The Subaru Sumo went by many names. In most European countries, the Sumo was marketed as the Libero except in Belgium, where it was marketed as the Combi, and the UK, Sweden and Iceland where it retained the original Sumo name. Japanese consumers saw it marketed as the Domingo, and in Taiwan it was called the Estratto. The little Subaru had a lot of names, but what made the Sumo unique?
The little van was powered by a small 1.0 liter or 1.2 liter three cylinder engine mounted in the rear and had available four wheel drive. You could buy the little Subaru van with a five speed manual or an early CVT (Continually Variable Transmission). European models offered an additional transmission cooler for towing.
Today the Subaru Sumo can still be found across Europe and Asia. American models are tricky to find, but you can find some with a bit of digging. Off-road fans can buy lift kits for the Sumo, and we think it makes an excellent little camper. The panoramic sunroof is cool too!