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Subaru Pleo 0.7 RS (64 Hp) 4X4
Overall Rating
Subaru Pleo:
The Subaru Pleo is a kei car marketed by the Japanese automaker Subaru from 1998 to 2018.
The Pleo is taller than conventional kei car hatchbacks, but shorter than the definitive microvan, the Suzuki Wagon R, and was available with a variety of 658 cc I4 engines: SOHC, DOHC, and supercharged in two different trim levels. It competed with the Honda Life, Daihatsu Move, and the Mitsubishi Toppo in the tall wagon segment of kei cars in Japan.
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Pleo Overview:
Subaru Pleo (Pleo). With 89 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. Weighing only 820 kg, it’s quite light. All‑wheel drive provides excellent grip, ideal for off‑road use. The top speed reaches 130 km/h. A compact car with a rear door that swings upward to provide access to the cargo area. Seating for 4 makes it ideal for daily use.
The Subaru Pleo generation was primarily designed for the Japanese domestic market (JDM) and was not tested by Euro NCAP. Safety features are basic for its era, typical of kei cars from the early 2000s.
0.7 RS (64 Hp) 4X4 Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Exceptional for a kei car, offering spirited acceleration and enhanced traction with its supercharged 64 Hp engine and 4X4 system, making it surprisingly capable for its size.
Fuel Economy
Decent fuel economy for a supercharged 4X4 kei car, though slightly less efficient than naturally aspirated FWD variants due to the added complexity and power output.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Excellent maneuverability and compact size for urban driving
- • Practical and surprisingly spacious interior for a kei car
- • Good fuel economy, especially with naturally aspirated engines
- • Available 4X4 option for enhanced traction (RS trim)
- • Low running costs and easy parking
Cons:
- • Limited highway performance and acceleration
- • Basic safety features compared to modern vehicles
- • Small cargo space with rear seats up
- • Interior materials are functional but not luxurious
- • Can be noisy at higher speeds
Specifications:
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Subaru |
| Model: | Pleo |
| Generation: | Pleo |
| Modification (Engine): | 0.7 RS (64 Hp) 4X4 |
| Start of production: | May, 2000 |
| End of production: | December, 2009 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Hatchback |
| Seats: | 4 |
| Doors: | 5 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 64 Hp @ 6000 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 97.3 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 89 Nm @ 3600 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | EN07X |
| Engine displacement: | 658 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Supercharger |
| Valvetrain: | OHC |
| Engine oil capacity: | 2.4 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 56 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 66.8 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 8.5:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Maximum speed: | 130 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 12.8 kg/Hp, 78 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 9.2 kg/Nm, 108.5 Nm/tonne |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 820 |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 32 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 3395 mm mm |
| Width: | 1475 mm mm |
| Height: | 1580 mm mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2310 mm mm |
| Front track: | 1285 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1260 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 9.2 m |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives permanently the four wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | All wheel drive (4x4) |
| Number of gears | 5 |
| Transmission type | Manual |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Drum |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | 145/70 R12 |
| Front suspension | Spring Strut |
| Rear suspension | Coil spring |
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