| Production | 2006 - 2011 |
|---|---|
| Class | Kei car |
| Body style | 5-door hatchback |
| Layout | FF layout F4 layout optional |
| Engine | 658 cc EN07D DOHC AVCS I 4 658 cc EN07X DOHC I 4 supercharged |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual iCVT |
| Wheelbase | 2,360 mm (92.9 in) |
| Length | 3,395 mm (133.7 in) |
| Width | 1,475 mm (58.1 in) |
| Height | 1,645 mm (64.8 in) |
| Curb weight | 930 kg (2,050.3 lb) |
The Subaru Stella is a Japanese automobile produced by Subaru starting June 2006. The Stella is based on the same architecture as the Subaru R2. Has a 4-door hatchback, It can be considered as a direct replacement of the Subaru Pleo despite the fact the Pleo is still currently in production, and is Subaru's re-entry into the market segment dominated by the Suzuki Wagon R and the Daihatsu Move, hoping to recapture market share after the R2's less-than-expected sales performance. The Stella's dimensions are more parking structure friendly where vehicle stacking is utilized over the Pleo.
The name "Stella" is Italian for "star", a reference to the Subaru logo.
Due to the investment of Toyota,[1] the future production status of the Stella is in question as Toyota has announced that Subaru kei cars will be replaced in model year 2010,[2] with Toyota already selling a Toyota vehicle rebadged as a Subaru, currently called the Subaru Dex. The second-generation Stella is a rebadged Daihatsu Move, introduced in Japan May 11, 2011.
In June 2008 Subaru unveiled an electric concept vehicle combining the Stella platform with the electric drive from the Subaru R1e,[3] which uses TEPCO lithium-ion batteries.[4]
It has been showcased at the G8 Summit on 2008-07-07.[4] Fuji announced in June 2009 that it plans to sell 170 units through March 2010, primarily to fleet and government users in Japan, with deliveries beginning in late July 2009.[5]
It is going to be sold in the European Union in 2010-09-02.[6]