Subaru Impreza also has a hybrid model, equipped with a 12.3kW electric motor

In August 2019, Subaru launched the 2020 facelifted Impreza for the Japanese market. The front and rear of the car were slightly modified, making the model stylish and eye-catching. The interior was also fine-tuned, and safety technology was added. It is a substantial upgrade. Recently, at an event in northern Finland, Europe, it demonstrated its new Impreza e-Boxer petrol-electric hybrid model.

In fact, the Impreza e-Boxer and the recently launched Subaru XV e-Boxer and Forester e-Boxer share the same petrol-electric power system. , the model enjoys its petrol-electric powertrain. It is launched as part of a minor facelift of the Impreza, which also includes revised front headlights and taillights, as well as newly designed bumpers and ten-spoke aluminum wheels. ?

The interior largely maintains the original design and configuration. There are new carbon fiber trim panels on the door sides, the air-conditioning outlets also have new metal decorations, and the driver's seat has an additional memory function. . In addition, the Eyesight Touring Assist active safety system that is standard on all models has also been upgraded to reduce the risk of accidents caused by driving fatigue and errors by assisting steering, braking and acceleration. In addition, other vehicles and lane markings in the lane can also be identified. The system combines radar sensors and front-facing cameras. In addition to the existing forward-facing camera lens, it is also equipped with a low-mounted front camera lens for monitoring traffic conditions at congested and busy intersections, and an automatic emergency braking function when reversing. ?In addition, active headlights with automatic switching high beam control function are optional.

The power system includes two original 1.6-liter and 2.0-liter four-cylinder engines. The 1.6-liter engine codenamed FB16 has a maximum horsepower of 113hp/6200rpm and a maximum torque of 148 Nm/3600rpm. As for the FB20’s 2.0-liter engine, it has a maximum horsepower of 152hp and a maximum torque of 196 Nm. As for the new gasoline-electric model this time, in terms of technical specifications, there is no change compared with the Forester e-Boxer. It uses a horizontally opposed four-cylinder gasoline engine with a maximum horsepower of 148bhp/?5600rpm, paired with a 12.3kW electric motor, and matched with a CVT continuously variable transmission. ?

The e-Boxer model also adds shift paddles. The CVT has six predetermined gear ratios, allowing the driver to use the CVT to select six preset fixed gear ratios to shift gears, and Needless to say, the entire car also comes standard with a symmetrical four-wheel drive system. Subaru's global carbon reduction plan includes reducing total carbon dioxide emissions by 20,000 tons per year, and will reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 90% by the end of 2050. At the same time, the company is currently working with Toyota to jointly develop an electric crossover SUV.

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