Fuji Heavy releases Subaru R2 minicar

TOKYO, Japan - Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. said on Dec. 8 it has released a new minicar, the Subaru R2 (photo), which features a round-shape design, light body and high gas mileage. The Subaru R2 employs a newly developed undercarriage, which makes it weigh about 70 kilograms lighter than the existing Pleo minicar. The new car has a high fuel efficiency of 24 kilometers per liter.

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