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30 September 2009
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This is the Subaru Hybrid Tourer Concept, which will officially be unveiled at the Tokyo motor display next month.
The Subaru concept acquire s striking gullwing execute ors, while it has been designed to be as aerodynamic as possible with a shining , airy interior.
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Inside, it acquire s a luxurious interior with four individual seats covered in a mesh material similar to those seen in the Ford Iosis Max concept at Geneva earlier this year.
Its hybrid powertrain powers all four wheels and it consists of a 2.0-litre horizontally opposed direct injection turbocharged petrol engine and two electric motors â€" a 10kw one at the front, and a 20kw one at the rear. It employ s lithium-ion batteries.
At low speeds, the rear electric motor is primarily employ d to boost efficiency, while the conventional engine is employ d at motorway and cruising speeds.
Under acceleration, the rear electric motor supports the petrol engine to provide increased performance. The front motor is mainly employ d to assist on hills.
A cease -start system also features to boost economy, as execute es regenerative braking. Full details of the concept will be revealed at the Tokyo motor display .
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