What is it?
It’s the new Subaru Justy, a three-cylinder supermini based on the Daihatsu Sirion (tested in 1.5-litre guise two weeks ago).
This Justy has a 1.0-litre three-cylinder motor also used in the Toyota Aygo/Citroën C1/Peugeot 107 triplets, as well as the Sirion. The platform underneath it originally came from the previous-generation Toyota Yaris. And unlike previous Justys, it’s strictly front-drive only.
Besides all those things, though, this new Justy is all Subaru.
What’s it like?
Just look at the bonnet if you want a measure of how worried this car is about its identity. It has two badges – one to tell you it’s a Subaru and an odd ‘J’ badge, presumably to let you know it’s also a Justy.
Inside there’s loads of space and plenty of ingenious and practical cubby holes. You also get most of the kit you would want or need, but nothing frivolous. So you get air-con, electric windows all round, a CD player and even an auxiliary input socket for your MP3 player.
Unfortunately the quality of materials used in the cabin isn’t as well judged, and the overall design feels a bit staid.
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highland tourer
Re: Subaru Justy 1.0 R
[quote Autocar]It’s the new Subaru Justy, a three-cylinder supermini based on the Daihatsu Sirion (tested in 1.5-litre guise two weeks ago).[/quote] It IS essentially a re-badged Daihatsu Sirion 1.0 (which was tested by Autocar way back in 7th December 2004)- the engine is the Toyota Aygo/Yaris/Daihatsu Sirion 1.0L. No wonder it is stuggling with its identity!!
Subaru should have left this- a re-badge of a car which was reasonably mediocre even when launched 5 years ago. It's not even like Subaru's badge will help shift this model. Currently Subaru appears to have a poor brand image (compared to their heyday in the mid 1990s) with bland designs and (significantly for European markets) a lack of diesel for most of their line-up. It's not even four wheel drive.
Penny9966
Re: Subaru Justy 1.0 R
[quote highland tourer]It's not even four wheel drive.[/quote]
Or even have a boxer engine! These two are a must have for any Subaru!
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