what do the letters SVX mean

[svxfiles]

Originally posted by red95svx
Seems like this thread pops up often.


Several of us have e-mailed Subaru over the years and we always get the same response "SVX does not stand for anything."

Safety Vehicle Xperimental, Specialty Vehicle X, Subaru Vehicle X, ........it's whatever you want it to be. My guess is that it doesn't stand for anything....someone just liked the way SVX sounds.





Dave (forget SVX, I want to know what Justy is supposed to mean!)

Dave, I worked for Subaru dealerships from 1983 till two and a half years ago. And at the many many meetings they (the factory reps,) told us that it stood for Safety Vehicle eXperimental. They,Subaru were "pushing safety and control'.
The "Justy" name, was just that, a name they thought the American public would to relate to, and like, and trust.

BTW, The original name for the Forester was going to be "Streetga".

[NikFu S.]

Originally posted by svxfiles

BTW, The original name for the Forester was going to be "Streetga".

Ew.

[GreenMarine]

I heard somewhere that it stood for "Sport Vehicle Experimental"

[Earthworm]

Something Very eXtraterrestrial?

Originally posted by CigarJohnny
Superior Vehicular eXperience

what he said

[svxfiles]

Originally posted by Earthworm
Something Very eXtraterrestrial?

The truth is out there.

[SilverSpear]

Originally posted by Earthworm
Something Very eXtraterrestrial?

Let's refer to Mulder and Scully for that...
(X-Files)

[svxistentialist]

Not to put a damper on all this positive deliberation, how about

Sometimes Very Xpensive?

[CigarJohnny]

Originally posted by svxistentialist
Not to put a damper on all this positive deliberation, how about

Sometimes Very Xpensive?

LOL...so true!

Johnny

[svxfiles]

Originally posted by svxistentialist
Not to put a damper on all this positive deliberation, how about

Sometimes Very Xpensive?

DOH!

[SubaRyu]

After all..

From JP SVX catalogue..



I like the sound of SVX rather than its meaning!


-Ryu

[svxfiles]

Sure! You gunna believe that picture? Why, it's even gots it's steering wheel on the wrong side!











j/k,





If this is the TRUE meaning, then my factory reps were mistaken, or wrong, or bullpooping,

[paddlesnz]

Originally posted by svxfiles
If this is the TRUE meaning, then my factory reps were mistaken, or wrong, or bullpooping,

I called the Subaru factory here in Gunma, Japan and they confirmed 'Subaru Vehicle X' as the meaning of SVX. They also e mailed me the complete list of Subaru vehicles and their meanings. Such helpful people.

Originally posted by paddlesnz


I called the Subaru factory here in Gunma, Japan and they confirmed 'Subaru Vehicle X' as the meaning of SVX. They also e mailed me the complete list of Subaru vehicles and their meanings. Such helpful people.

Can we see the rest of that list. I wouldn't might knowing the meaning of every Subaru vehicle

[paddlesnz]

Originally posted by SilVerXtc


Can we see the rest of that list. I wouldn't might knowing the meaning of every Subaru vehicle

It is in Japanese and includes a lot of JDM only models, but here is a translation of the more common models:

LEGACY: From the English word 'Legacy' meaning something great handed down to another generation. As this was a new major model for Subaru, the Legacy name reflected their hope of a great car which would continue to be improved, refined and admired for generations to come.

IMPREZA: From the English word 'Impresa' meaning crest or motto.

FORESTER: English word meaning people who live in a forest!

JUSTY: From the English word 'Just' meaning exactly/precisely. Conveys the meaning of 'just the right size car', not too big, not too small.

DOMINGO (JDM) Spanish meaning Sunday, because when you drive this car 'you will have the relaxed feeling of a Sunday!'

Let me know if you want anymore translated.