The Subaru Suiren Original name : スバルスイレン - was a concept made by Fuji Heavy Industries - It was proposed as a sport utility wagon / stylish touring pickup with a detachable canopy & large 'indestructible' plastic windows, allowing it to be turned into a sport utility wagon. The Suiren appeared to be a direct replacement for the BRAT / Brumby / MV Pick-up - however as it was an concept-only model, it was never officially developed any further.
The name Suiren is Japanese for Water Lily - a reference to activities in lakes & woodlands ...
Design
This concept ( designer Unknown ) was developed in Japan about the early 1990's & introduced / displayed at the 1993 Tokyo motor show. It featured a detachable rear canopy, with light weight / high impact plastic window glass. Based on the Impreza platform, the proposal included the use of full time 4WD for stability & comfort, with the convenience & utility of a Pickup.
Technical
It was to be powered by a 2.5 litre 16 valve DOHC flat-4 engine with a Prodrive semi-automatic developed for WRC racing, with control buttons on the steering wheel - Including a Rally-derived full time 4WD & Viscous LSD equipped center differential transmission system & multi-link suspension. Approx. Weight : 1700 Kg
Links
https://www.subaru-impreza.de/Studien/Suiren/SuirenEng.htm
https://www.allcarindex.com/auto-car-model/Japan-Subaru-Suiren
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