Subaru Leone
| Subaru Leone | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Subaru (Fuji Heavy Industries) |
| Production | 1971–1994 |
| Assembly | Ōta, Gunma, Japan |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | compact |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Subaru 1000 |
| Successor | Subaru Impreza |
| First generation | |
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Subaru Leone Hardtop
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| Overview | |
| Also called | Subaru 1400 Subaru 1600 |
| Production | 1971–1981 |
| Body and chassis | |
| Body style | 2-door coupé 2-door hardtop 2-door sedan 4-door sedan 5-door station wagon 2-door pickup truck |
| Layout |
front-wheel drive All-wheel drive optional |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 1.1 L EA61 OHV H4 (A21, Van only) 1.2 L EA64 OHV H4 (A25/65) 1.4 L EA63 OHV H4 (A22/32/62) 1.6 L EA71 OHV H4 (A33/34/67) |
| Transmission | 4-speed manual 5-speed manual 3-speed automatic |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,455 mm (96.7 in) |
| Length | 3,995 mm (157.3 in) |
| Width | 1,500 mm (59.1 in) |
| Height | 1,385 mm (54.5 in) |
| Curb weight | 775 kg (1,709 lb) |
| Second generation | |
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| Overview | |
| Production | 1979–1989 (BRAT continued through 1994) |
| Body and chassis | |
| Body style | 2-door coupé 4-door sedan 5-door station wagon 2-door pickup truck 3-door hatchback |
| Layout |
front-wheel drive four-wheel drive optional |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 1.6 L H4 OHV EA71 1.8 L H4 OHV EA81 1.8 L Turbo H4 OHV EA81 |
| Transmission | 3-speed automatic 4-speed manual 5-speed manual |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,370 mm (93.3 in) |
| Length | 3,980 mm (156.7 in) |
| Width | 1,620 mm (63.8 in) |
| Height | 1,415 mm (55.7 in) |
| Curb weight | 930 kg (2,050 lb) |
| Third generation | |
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| Overview | |
| Also called | Subaru DL/GL Subaru Loyale Subaru Omega Subaru L-Series Subaru GL-10 Subaru RX Isuzu Geminett II |
| Production | 1984–1994 |
| Body and chassis | |
| Body style | 3-door hatchback coupé 4-door sedan 5-door station wagon |
| Layout |
Front-wheel drive 4WD on Demand All-Wheel Drive (4WD Full Time) |
| Related | Subaru XT |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | |
| Transmission | 3-speed automatic 4-speed automatic 4-speed manual 5-speed manual 5-speed Dual Range manual with Differential Lock |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,470 mm (97.2 in) (sedan) |
| Length | 4,435 mm (174.6 in) (sedan) |
| Width | 1,660 mm (65.4 in) |
| Height | 1,335 mm (52.6 in) (2WD sedan) |
| Curb weight | 1,060 kg (2,340 lb) (RX) |
The Subaru Leone is a compact car produced by the Japanese car manufacturer Fuji Heavy Industries from 1971 to 1994. The word "leone" is Italian for lion.
It was released as a replacement to the Subaru 1000 and was the predecessor to the Subaru Impreza. All Leones were powered by the Subaru EA boxer engine. Most cars were equipped with optional four-wheel drive. At the time of its introduction, the Leone was Subaru's top model until 1989, when the larger Legacy was introduced.
Although released in Japan and some export markets as the Leone, for many years, this was the only vehicle sold internationally by Subaru where the smaller kei cars Rex, Vivio, R-2, 360 and Sambar were not sold or considered road legal. As a result, in major markets such as Australia, Europe and North America, it was instead identified with a trim level designation, some of which included: DL, GL, GLF, GLF5, GL-10, and RX. This means the car is often referred to simply as the Subaru GL or the Subaru L-Series.
The first generation Leone was released on October 7, 1971 as a front-wheel drive coupé, with trim levels DL, GL and GSR. April 1972 saw the introduction of the two and four-door sedans with trim levels DL, GL and in Japan, the Super Touring. At its introduction, the Leone was Subaru's largest car, and was the top level vehicle above the kei car Subaru Rex.
In September 1972 the four-wheel drive (4WD) station wagon was released, however it did not appear in the United States until 1974 as a 1975 model. The Leone was introduced before the 1972 Winter Olympics in Sapporo to emphasize its durability in adverse weather conditions. Up until this time four-wheel drive had been limited mainly to off-road vehicles, although the very expensive Jensen FF had been built in limited numbers.
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