The Subaru Traviq is a new class of passenger vehicle that seats up to seven. The compact yet roomy Traviq, originally developed in Germany, is produced by General Motors and will be available at Subaru dealers in Japan. The Traviq exterior has been rendered in one elegantly flowing body line. At the same time, the design expresses stability and safety in its long wheelbase and short front and rear overhangs. The middle row of seats slides back as much as 30 cm. A spacious cabin for five adults can be easily created by folding the rear seats into the floor and sliding the middle row all the way back, leaving a small luggage space in the rear.

All models have been fitted with a four-sensor, four-channel antilock brake system (ABS) that ensures outstanding braking control in sudden stops. The ABS also comes with the electronically controlled EBD brake pressure distribution system that optimizes braking forces in the rear wheels, no matter how much the balance of front and rear weight fluctuates with varying numbers of passengers and luggage loads. All models have been equipped with heat-resistant, UV-protective windshield glass. The S and L packages both come with tinted UV-protective glass in the rear door, rear quarter and rear gate windows.

The new Traviq was developed as a fun-to-drive compact vehicle that seats seven, and its innovative design has created a spacious interior inside a compact body. Its flexible seating system allows a variety of cabin options, including conversion of a seven-seater to a two-seater without the removal of a single seat. In keeping with Subaru’s heritage of nimble maneuverability with outstanding driving performance, the Traviq is equipped with a 2.2-litre inline 4-cylinder DOHC engine that ensures outstanding torque output in low to medium speed ranges.