Fuji Heavy to launch diesel-powered models in Europe

Japans Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. said it would launch its diesel-powered Forester and Impreza vehicle models in the European market in October. The maker of Subaru cars plans to release the Forester sport utility vehicle in Europe this autumn and its Impreza hatchback model next spring. The Forester and Impreza, equipped with a 2000cc horizontally opposed diesel engine, boast high performance and fuel efficiency, Fuji Heavy Industries said it is also considering the introduction of diesel-powered vehicles in Japan by the early 2010s. (September 3/5, 2008)