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- The Subaru Sambar is an automobile built by automaker Subaru for the Japanese market. It is Japan's first Keitora (軽トラ), which means "kei class truck" and is still in production. The Sambar is available in both microvan and Kei truck to fulfill the Kei car guidelines. Still flourishing in the Japanese automotive industry, the Sambar continues to be produced in Japan, China, Korea, as well as in Finland with a joint venture with Elcat Automotive. The name "Sambar" comes from a deer native to India. Since its introduction, the Sambar has used a rear engine, rear wheel drive format (with optional 4WD from 1980 on), with the first two generations using the air-cooled engine from the Subaru 360, and later generations using the water cooled engine from the Subaru Rex, Vivio and the Pleo. The current 2008 Subaru Sambar model is still using the Sixth Generation chassis and body with updated fascia. It was the first Kei truck in Japan that used a cabover design, with the passenger cabin over the engine. From the very beginning in 1961, the Sambar uses 4-wheel independent suspension and a rear engine rear drive powertrain that helps keep the vehicles weight balanced. It was based on the Subaru 360 platform and it was introduced at the 1960 Tokyo Motor Show in both private purchase and commercial versions. The Chassis uses a ladder frame construction, using a torsion bar trailing arm suspension in the back. The reverse gearshift position was a left pattern selection, instead of a right pattern selection. The engine, called the EK series, was accessed from a access hatch inside the vehicle. The front doors opened in the same fashion as the 360, meaning the doors opened backwards, with the rear passenger doors opening conventionally, causing the hinges for all doors to be centrally located, with a rear hatch in back. Bunk beds could be installed as an option for outdoor camping use. The Sambar was created for the market segment that desired a Subaru 360 that was able to carry small loads, such as for commercial delivery usage. The nickname for this version is the "kuchibiru" Sambar. 1965 saw a competitor called the Suzuki Carry and the Mitsubishi Minicab in 1966. The redesigned Sambar appeared in 1966 with a fresh new appearance, and the cabover truck was introduced. The nicnkame for this generation is the "baban" Sambar. The powertrain was borrowed from the new Subaru R-2 in 1970, which was based on the popular but aging Subaru 360. To enhance safety a full padded dash pad was introduced, sharing the dashboard panel also from the R-2. Starting with the 1970 model year, the engine was now accessed from outside the vehicle, and the front doors were conventionally hinged. A raised roof for extended headroom was added to the options list in 1968. A grille was added to the front of the Sambar, but because the engine was in the back, the grille was simply for appearances. The Sambar saw new competitors called the Daihatsu Hijet and the Mazda Porter in 1968 and the Honda Vamos in 1970. The third generation appeared May 2 1973, and this Sambar was nicknamed the "Tsutomu Tsuyoshi" Sambar due to an advertising campaign at the time. The two-stroke two cylinder engine was replaced by the four-stroke water cooled engine introduced in the Rex to reduce emissions. This model saw the introduction of an electric window washer pump to improve driver visibility. In 1976 the engine was again upgraded to a SOHC configuration and a 550cc displacement. This model saw the introduction of a sliding side door added on both sides, with a full "B" pillar to enhance body stiffness instead of the approach used by the Nissan Prairie which had the front and rear doors interlock together. Minor horsepower improvements were introduced in 1977 along with an increase in the width of the vehicle. A sunroof was added to the options list in 1979. 4WD was introduced as an option in 1980, on both the van and truck bodystyles, conciding with the same feature being offered on the Subaru Rex. Honda replaced the Vamos with the Honda Acty in 1977. May 9 1982 is when the fourth generation model appeared, introducing the Sambar Touring, upgrading the four-wheel independent suspension to MacPherson struts for the front wheels. The wheel size increased from 10 inches to 12 inches, thereby accommodating larger drum brakes used at all four wheels. The 4WD was available with a dual-range transmission. January 9 1987 saw an extended roof feature included with the Touring trim level with the commercial version available with the standard height roof. An electric clutch was added to the options list as did disc brakes for the front wheels. Full time 4WD was available towards the end of this generations product cycle. The EN05 SOHC engine used in the Rex was also used and the Domingo was available with the Subaru EF10 1000cc engine starting in 1983. In Europe, the Sambar went by several names, such as the Subaru Sumo, Libero, and Columbuss starting in 1983. The primary difference between the Sambar and the European variants is the extension of both the front and rear bumpers to aid in occupant protection, as well as larger engines to provide better performance. The Domingo isn't considered "kei class" because the dimensions exceed the requirements and the engines displacement is larger than regulations allow. The fifth generation Sambar was introduced 1990. Engine regulations for displacement size were increased and the Sambar's engine was upgraded to 660cc. For the 4WD version it sold as Subaru Dias Wagon as a permanent trim model. Commercials in Japan used Kuniko Yamada. The tradition of using the engine in Subaru's kei car offering, the Subaru Vivio's engine was shared in this version fo the Sambar, the EN07. The engines piston amount increased to four cylinders and 55 PS (54 bhp) was available with an optional supercharger and intercooler package, coupled with fuel injection. An automatic transmission was offered in the form of Subaru's ECVT system in tandem with full-time 4WD and a viscous coupling differential. 1994 saw a full model change with a body similar to the Domingo, with the EF12 three cylinder engine's displacement increased to 1200cc and SOHC borrowed from the Subaru Justy. A maximum seating capacity of seven was possible. October 1995 saw the elimination of the ECVT transmission due to drivability issues and a 3-speed automatic was available instead, coupled to the EMPi 46 PS (45 bhp) engine. Special edition appearance packages were offered including a retro "Dias Classic", later available on the Sambar truck, influenced by the Subaru Vivio Bistro.
- Le Sambar est un keijidosha du constructeur japonais Subaru.
- サンバー (Sambar) は、富士重工業の生産する軽自動車のうち、軽トラックとその派生形バン・ワゴン車のペットネームである。 「サンバー」のネーミングは、インド産の水鹿に由来する。
- Subaru Sambar - samochód produkowany przez Subaru z przeznaczeniem na rynek japoński. Dostępny był jako mikrovan lub kei truck, miał za zadanie zapełnić lukę w segmencie kei carów. Samochód jest produkowany od roku 1961, obecnie w Japonii, Chinach, Korei oraz w Finlandii przez joint venture z Elcat Automotive. Poza Japonią model znany jest jako Subaru Domingo. Wersja z napędem AWD sprzedawana jest pod nazwą Subaru Sambar Dias Wagon. Plik:Sambar1st. jpg|Pierwsza generacja Plik:Subaru Sambar 005. JPG|Druga generacja Plik:Subaru Sambar 008. JPG|Subaru Sambar kei truck Plik:Subaru Sambar Dias 001. JPG|Czwarta generacja Plik:2001 Subaru Sambar 01. jpg|Szósta generacja Plik:Subaru Sambar Dias 012. JPG|Subaru Sambar Dias - tył
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- The Subaru Sambar is an automobile built by automaker Subaru for the Japanese market. It is Japan's first Keitora (軽トラ), which means "kei class truck" and is still in production. The Sambar is available in both microvan and Kei truck to fulfill the Kei car guidelines. Still flourishing in the Japanese automotive industry, the Sambar continues to be produced in Japan, China, Korea, as well as in Finland with a joint venture with Elcat Automotive.
- Le Sambar est un keijidosha du constructeur japonais Subaru.
- サンバー (Sambar) は、富士重工業の生産する軽自動車のうち、軽トラックとその派生形バン・ワゴン車のペットネームである。 「サンバー」のネーミングは、インド産の水鹿に由来する。
- Subaru Sambar - samochód produkowany przez Subaru z przeznaczeniem na rynek japoński. Dostępny był jako mikrovan lub kei truck, miał za zadanie zapełnić lukę w segmencie kei carów. Samochód jest produkowany od roku 1961, obecnie w Japonii, Chinach, Korei oraz w Finlandii przez joint venture z Elcat Automotive. Poza Japonią model znany jest jako Subaru Domingo. Wersja z napędem AWD sprzedawana jest pod nazwą Subaru Sambar Dias Wagon. Plik:Sambar1st.
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