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ANOTHER VIZIV , ANOTHER STUNNING DEBUT
Five years ago , Subaru set the automotive world on its collective ear with the release of the VIZIV CONCEPT at the 2013 Geneva International Motor Show . This year , the same venue saw the debut of the VIZIV TOURER CONCEPT , an ultra-aggressive wagon that may well set the stage for a forthcoming Subaru production model . This concept features a SUBARU BOXER engine , Subaru Symmetrical Full-Time AWD and two roofmounted cameras that link to the Subaru EyeSight ® Driver-Assist Technology system .
The VIZIV series of concept vehicles has toured the world over the past half-decade and set a bold , new direction for the Subaru design language . The VIZIV-7 debuted at the 2016 Los Angeles Auto Show and foreshadowed the brand-new Subaru Ascent , which appeared in final production form at the same show a year later .
A few years prior , the VIZIV-2 concept was digitally adapted and dubbed the VIZIV GT Vision Gran Turismo for a starring role in the popular Gran Turismo 6 videogame . Under the skin , many of the VIZIV concepts also showcase advanced hybrid technology in the form of a SUBARU BOXER engine married to either one or two electric motors .
The name “ VIZIV ” derives from the phrase “ Vision for Innovation ” and is intended to illustrate the concepts of “ enjoyment and peace of mind ” while behind the wheel of a Subaru . Fans can look for more VIZIV concepts to appear down the road and for the ideas expressed to show up in dealer showrooms before too long .
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