Subaru Corporation traces its automotive division to Fuji Heavy Industries, established in 1953 in Tokyo, with its first production car, the Subaru 1500, launching in 1958. Subaru gained renown for its horizontally opposed “Boxer”-engine layout and standard Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive, debuting in the Leone range in 1972 to improve traction and vehicle balance. Iconic performance models include the Impreza WRX (1992), featuring rally-derived turbocharging, and the BR-Z sports coupe (2012), co-developed with Toyota. In 2023, Subaru sold over 1 million vehicles globally, with strong market share in North America and Japan. Its SUVs—Forester, Outback, and Crosstrek—feature high ground clearance and versatile cargo capacity. Subaru continues to refine its EyeSight driver-assist system, achieving top safety ratings in global NCAP tests.