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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 (second generation), at the 2007 Frankfurt Motor Show[1] 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.
| Subaru Justy | |
|---|---|
.jpg) Facelift model of first generation Subaru Justy | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Subaru Suzuki Daihatsu (2004–present) |
| Production |
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| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Subcompact (B) |
| Body style | 3-door and 5-door hatchback |
| Layout | Front engine FWD / 4WD |
| First generation | |
|---|---|
 Subaru Justy 4WD, original version | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Subaru |
| Model code | KA |
| Also called | Subaru Trendy Subaru Tutto (Taiwan) |
| Production | 1984–1994 |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Subcompact (B) |
| Body style |
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| Layout | Front engine FWD / 4WD |
| Platform | J and K |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 997 cc EF10 I3 1189 cc EF12 I3 |
| Transmission |
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| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 90 in (2,300 mm) |
| Length | 145.5 in (3,700 mm) 153.5 in (3,900 mm) (Tutto) |
| Width | 60.4 in (1,530 mm) |
| Height | 53.7 in (1,360 mm) |
| Curb weight | 1,950 lb (885 kg) |
| Chronology | |
| Successor | Subaru Trezia |
Originally designed and manufactured in Japan, the Justy was introduced in Japan for model year 1984, as a widened and stretched version of the Rex kei car, using the same doors and other pressings. To Japanese buyers, it was longer and wider and had an engine larger than kei car dimension regulations outlined, while keeping the engine displacement just under 1000 cc to minimize the annual road tax obligation. The electronically controlled, continuously variable "ECVT" transmission was introduced in February 1987.[2] Production of this model was limited to 500 per month due to limited supplies of steel bands from Van Doorne transmission, but as the Justy ECVT was not an unqualified success this was not a real problem. When supplies later increased, Subaru chose to use them for the smaller Rex instead.[2] The Justy was originally available with a low or a high roof, although the flat roofed version was eventually allowed to wither away.
European and American versions followed in 1987 and all models received a restyling in 1989. In some countries, such as Sweden, the Justy was sold under the name Subaru Trendy. In some places it was also simply marketed as the 'J-series' in early years, J10 for 1.0 L versions and J12 for the later 1.2 L versions. In many markets the Justy was only sold with four-wheel-drive, as with much of the Subaru lineup. Intended to compete with Daihatsu's one-litre Charade, the Justy was presented with a one-litre engine. Somewhat underpowered, this was later complemented by a larger 1.2-litre which eventually became the only engine installed. In European catalyzed trim, this engine offered 80 PS (59 kW) at 5200 rpm.[3]
In Taiwan, Subaru marketed a version of the Justy with a sedan-style body and an uprated 80 PS (59 kW) fuel injected EF12 engine called the Tutto. Taiwanese Subarus were assembled by their local partner Ta Ching.
Only Juty models manufactured in Japan were marketed for model years 1987-1994 with the 1.2 engine. Early models featured a low-roof, and beginning iwth model year 1989, featured a high roof. The Justy received 4WD as an option in 1988, and all models were equipped with Multi Port Fuel Injection late in 1991. For 1990, the automatic front two-point motorized passive seat belts were introduced for 3-door FWD models in the United States market only, while manual front seat belts were retained on the 4WD models. A five-door model was available from 1990 to 1994, only with 4WD.[4] A 1995 model was offered in Canada.
The Subaru Justy (they were registered as "Justy/Trendy" in Norway) was available from late 1984 with optional 4×4 and the EF10 engine. The 4×4 version came with a 40 kW (54 bhp) version of the engine with a two barrel carburetor, while the FWD version only produced 36 kW (48 bhp) with a single barrel carburetor. The 4×4 version had a factory top speed of 145 km/h (90 mph) and could accelerate 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) in 16 seconds. Gear ratios were identical on the 1.0- and 1.2-litre versions. Stock tire dimensions on the 1.0-litre version where 145-SR-12 and the 1.2-litre version had 165-65-R-13. The turning circle was of 9.8 m (32 ft) and the fuel tank was 35 litres.
Fuji Heavy Industries signed a long-term contract with Ta Ching Motor Co. in 1989 in Taiwan right after the Justy hatchback started production. Ta Ching Motor Co. later developed the Subaru Tutto notchback sedan unique to Taiwan based on the Justy hatchback.
Initially, the Justy was equipped with a 1.0 or 1.2 litre EF three-cylinder engine and either a manual transmission or a continuously variable transmission with either front wheel drive or on-demand four wheel drive. The CVT technology (a pushbelt system) was employed because with a conventional automatic transmission, performance would have been unacceptable due to the small 3-cylinder engine and due to driving conditions in Japan, where the speed limits realistically don't exceed 40 km/h (24.9 mph) in urban areas, the Justy was an affordable choice. In North America, because of the long distances, the CVT was considered unreliable, but this has not been the case in other countries.
In 1989, the gear ratios changed, front brakes and outer axle shafts were made larger, the rear differential was reinforced and the front axle shafts were identical lengths thanks to an intermediate extension shaft.
The European Justy sold from 1994 to 2001 was a rebadged second generation Suzuki Cultus built in Hungary. It used a 1.3 SOHC 8V, G13BA Suzuki engine with a Suzuki 5-speed manual transmission and AWD via a viscous clutch as standard.
1987–1988
| ECVT: | Not available until February 1987 | ||||||
| FWD: | 1st 3.071 | 2nd 1.695 | 3rd 1.137 | 4th .823 | 5th .675 | Rev 3.461 | Final 4.437 |
| 4WD: | 1st 3.071 | 2nd 1.695 | 3rd 1.137 | 4th .771 | 5th .631 | Rev 3.461 | Final 5.200, Differential 3.700 |
1989–1994
| ECVT: | 2.503-.497, Rev 2.475, Final 4.666, Differential 3.900 | ||||||
| FWD: | 1st 3.071 | 2nd 1.695 | 3rd 1.137 | 4th .794 | 5th .675 | Rev 3.461 | Final 4.800 |
| 4WD: | 1st 3.071 | 2nd 1.695 | 3rd 1.137 | 4th .794 | 5th .675 | Rev 3.461 | Final 5.285, Differential 3.700 |
After 1994, rebadged models from other manufacturers carried the Justy nameplate:
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