In this post, I reported that Subaru planned to sell non-all-wheel drive and non-boxered engine models in the future. Actually, Subaru has a long tradition of selling front-wheel drive cars in Europe. Remember the Justy, which a re-badged Suzuki Swift. This time, Subaru is re-badging the Daihatsu Sirion as a Justy model to reinforce the European line-up.
The car will be available with a choice of two versions: the city-driving 1.0E and the sporty 1.0S. The two versions are powered by the same engine, a 1.0 litre 3 cylinder petrol engine, which has power output of 68bhp qt 6,000 rpm and a torque of 63 lb ft at 3,600 rpm. It runs the 0-60mph in 13.5 seconds and the top speed reaches 100mph. With its 118g/km CO2 emissions, the new Justy won’t be excited to drive but will allow Subaru to improve its position regarding the European regulations.
No words on pricing yet from Subaru, but with the Daihatsu Sirion basic model costing £7,460, expect the new Justy to weigh in about £7,500-8,000. The entry-level model includes ABS with EBD, driver, passenger, side and front and rear curtain airbags, alloy wheels, air-conditioning, electric mirrors and reverse sensors.
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