Subaru Justy
The Subaru Justy was offered between the summer of 1984 and mid-2011 small car the Japanese automaker Subaru. Specificity of the Justy was that it was equipped with all-wheel drive. The latest version offered only front wheel drive.
Model generations
- Justy I type KAD (1984-1995)
- Justy II Type JMA, MS (1995-2003; based on the Suzuki Swift)
- Justy III Type MHY (2003-2007; based on the Suzuki Ignis )
- Justy IV type M300F ( 2007-2011; based on the Daihatsu Sirion )
Model history
While the first generation was still a proprietary development by Subaru, was sought after to reduce costs, cooperation with other manufacturers. In the second and third generation you put this on a collaboration with Suzuki and produced the corresponding models together at Magyar Suzuki Zrt. in Esztergom. The cooperation was terminated after the end of the participation of General Motors at Fuji Heavy Industries - General Motors was also involved in Suzuki. Because of the new investment by Toyota in Fuji Heavy Industries now was a collaboration with the Toyota subsidiary Daihatsu.
Since 2011, the Subaru Trezia now being built, based on a Toyota model.
Justy I ( KAD type )
Subaru Justy (1984-1989)
Launched in the summer of 1984 first generation of the Justy was based on the smaller Subaru Rex 2 from 1981, but was wider and longer.
The Justy Justy J1200 and J1000 I was only available with selectable four-wheel drive, while he could be " 1.0S 2WD Super Justy " bought for example in Austria under the name with front wheel drive in Germany. As a Subaru Justy the Tutto was built as a saloon version in collaboration with a Taiwan company exclusively for the local market. 1987, a CVT automatic transmission was optional instead of the Justy 3- speed automatic transmission previously available.
Mid-1989 was also truly cleaned while the interior remained untouched except for small details that time three and five doors bodywork available. In the same year, the Justy was also winner of the Car Environment list of VCD.
Justy II (Type JMA / MS)
Subaru Justy (1995-1997)
In autumn 1995, the first generation was replaced by a completely new model: the Justy II available as a three and five-door hatchback based on the Suzuki Swift (Model MA) and was built until the end of 2003 in cooperation with Magyar Suzuki in Hungary and received to the contrary its predecessor permanent all-wheel drive.
The Justy II was visually revised in the fall of 1997. On the Suzuki Swift are also based in North America offered the Geo Metro, the Firefly Pontiac, the Chevrolet Sprint and the Holden Barina GM Australia and it is therefore considered to be a globally marketed model.
G3X Justy (type MHY )
Subaru G3X Justy (2003-2007)
From autumn 2003, the G3X Justy was sold. The G3X Justy was made parallel to the second generation of the Suzuki Ignis (model Mk II), and is equivalent in technical terms almost identical. Thus, the Subaru Justy was no longer as small car, but belonged to the segment of sport utility vehicles (SUV ) and was next to the Subaru Forester and Subaru Outback, the third representative of this kind of Subaru. Like all Subaru models in Germany are all equipped G3X Justy third generation with permanent all-wheel drive.
Justy (type M300F )
Subaru Justy (2007-2011)
The fourth generation debuted at the Frankfurt Motor Show in autumn 2007.
The new Justy it was an OEM version of the Daihatsu Sirion and was manufactured by the Toyota subsidiary Daihatsu in order for Fuji Heavy Industries. The differences for Daihatsu Sirion were merely cosmetic in nature, both cars were largely identical. However, the Justy was in contrast to the Daihatsu Sirion, which is optionally available with all-wheel drive, sold in Germany only with front-wheel drive. The Subaru Justy was available in two trim levels, Trend and Active. The basic price for the Justy was € 12,490.
In the Swiss market, a special version was offered with all-wheel drive. Unlike its predecessor (Type G3X ), the new Justy was much smaller and not as off-road capability, so that it is more likely to be regarded again as a conventional small car. The model was only available as a five-door hatchback.
Mid-2011, the Justy was replaced by Subaru Trezia.
Engine technology
The Justy models were not driven Subaru typical of boxer engines, but by inline engines.
The first generation models were initially given a long-throw 1.0 -liter three- cylinder with a balance shaft, which was an evolution of parallel twin engine from the Subaru Rex. This engine has a power output of 40 kW. Later, the stroke was extended with new crankshaft, also there was now a 1.2 liter engine with 50 kW (68 hp) to choose from. This engine also comes in Subaru Libero used.
As of 1991, the right- thirsty 1.2 -liter petrol engine was fitted with a multi-point injection and reached its long-stroke piston assembly with maximum torque at 2,800 rpm. The exhaust system was also equipped with a regulated three -way catalytic converter of the first generation and achieved a standard of Euro 1, by retrofit systems 2-norm and the Euro.
Since the model change in 1995 Justy models were powered by four-cylinder engines that were produced by Suzuki and also found use in the sister models Suzuki Swift and Suzuki Ignis.
From autumn 2007, the technique of Daihatsu and again a three -cylinder engine with 1.0 l displacement was used. This engine delivered 51 kW (70 hp) at 6,000 rpm and reached a maximum torque of 94 Nm at 3.600/min. He met the Euro 4 emission standard
Wheel
The Justy I have a manually selectable four-wheel drive with no center differential. The rear axle differential makes no blocking effect. By a transfer case which is driven by a negative pressure diaphragm, the rear axle can also be driven. When switching between front- and all-wheel drive is not pressing the clutch needed.
The Justy Justy II and III have a permanent all-wheel drive. The rear axle is driven by a viscous coupling. This transmits only a torque to the rear axle, if due to slip at the front axle, a speed difference between the axles occurs.
The Justy IV possessed in contrast to all other Subaru models for the German market is not all-wheel drive, but only front wheel drive.
Chassis Technology
The Justy I had independent suspension, with front MacPherson struts and wishbones, rear, a semi-trailing arm axle with separate built-in shock absorbers and springs. The ground clearance is 170 mm.
The Justy IV has front wheel suspension with MacPherson struts and wishbones, rear, a torsion beam axle. The ground clearance is 150 mm.
Quality and technology of the Justy I
The Justy I is a reliable, but also in need of care vehicle. Originally from the eighties body is very susceptible to corrosion damage with no additional rust protection. Typical of the engines of this generation is oil loss. The seals on the crankshaft and camshaft must be replaced at least every 100,000 km, often arisen because of the lack of oil bearing damage to the crankshaft.
Prone to corrosion are:
- All Radlaufbleche
- Entire lower folded edge of the front fender
- Rear wheel wells (due to cracks in the sealant of the flange )
- Welding edges of the front strut towers, with cracks in the sealant
- Below the windscreen, in each case in the vicinity of the A-pillar of the window seal created circular perforation corrosion
Also vulnerable are the rather thin lacquered chassis parts whose joints just corrode easily in winter use.
The strengths of the Justy are in trouble electronics and stable drive technology, which can also tolerate high mileage at normal maintenance and care.
The Justy world
In some European countries the Justy I was sold under the name Subaru Trendy. In Taiwan, the Justy I was available as a sedan with more powerful engines under the name Subaru Tutto. Some of the Justy was also sold as J10 or J12 ( depending on the engine variant). In Europe, the three-door Justy I was available in limited numbers as station wagons. The rear windows were covered with this model and the trunk, and the side inner panel were flattened.
Starting with the Justy II was offered after the end of production of the first generation only in Europe, the Subaru Justy.
Awards
In January 2010, the Subaru Justy from the ADAC Yellow Angel Award in the category of quality, this award was based on a survey among members of the ADAC and the " outstanding performance in the ADAC breakdown statistics ".