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Subaru Vivio KK, 1 generation 03.1992 - 09.1998

1 generation
(KK) 03.1992 - 09.1998
E-KK3, E-KK4
1 generation
Hatchback, 3dr
Hatchback
Open
The name of this car comes from the number 550. The fact is that originally the engine volume of small cars was 550cc. If you write this number in Roman numerals, it turns out VV0, which in translation into English letters sounds like "vivio". At the time of the release of this model, the volume of its engine, however, was equal to 660cc. Unlike most small cars that are based on commercial vehicles, the Vivio was designed as a passenger sedan. As a result, it has a richer exterior design. Thanks to the complete set of in-line 4-cylinder engine, all-wheel drive, as well as continuously variable transmission ECVT (electronically controlled V-belt variator), this model is slightly higher than other "small cars". Top-of-the-line sports modifications such as the 3-door RX and 5-door GX. In 1997, a model was released, equipped with an in-line 4-cylinder DOHC engine with an intercooler and supercharger, as well as an ECTV transmission, which has a sport driving mode and the ability to switch to a 6-speed "manual". There is also a modification made in the English retro style. Its interior is equipped with leather seats. In 1993, the T Top was released in limited quantities, the first model in Japan to have electric rear windows.
The name of this car comes from the number 550. The fact is that originally the engine volume of small cars was 550cc. If you write this number in Roman numerals, it turns out VV0, which in translation into English letters sounds like "vivio". At the time of the release of this model, the volume of its engine, however, was equal to 660cc. Unlike most small cars that are based on commercial vehicles, the Vivio was designed as a passenger sedan. As a result, it has a richer exterior design. Thanks to the complete set of in-line 4-cylinder engine, all-wheel drive, as well as continuously variable transmission ECVT (electronically controlled V-belt variator), this model is slightly higher than other "small cars". Top-of-the-line sports modifications such as the 3-door RX and 5-door GX. In 1997, a model was released, equipped with an in-line 4-cylinder DOHC engine with an intercooler and supercharger, as well as an ECTV transmission, which has a sport driving mode and the ability to switch to a 6-speed "manual". There is also a modification made in the English retro style. Its interior is equipped with leather seats. In 1993, the T Top was released in limited quantities, the first model in Japan to have electric rear windows.
The Vivio was Japan's first car with electric rear windows. Its release, which began in 1993, was timed to coincide with the 40th anniversary of Subaru. This model went on sale in a limited edition of 3,000 pieces.
Despite the fact that the Vivio is a subcompact model, it is equipped with 4 seats. The transmission is either a continuously variable ECVT (electronically controlled V-belt variator) or a 5-speed manual transmission. This model is available with front-wheel drive only.

In 1994, a modification equipped with a supercharger engine, as well as a GX-T modification, was released in the amount of 1000 copies. The name of the car comes from the number 550. The fact is that initially the maximum engine capacity of small cars under Japanese law was 550cc. If you write this number in Roman numerals, you get VV0, which in English pronunciation sounds like "vivio". At the time of the release of this model, the volume of its engine, however, was already equal to 660cc.