13 October 2009
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This stylish gullwing Subaru hints at the company’s preference for petrol hybrids rather than diesels as a green solution.
The Hybrid Tourer concept has a boxer turbo engine with direct injection, mated to two electric motors. Under normal conditions it uses the petrol engine, with the rear-mounted electric motor assisting under acceleration and the front motor kicking in when driving uphill.
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Subaru Hybrid Tourer revealed
The car has sharp, modern styling that should influence future models, and huge doors swing open to reveal a sumptuous leather interior with four individual seats.
“We may go down the petrol hybrid route rather than extensive development on diesel,” said a company insider.
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