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Subaru Sambar 6th Gen

2009 – 2012 — Japan

The Subaru Sambar is a cabover truck and microvan produced by Subaru, initially launched in 1961. It became Japan's second truck to meet the strict Keitora (Kei vehicle) tax class regulations, following the Kurogane Baby. The vehicle is currently in its eighth generation, having transitioned to a rebadged Daihatsu Hijet starting with the sixth generation. Key points: 1. The Subaru Sambar is a cabover truck and microvan made by Subaru. 2. It entered the market in 1961 as Japan's second Keitora-compliant truck. 3. The Sambar continues to be produced today and is now in its eighth generation. 4. From the sixth generation onward, the vehicle became a rebranded Daihatsu Hijet. 5. The Sambar has traditionally featured a rear engine, rear-wheel-drive layout. 6. Its construction utilizes body-on-frame rather than unibody design. 7. Early models used an air-cooled engine from the Subaru 360, later transitioning to water-cooled engines from models like the Subaru Rex, Vivio, and Pleo. 8. In 1980, the Sambar introduced the option for four-wheel drive, enhancing its capabilities.