What happened to the Subaru Justy?

The Subaru Justy: A Brief History
The Subaru Justy is a subcompact hatchback that has been sold by Japanese automobile manufacturer Subaru since 1984. The first generation of the Justy was manufactured from 1984 to 1994. After that, Subaru sold rebadged versions of other vehicles under the Justy nameplate. For example, the company introduced a rebadged Daihatsu Boon (second generation) as the Justy at the 2007 Frankfurt Motor Show. The Justy was equipped with a 1.0 or 1.2-liter straight-three engine, front/four-wheel drive, and either an electronically controlled continuously variable transaxle or a 5-speed manual transaxle. In 2010, the Justy was replaced with the Subaru Trezia. However, the Justy nameplate was revived in November 2016 as a rebadged Toyota Tank and its twin counterpart, the Toyota Roomy and Daihatsu Thor.
Changes and Rebadging
After the original Justy faded away, Subaru kept the name but not the vehicle. In the late 1990s, a lightly reworked Suzuki Cultus was sold in some markets, primarily Europe, as the Justy. Later generations of the Justy had no relation to the original and were based on mini-MPVs like the Suzuki Ignis and Daihatsu Boon.
Discontinuation
The Subaru Justy faced discontinuation after the 1994 model year. There were conflicting reports about the discontinuation, with Subaru’s headquarters in Cherry Hill, N.J., stating that 1994 would be the Justy’s last year, while a contradiction from Fuji was labeled as a “mistranslation” by a Subaru spokesman. Regardless, it was clear that the Justy was nearing the end of its production run by 1994.
Legacy and Collectibility
The Subaru Justy is not considered a collectible car, and there is no record of it showing up at collector auctions in the United States. However, occasionally, a Justy may be offered in an online auction. The Justy’s unconventional features, such as its 3-cylinder engine, continuously variable automatic transmission, and optional all-wheel drive, did not work well together. The Justy’s small engine lacked power and was prone to reliability issues, such as oil pump failures. Despite these challenges, the Justy had its unique place in automotive history.
Conclusion
The Subaru Justy was a subcompact hatchback that was manufactured by Subaru from 1984 to 1994. After that, Subaru sold rebadged versions of other vehicles under the Justy nameplate. The Justy faced discontinuation after the 1994 model year, and later generations of the Justy had no relation to the original. While the Justy is not considered a collectible car, it had its unique features and place in automotive history.

Do they still make Subaru Justy?

Subaru manufactured the Justy from 1984 to 1994; since then it has sold rebadged versions of other vehicles under the Justy nameplate.

Did the Subaru Justy have a boxer engine?

Like the Ignis, the Justy featured a small instrument cluster designed in a binocular style. Since Subaru had only boxer engines, which were unsuitable for the little car, the Justy’s engines were carried-over from its sibling, the Ignis.

When was the Subaru Justy discontinued?

1994
The Justy was discontinued in 1994 due to declining sales. The main reason for the discontinuation was the rise of the crossover SUV market.

Why not to buy a 3 cylinder engine?

Cons of 3 Cylinder Engines
Not Refined: An engine is said to be better refined if it works well in four sectors, including compression, intake, power and exhaust. However, since 3-cylinder engines have one less engine, it makes power after 120-degree rotation. In contrast, a 4-cylinder makes it after every 90 degrees.

Why is Subaru shutting down production?

TOKYO – Subaru temporarily suspended production at three plants in Japan, including the factories making the Forester and Crosstrek crossovers for export as well as the BRZ sporty coupe, after a 35-year veteran worker was crushed to death, Japanese media reported.

Did Toyota buy out Subaru?

Subaru is a subsidiary of the Subaru Corporation, formerly known as Fuji Heavy Industries, which Toyota does have a small stake in. That said, while Subaru does partner with Toyota on multiple models, such as the Solterra (built in a Toyota factory) and BRZ , it is still an independent company.

Did Subaru make a 3 cylinder engine?

In the 70s, Subarus use standard 2-stroke cycle engines called the EK engine; variations of which were used until the late 1980s. Next came the EF 3 cylinder engines, and the 4 cylinder EA engine was most commonly used until the late 1990s.

Has Subaru ever made a v8?

An inline 8 cylinder is very long and very heavy. Subaru uses the flat four engine to reduce weight and keep it lower in the vehicle for a lower center of gravity. Subaru has over 50 years of engineering invested in the flat engine – now exclusively flat-4 engines – for various reasons.

What is special about the Subaru boxer engine?

Benefits of the Subaru Boxer Engine:
Flat design fits low in the car, keeping the center of gravity low for better handling. Also, low mounting means that a catastrophic front collision sends the engine under the passengers instead of into their bodies. Fewer parts means fewer repairs and greater reliability.

What is the most rare Subaru?

The Subaru Impreza S201 is an ultra-rare GC8 model, with only 87 cars ever made, making it rarer than even the iconic 22B. The S201 is faster than the 22B in a straight line, with a top speed of 135 mph and 0-60 mph in 4.9 seconds.