Breaking
UKPublic Inquiry into Lucy Letby Case to Release Findings on Hospital FailuresRUPoland scrambles fighter jets due to Russian UAV activity in UkraineCNNew Taipei City Labor Bureau and Veterans Services Office jointly held an employment expo, providing more than 2,200 job opportunitiesCNU.S. stocks fell on Monday, Asian stocks opened under pressure, Nikkei turned red and South Korea index rose slightlyUSJensen Huang Answers Trump Call on Unreleased Apple Foldable at All-In ConferenceFRThe 2024 Emmy Awards: Widow's Bay and The Pitt at the top of the favoritesDESerious motorcycle accident in a motorcycle accident in LindenfelsCNWithin three days of Hante’s public subscription, frozen funds exceeded 860 billion yuan, setting a new record in historyCNThe Legislative Yuan delayed sending a letter to the third reading of the general budget, resulting in 3.9 million people unable to receive benefits.AU71-year-old man critically injured in workplace accident at Crinum mine in central QueenslandUKPublic Inquiry into Lucy Letby Case to Release Findings on Hospital FailuresRUPoland scrambles fighter jets due to Russian UAV activity in UkraineCNNew Taipei City Labor Bureau and Veterans Services Office jointly held an employment expo, providing more than 2,200 job opportunitiesCNU.S. stocks fell on Monday, Asian stocks opened under pressure, Nikkei turned red and South Korea index rose slightlyUSJensen Huang Answers Trump Call on Unreleased Apple Foldable at All-In ConferenceFRThe 2024 Emmy Awards: Widow's Bay and The Pitt at the top of the favoritesDESerious motorcycle accident in a motorcycle accident in LindenfelsCNWithin three days of Hante’s public subscription, frozen funds exceeded 860 billion yuan, setting a new record in historyCNThe Legislative Yuan delayed sending a letter to the third reading of the general budget, resulting in 3.9 million people unable to receive benefits.AU71-year-old man critically injured in workplace accident at Crinum mine in central Queensland
Newsgather
All StoriesWorldSportsFinanceTechScienceHealthCultureClimatePoliticsSpace
BackSubaru launches New Year style Chiffon Custom with a front end similar to Lexus LM, priced at approximately NT$390,000 to NT$450,000
Subaru launches New Year style Chiffon Custom with a front end similar to Lexus LM, priced at approximately NT$390,000 to NT$450,000
Developing
自由时报41 minutes agoAutomotive1 min readChinaView original

Subaru launches New Year style Chiffon Custom with a front end similar to Lexus LM, priced at approximately NT$390,000 to NT$450,000

subaruchiffonchiffon custom

Quick Look

  • Subaru announced an annual update for the popular Chiffon light MPV, launching a Custom premium version.
  • The front adopts a large inverted trapezoidal lower air dam and chrome decoration.
  • The shape is similar to the Lexus LM, and the Smart Assist driving assistance system function is added.

AI-generated summary

Why It Matters

Subaru is a Japanese car manufacturer, and Chiffon is its light MPV model, which has performed well in the Japanese market in recent years.

Font size

2026/09/15 09:10 Text/Reporter Chen Hongzhi Picture source/Subaru

Subaru recently announced an annual update for the highly popular Chiffon light MPV. It has strengthened its competitiveness through equipment upgrades. Among them, the Custom premium version with an aggressive front shape similar to the Lexus LM is the most eye-catching. The local price is 1.914 to 2.178 million yen, approximately NT$390,000 to NT$450,000. It still maintains an affordable entry threshold to meet the needs of entry-level cars.

Subaru launches the new year-style Chiffon Custom, which features a front end similar to the Lexus LM.

The Chiffon Custom is an advanced version of Subaru's flagship light vehicle, the Chiffon. Its appearance features a large inverted trapezoidal lower air dam and a large amount of chrome decoration, creating a domineering appearance like a Lexus LM luxury MPV. A black fender with a chrome frame and aerodynamic side skirts are also added to the side of the car. It is paired with 14-inch two-color aluminum wheels under the feet to further enhance the exquisite texture and dynamic momentum.

Please read on...

The unique design of the B-pillar-less front doors and electric side-sliding doors is quite practical.

The Smart Assist driving assistance system featured in the new model Chiffon Custom has been upgraded, adding a number of active safety features, including the detection function for "oncoming crossing bicycles", and enhanced recognition of "oncoming through vehicles" when turning right at an intersection and "crossing pedestrians coming from the opposite direction" when turning, greatly reducing the risk of accidents at busy intersections.

The interior quality of the new year-style Chiffon Custom is quite good.

In the power section, the new-style Chiffon Custom maintains the existing 0.66-liter naturally aspirated and turbocharged dual power options, providing maximum horsepower outputs of 52 hp and 64 hp respectively. Both are matched with a CVT continuously variable transmission, and it provides 2WD front-wheel drive and 4WD four-wheel drive models.

【More test drive videos】

Become a fan and see more car information -> "Free Times Auto Channel Fan Group"

【See more】

Super mini national pure electric car ready for mass production! The affordable price is less than 210,000 yuan and is expected to be on the road next year.

Mitsubishi's new Delica shows off its multi-purpose uses! Built-in air-conditioning and double bed transform into a comfortable campervan

The new price of Toyota’s most handsome sports car Crown Sport has been announced! Distribution end transmission is expected to come to Taiwan in advance

No need to draw, no need to grab. Now use the APP to read the news. You are guaranteed to win every day. Click me to download the APP. Click me to see the event details.

Keywords

Subaru

202609 new car

Taiwan dollar

selling price

yen

sundial

Japan

new year style

Chiffon

Chiffon Custom

Subaru

Open Questions

  • Will the New Year-style Chiffon Custom be officially sold in Taiwan?
  • How is the fuel consumption and actual road test performance of this model?

Related Topics

subaru
PeopleChen Hongzhi
OrganizationsSubarufree times
PlacesJapanTaiwan
Topicschiffonchiffon customlexuslmsmart assistDriving assistance systemlight mpv
This article was originally published by 自由时报.

Related Stories

New-generation Mitsubishi Outlander announced on September 22, introducing two-wheel drive and four-wheel drive models
Developing·

New-generation Mitsubishi Outlander announced on September 22, introducing two-wheel drive and four-wheel drive models

China Automobile announced that the new generation Mitsubishi Outlander will be released on September 22 and will be imported from Japan. The appearance and cabin of the new car have been fully upgraded. It is powered by a 1.5-liter turbo gasoline engine combined with a 48V light petrol-electric system. It is confirmed that two-wheel drive and four-wheel drive models will be available.

自由时报
1 min read
Subaru Crosstrek Japan suspends orders! Japanese media revealed that it will receive a major facelift, and it will be equipped with S:HEV petrol and electric power and a 1.8-liter turbo
Automotive·

Subaru Crosstrek Japan suspends orders! Japanese media revealed that it will receive a major facelift, and it will be equipped with S:HEV petrol and electric power and a 1.8-liter turbo

The Japanese factory of Subaru's signature crossover Crosstrek has announced that it has suspended orders. Japanese media speculated that it will undergo a major facelift, canceling the 2.0-liter light petrol-electric model and replacing it with S:HEV petrol-electric power and a 1.8-liter turbocharged engine developed with Toyota assistance. The car will also update the front shape and decentralize advanced equipment.

自由时报
2 min read
Honda's new generation Fit is expected to debut from the end of 2027 to early 2028, with an increased size and an e:HEV hybrid system.
Developing·

Honda's new generation Fit is expected to debut from the end of 2027 to early 2028, with an increased size and an e:HEV hybrid system.

Japanese media reported that Honda's new generation Fit will be launched simultaneously with the major facelift HR-V from the end of 2027 to early 2028. The body size will be increased to 4,050x1,695x1,525mm, and the wheelbase will be 2,550mm. It will adopt sharper headlights and front bumper designs to present an aggressive style; the interior will introduce an 11.4-inch touch screen, digital instrument and AI It is voice controlled and powered by the latest generation e:HEV hybrid system. The 1.5-liter engine and electric motor combine to output 110 hp and 135 hp, with a maximum torque of 26 kg-m. The estimated fuel consumption is 32.5 kilometers per liter, which is 40% higher than the current version.

自由时报
1 min read
Nissan will launch a new small MPV, based on Kicks, expected to be released in fiscal 2028
Developing·

Nissan will launch a new small MPV, based on Kicks, expected to be released in fiscal 2028

Nissan announced that it will launch a new small MPV based on Kicks. It is expected to be released in fiscal year 2028. The vehicle length will be less than 4,300mm. It will be equipped with side sliding doors and the third-generation e-Power hybrid system. It will increase fuel economy by 15%, with an average fuel consumption of 25.7 km/L, and a full fuel range of 1,200 kilometers. It will also provide an e-4ORCE four-wheel drive version, directly competing with Toyota Sienta and Honda Freed.

自由时报
2 min read
Hyundai's new generation Elantra is officially launched, with improved performance and optimized fuel consumption
Developing·

Hyundai's new generation Elantra is officially launched, with improved performance and optimized fuel consumption

Hyundai's new generation Elantra is launched in South Korea. It adopts a new rigid body design and Pleos Connect vehicle system. It provides dual power of 1.6-liter gasoline-electric and 2.0-liter gasoline. The horsepower of the gasoline-electric version is increased to 157 horses, 0-100km/h acceleration is shortened by 5.8%, and the average fuel consumption reaches 21.2km/L. It is expected to be introduced into the Taiwan market next year.

自由时报
2 min read
More on this topicsubaru