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Subaru Pleo RA

1998 – 2002

The Subaru Pleo is a kei car produced by Subaru in Japan since 1998. It falls in the tall wagon segment of kei cars and is designed to be taller than conventional kei car hatchbacks but shorter than microvans like the Suzuki Wagon R. The Pleo is equipped with a range of 658 cc I4 engines, including SOHC, DOHC, and supercharged options, available in two different trim levels. This model competes with other kei cars like the Honda Life, Daihatsu Move, and Mitsubishi Toppo in its category. The name "Pleo" is derived from Latin, meaning "to fill" or "to fulfill." The first-generation Pleo, known as RA1/RA2/RV1/RV2, was introduced in 1998 after Japanese regulations required a size change in the kei car tax bracket. It replaced the Vivio and was equipped with three versions of the EN07 engine. These included a naturally aspirated engine producing 46 PS (34 kW), a supercharged variant with 64 PS (47 kW), and a "mildcharged" version aiming for similar performance to a one-liter car. Key Points: - The Subaru Pleo is a kei car designed by Subaru in Japan, available since 1998. - It falls into the tall wagon segment of kei cars and is taller than regular hatchbacks but shorter than microvans. - The Pleo features