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This is how the Subaru SVX attempted to enter the luxury/performance category
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 20 พ.ค. 2022
- The Subaru SVX was intended to be a uniquely designed, luxury/performance coupe spanning from model years 1992 through 1997.
The Subaru SVX didn't compete with the likes of the 300ZX, Toyota Supras or similar cars. It was more of a class in its own.
The Giugiaro-designed Subaru SVX came standard with all-wheel drive initially, then offered front wheel drive.
Subaru was looking to banish its “cheap car” image. And it was assumed that a sporty coupe loaded with tech and concept-car quirks could be the type of car to do just that. Subaru had lofty expectations and was planning on moving 10,000 SVXs annually.
The SVX’s only connection to its predecessor, the XT6, was the water-cooled flat-six engine, but even that was significantly revamped from the XT6. The 2.7 liter now displaced 3.3 liters. Overhead cams transitioned from single to dual, and valves per cylinder from two to four. Further modifications included a new resonance induction system, lofty 10:1 compression, and more intelligent electronics.
With all that came a potent 230 horses, 224 pound-feet of torque, and a revving to a 6500-rpm redline. While all of this sounded great on paper, in reality, the 230 horsepower was simply too much power for any of Subaru’s manual transmissions.
Therefore, Subaru only offered the SVX with a four-speed automatic. At the time, this was the only transmission that could effectively handle the engine’s power.
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AWESOME VIDEO!! The production quality and level of detail was epic! The SVX was definitely underrated and needs more recognition. Thanks for making these videos acknowledging these types of cars~ These 90s era of cars are far more interesting than today's models. The older cars had more of a driver to car connection. Can't wait for the next vid!
Thanks for tuning in bro! Yeah 80s and 90s cars are fantastic.
This was simply marvelous. Calling this a mere “video” doesn’t do it justice. This is more of a well thought-out and executed documentary that’s worthy of national television. And giving credit to these often forgotten cars is a great deed. Outstanding job, sir 👍🏻
Thanks for watching bro. Yeah we’re dedicated to these often forgotten automobiles. Appreciate the support!
At the start I thought this was a vhs transfer but as I’m watching I’m instead surprised & seriously impressed by your quite evident hard work creating this. Really excellent!! Always have loved the idiosyncratic SVX & it’s great to discover a doc of this caliber about it :) Also, memory lane....when my (then) Civic was stolen my mother gave me her Acura Legend, an almost identical example to the one in the beginning of the vid. It was 2-tone, grey/darker grey. Still miss it!
Hi there 👋. Yes it is quite a bit of work producing these vids, but it’s definitely worth it-recognizing and sharing the history of these fine automobiles. Sorry that happened with your Civic, but I’m also glad to hear you got to experience the Acura Legend. Great cars indeed! Thanks for tuning in.
@@MotorMaster_Stunticon Hey thanks for replying friend, and you should definitely be proud of all this effort! I’m sure you are but just saying :) The saddest thing about the Civic was A) a week before an idiot blew a stop sign and hit me drivers side - thus had it repaired & frankly the paint job was great, B) literally installed a Kenwood system 2 weeks before, and C)was finally stolen during a first date w a girl, and I had a full tank of gas damnit. Sigh. But that Legend L was amazing, ended up being really lucky! Cheers
Wow that’s a wild story! Thanks for sharing that with us. We’re glad to hear you’re Ok after that crash.
I like these longer videos. I’ll finish watching after my shift. And I totally forgot about these cars btw. Thanks for discussing it.
No problem bro. Finish watching whenever.
Thank you for another video. It was educational and informative. I had no idea Subaru had so much trouble. I recall all the cars you shared. When you think Subaru you think Legacy, the sports car sedan and 4 wheel drive vehicles. That is what they sell now. They did play to their strengths.
Yep they had a lot of issues with the car, selling it at least. It was an overall good car, and got great response at the auto show, but once on sale, no one bought them. Typical.
Well made and very informative video! I bought a 92 model ten years ago for $2000, an awesome deal as it was a single owner car with relatively low mileage and full options, it is called CH-pack here in Switzerland, there's even a stock 6 CD-changer in the trunk. This car is a dream to drive and still going strong today without any major work needed.
It's funny how people never know what this car actually is. A few years ago, while entering a parking field at a music festival, the staff laughed at me and told me there was no way I'll be able to get out as a storm was coming. I answered something like " You're kidding me, it's a 4WD". The next day, the field had become a swamp, the organizers had to ask farmers to come with their tractors and get all the stuck vehicles out. Again, people laughed at me and my friends when we casually entered the SVX but not so much when we drove away after having done a few farewell donuts. 🤪
Hey thanks for watching. Sounds about right, ten years ago you could find one on the cheap with low miles.. nowadays prices are climbing, especially in my part of the U.S. I’d like to get my hands on another LSi.
@@MotorMaster_Stunticon Yes, prices are on the rise here as well, I just checked and there are only 5 for sale countrywide between $6k and $20k. Hope you'll be able to find one
And i meant to add, that was a lot of money for the twin turbo 300ZX. I didn't realize they were pretty much 80 grand in today's money once inflation was factored in. The SVX was kinda pricey too. Subaru wanted waay too much for that car.
Dude...your level of detail is great. Good delivery too. I actually forgot about the SVX... lol
Thanks man. Yeah I’m sure a lot of people forgot about them.
Proud owner of both an SVX and an Impulse so I've been loving the fan service I've been getting when your videos pop up in my feed haha
Great work and attention to detail as always 👏
An Impulse and an SVX? That’s a pretty nice collection. Thanks for tuning in. You guys are awesome.
Thanks for a thorough review of the SVX. I owned two SVX's that I purchased new in the '90's, and currently own a third one today.
No problem. The SVX needs more recognition. Glad to hear you still own one. I wish I kept my Bordeaux Pearl LSi.
Great video.
I've owned my 92' Ebony Lsl for over ten years now.
Since it turned 30 years old this year, I was able register it as a collector vehicle here in Washington state. No more front plate!
I've liked this car from the first time that I saw one. I never want to sell it.
That’s great. I don’t blame you for not selling it. They are becoming increasingly rare nowadays.
Excellent presentation! 👏 👏 👏
Glad you enjoyed.
On campus one of the teachers had one of these and I always wondered what it was. That was the only one I ever seen.
Yeah they’re kinda a rare sight.
Finally a video where someone knows how to pronounce Bala Cynwyd...lol being originally from Philly. I let people know that in Pennsylvania names aren't pronounced the way its spelled. There are people that don't believe there such a place called King of Prussia😄 Anyway keep up the good work on these Videos. Could you also do a video on What Happened to the Mazda Millennia or Mitsubishi Diamante which at one time were considered Mazda & Mitsubishi Premium Luxury Models? Just a thought 🤔
Haha yep I actually traveled to some of these locations so I’m familiar with the culture and all that. As far as the Millennia and Diamanté that’s a great idea, we’ll see what we can do…
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Love it. I had a 96 LS. Couldn't find an AWD LSI but still got so many looks and compliments. Period were always wanting to race me based on the looks. 🤣🤣🤣. I hope to get another one day if I can find one in decent shape. I also h had the lotus tuned impulse turbo. 😁. In the 80's a lot of the legacy, markets had the window within a window concepts but would never bring them to market
Yeah bro all those old cars from the late 80s and 90s. Miss those days. And yeah I know what you mean about people always wanting to race based on the looks. Fox body mustangs, SN-95s and riced-out civics for some reason.
@@MotorMaster_Stunticon 🤣🤣🤣 that's so true! It was always those. I didn't stand a chance unless they had the old 3.8 and then it was game on. I used to be a car sketch monkey back in those days and almost every design had the window within
Nice man. I had a 3.8 SN-95 myself back in the day. Tuned. An unsuspecting SN-95 with the 302 (with the horizontal taillamps) wanted to race at a stoplight. My 3.8 blew his doors off..
And thanks for watching.
@@MotorMaster_Stunticon 🤣🤣🤣 sweet.... and the lighter front end should've given better handling.
Gran Turismo vibes here
Edit: Imagine if Subaru released a 2023 version of the SVX...
I thought the same. It’d be great to see these nameplates return on modern interpretations of these cars.
@@MotorMaster_Stunticon man....just the thought of it is awesome, let alone of Subaru actually brought it back...
It would be a crossover with a CVT.
Another excellent video that I thoroughly enjoyed watching - I even learned something new! I never knew that Subaru offered a FWD version. While never a big SVX fan I liked its styling and found it quite comfortable. Unfortunately I never did get the chance to drive it. I never understood Subaru's reason behind this car as it really had no discernable place in the market outside of a highly focused grand tourer. Its looks said sports car but omitted the manual and RWD for enthusiasts. It didn't offer a high performance model to compete with the big dogs. The obnoxious plastic wood screamed tacky Detroit pseudo-luxury but was screwed together in a quality Japanese way. I never did care for the window-in-a-window windows but appreciated that the rears did roll down. The AWD was a nice touch but I didn't find it useful outside of a snowy climate. Overall I thought it was a nice car but there were much better options to this late teen early 20s something. But oh how I miss the Japanese car revolution of the mid 80s to the mid 90s. What a marvelous time to be alive! Great music, too!
Yep, they offered the FWD model to lessen the price. And I agree the music of the 90s were great. I still listen to 90s music regularly (all genres).
well made video ,
What’s up Yoshi! Thanks for watching
The SVX is weird but lovely! The Delorean of the 90s!!
Agreed.
Good video! What was the deal with that red light at 36:10? That's a weird looking one!
Yeah there are a lot of weird red lights, you just gotta look for ‘em.
I think it'll be wicked if someone do a Porsche F6 swap in this! Flat 6 to a flat 6!
Other maybe.s; Ford's awarded '59, unloved '60 Quicksilver design (one of my faves), back-to-basic '61s? Or compare '60 import fighters: Ford, Chev and Mopar compacts?
Thanks for the recommendation and continued support. Definitely sounds interesting to talk about those aforementioned models.
Well done!
Cool, thanks for watching it.
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I think the subru svx is probably the best subru out of all the other subrus
Thay made
NSX is what SVX would have become
🤔 interesting observation.
Was a Japanese Mercury Cougar, too heavy to be a true sports car, but not luxurious enough to compete with Mercedes or Cadilliac. That it was a new entry into a dying segment, as semi-luxury coupes market share was being eaten by the SUV.
True statement. Yeah it definitely didn’t compete with the contemporary sports cars of the day, but overall I think it was and still is a neat car.
@@MotorMaster_Stunticon The current model it would compare to is the Kia Stinger. And I agree that it was a cool car. The Diamond star motors cars and Ford Probe muddled what a Japanese touring coupe should be, which was fairly sporty but not expensive for the market for what looked the same-ish appearance wise to the Subaru. The SVX came to market when the Probe and Eclipses had saturated the market a year before. That the SVX was more a Japanese T-Bird than a Probe, just did not compute with buyers. Add to that, the Movie Robocop's advertised car, the SUX being so, so similar in name, made the younger me giggle reading about it, and unintentionally made the car uncool via name alone.
Valid points. Thanks for sharing that with us.
People say that subru is the safest car but it's nice video tho
Car "experts' " goofs: '57 all Mopar (fab look, bad quality) also '62 Dodge, Plymouth shrunk badly; Ford Edsel; Cadillac Cimarron, Allanté, Catera... *Why not* a top new Subaru division!?
Cadillac Catera. 🤔 Yes, a few gentleman have requested that model as well as the Allanté.
These were pretty nice! I think these and the Ford Probes were similar.
What’s up bro. Yeah a lot of people mistook them for DSMs. I owned one and a lot of people thought it was an eclipse.
@@MotorMaster_Stunticon That body design was epic for sure. I made that mistake of thinking it was an eclipse as well 😂
Haha. Well, at least the Eclipse was a good looking car.
@@markopolo945 how did you mistake an svx for an eclipse?
That side view of the concept svx gives off a first gen ford probe vibe
Yeah it sure does