived the Prelude name with an electric sports concept, Nissan teased a future electrified GT-R, and Toyota revealed the angular FT-Se. Not to be overshadowed, Subaru also unveiled its unique creation: the robust Sport Mobility concept, featuring distinctive boxy wheel arches and captivating blue accents.

Muscular Design

The Sport Mobility concept makes a strong visual statement with its bold design elements. Boxy fenders and a squared-off front end contribute to its rugged and aggressive demeanor. Blue highlights subtly emerge from beneath the gray bodywork, emphasizing the distinctive fenders, front hood vent, and rectangular front intake.

Carbon Fiber Accents

The concept showcases forged carbon fiber finishes on the front, rear, side sills, and aero wheel covers, adding a touch of visual sophistication. The narrow headlights, housed within hexagonal casings reminiscent of rally car auxiliary lights, pay homage to Subaru's rich heritage in rally racing. The rear end features illuminated "Subaru" badging and slim taillights that mirror the front design.

Interior Tease

While Subaru provided an image of the interior, it had its windows fully tinted at the show, leaving the contents a mystery. The interior snapshot reveals a rectilinear steering wheel, two conventional-looking screens, and an abundance of physical buttons, suggesting a production-ready design.

Electric Powertrain

Subaru has not disclosed specific technical details about the Sport Mobility concept. However, it has indicated that this electric-powered concept will "evoke the evolution of the Subaru Sport values." Furthermore, Subaru hints at a driver's ability to "control all four wheels at will," implying some level of all-wheel drive and rear-wheel steering capabilities.

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