Subaru Justy I (KAD) 1200 4WD (3 dr) (74 Hp)

Subaru Justy:

The Subaru Justy is a subcompact hatchback manufactured and marketed by Subaru for model years 1984-1994. The company has marketed a rebadged variant Daihatsu Boon , at the 2007 Frankfurt Motor Show with a 1. 0 or 1. 2-litre straight-three engine, front/four wheel drive, electronically controlled continuously variable transaxle, or a 5-speed manual transaxle. For the 2010 model year, the Justy was replaced with the Subaru Trezia. The Justy nameplate was revived in November 2016 as a rebadged Toyota Tank and its twin counterpart the Toyota Roomy and Daihatsu Thor....(Read more on Wikipedia)

I (KAD) Overview:

Subaru Justy (I (KAD)). With 96 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It has moderate fuel consumption (~8.2 l/100km). Weighing only 860 kg, it’s quite light. All‑wheel drive provides excellent grip, ideal for off‑road use. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 13.8 s). The top speed reaches 155 km/h. A compact car with a rear door that swings upward to provide access to the cargo area. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.

Community Verdict

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Allowed: 78% Neutral: 4% Issues: 19%

4.2 / 5

Based on AI analysis of 27 discussions

Read What Owners Say

👍 POSITIVE

In general, Subarus when maintained are as reliable as most things on the road. Every brand has lemons and cars that are plagued with issues. A forester wouldn’t scare me. Just make sure you stay up to date on maintenance and do CVT services. Subaru at one point claimed it was a lifetime fluid for the CVT which is just not true and I’m not sure if they’ve changed that guidance. I’d personally do a

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They’re very reliable. As are the majority of big modern manufacturers. Remember that most people on the internet who will write about their car experiences online will probably be negative no matter the maker. As an Aussie we see thousands of modern CVT Subarus hit past the 100,000mile/160,000km mark in only a few years with no issues whatsoever. The real decider of a car being reliable, unles

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I always looked down on Subaru until I got one, thing is a tank so far

👎 NEGATIVE

2015 Crosstrek went through 3 CVTs and a set of headgaskets before we traded it in at 150,000km. All maintenance done religiously. Fuck Subarus.

👎 NEGATIVE

Every Subaru my family has owned has eaten oil, cv axles and/or had a major transmission failure before 120k miles. I think the brand is way overhyped because they popularized AWD as a standard offering in their base models.

👍 POSITIVE

Objectively, Subarus tend to hold their market value better than most other brands, and they incorporate more safety features as standard equipment (i.e., not as extra-cost options) than many other car manufacturers.

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Subaru had had "Nissan CVT" levels of problems in the past with a few specific engines (and... with a select owner group of 17 year old guys driving the piss out of them) but they have been beyond reliable for a long time now.

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If you listen to Consumer Reports the current Subarus are very highly rated.

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My last one hit 338k miles. It ate 8-9 CV axles but engine and transmission and components were original. Oil every 4k mi, trans at 60k mi intervals, transfer case the same. Plugs at 75k mi intervals. Thats it.

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Had several Subarus over the years, Outbacks and Crosstreks. They’re solid. Never had any real issues with them. Only got rid of “older” ones to trade in for newer/different models.

Pros and Cons:

Pros:

• Efficiency-focused engine (74 hp), ideal for city commuting.
• Steady and predictable acceleration (0-100 km/h in 13.8 sec).
• Balanced fuel consumption of 8 L/100 km for its class.
• All-wheel drive for superior traction in all conditions.
• Ventilated disc brakes for reliable cooling and stopping power.

Cons:

• Compact cargo space (158 L); may require careful packing.
• Previous generation model; may lack the latest driver-assist technologies.

Specifications:

Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(I (KAD): 1987 - 1995).

General:
Brand:	Subaru
Model:	Justy
Generation:	I (KAD)
Modification (Engine):	1200 4WD (3 dr) (74 Hp)
Start of production:	1990
End of production:	1995
Powertrain Architecture:	Internal Combustion engine
Body type:	Hatchback
Seats:	5
Doors:	3

Engine:
Power:	74 Hp @ 5600 rpm.
Power per litre:	62.2 Hp/l [worst than previous generation]
Torque:	96 Nm @ 2800 rpm.
Engine Model/Code:	J12 [Same engine] More details about the engine J12
Engine displacement:	1190
Number of cylinders:	3
Engine configuration:	Inline
Number of valves per cylinder:	3
Fuel injection system:	Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration:	Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain:	OHC
Engine oil capacity:	2.8 l
Coolant:	4.9 l
Engine layout:	Front, Transverse
Cylinder Bore:	78 mm mm
Piston Stroke:	83 mm mm
Compression ratio:	9.1:1

Performance:
Fuel Type:	Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel consumption (economy) - urban:	8.2 l/100 km
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban:	5.8 l/100 km
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined:	8 l/100 km
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h:	13.8 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph:	13.8 sec
Maximum speed:	155 km/h
Weight-to-power ratio:	11.6 kg/Hp, 86 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio:	9 kg/Nm, 111.6 Nm/tonne
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph:	13.1 sec

Space:
Kerb Weight:	860
Max. weight:	1350
Max load:	490
Trunk (boot) space - maximum:	1000 l
Trunk (boot) space - minimum:	158 l
Fuel tank capacity:	35 l

Size:
Length:	3695 mm mm
Width:	1535 mm mm
Height:	1420 mm mm
Wheelbase:	2285 mm mm
Front track:	1330 mm
Rear (Back) track:	1290 mm
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter):	9.8 m [above average]

Powertrain:
Drive wheel	All wheel drive (4x4)
Number of gears	5
Transmission type	Manual
Front brakes	Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.]
Rear brakes	Drum [bad for performance and cooling.]
Assisting systems	ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering type	Steering rack and pinion
Tires size	165/65 R13 S
Front suspension	Spring Strut
Rear suspension	Wishbone

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