JMS 2023: Subaru unveils first EV concept car, the Subaru SPORT MOBILITY Concept
・At its press briefing at the Japan Mobility Show 2023 (JMS 2023) held at Tokyo Big Sight, Subaru Corporation (Subaru) President and Representative Director Mr. Atsushi Osaki took the stage to unveil two concept models as next-generation mobility vehicles that showcase Subaru's future.
・The SUBARU SPORT MOBILITY Concept, an electric vehicle (EV) concept car, expresses the joy of driving at will in the age of electrification, from the ordinary to the extraordinary, and the freedom to go anywhere, anytime. This is an EV concept model that foreshadows the evolution of SUBARU SPORT value.
・At the same time, the company unveiled the SUBARU AIR MOBILITY Concept, a concept model of air mobility. This concept model shows the future of "more freedom of mobility" that Subaru is aiming for, and aerospace and automotive engineers are currently collaborating on a flight demonstration.
・In addition to the two concept models, the all-new Levorg Layback SUV and the improved Solterra, both of which were officially unveiled on the day, are also on display. The all-new Levorg Layback SUV, newly developed for the Japanese market, has received more orders than anticipated since the start of pre-order taking on September 7. The improved Solterra, an electric SUV, has improved quick-charging performance in low-temperature environments and updated driving support functions.
・Subaru also revealed its commitment to manufacturing innovation and the creation of new value, and, as part of the "One Life Project”, announced collaboration with the Japan Natural Parks Foundation, which manages and operates national parks. Through this project, the company hopes to expand the circle of collaboration with organizations that, like Subaru, are working to protect life and to enrich life, delivering new value to customers and society.
