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Subaru uses the following VIN formats and codes.
[edit] Subaru VIN code
[edit] Line types
The line type is specified in character four of the Subaru VIN for passenger cars.
[edit] Body styles
The body style is specified in character five of the Subaru VIN for passenger cars.
| VIN Code |
Description |
| C |
Impreza Sedan |
| D |
Legacy Sedan |
| E |
Legacy Sedan |
| F |
Impreza & Forester Wagon |
| G |
Legacy Wagon (Outback models) |
| K |
Legacy Wagon |
| M |
Impreza Coupe |
| P |
Outback Wagon |
| T |
Baja |
| X |
XT/SVX Coupe |
[edit] Engine types
The engine type is specified in character six of the Subaru VIN for passenger cars.
| VIN Code |
Description |
| 2 |
1800cc FWD |
| 3 |
3300cc AWD |
| 4 |
2200cc AWD |
| 6 |
2500cc AWD |
| 8 |
3000cc FWD |
[edit] Models
The model is identified in character seven of the Subaru VIN for passenger cars.
| VIN Code |
Description |
| 1 |
Base |
| 2 |
Brighton |
| 3 |
L |
| 5 |
LS/S |
| 6 |
LSi |
| 7 |
GT/RS |
| 8 |
Outback/Sus |
| 9 |
Postal Vehicle |
[edit] Restraint types
The restraint type is specified as character eight of the Subaru VIN for passenger cars.
| VIN Code |
Description |
| 2 |
Automatic Seat Belt without Air Bag |
| 5 |
Manual Seat Belt w/ Driver/Passenger Air Bags |
| 6 |
Manual Seat Belt w/ Driver/Passenger Air Bags and Side Air Bags |
| C |
Manual Seat Belt w/ Driver/Passenger, Curtain and Side Air Bags |
[edit] Plants and transmission types
The plant and transmission type is specified in character eleven of the Subaru VIN for passenger cars.
| VIN Code |
Plant |
Transmission |
| 6 |
SIA |
AWD MT5 5/R |
| 7 |
SIA |
AWD 4EAT |
| 8 |
SIA |
AWD 4EAT (Postal) |
| C |
FHI |
FWD 4EAT |
| G |
FHI |
AWD MT5 5/R |
| H |
FHI |
AWD 4EAT |
- SIA=Subaru-Isuzu of America
- FHI=Fuji Heavy Industries
[edit] Subaru WMIs
| WMI |
Country |
Description |
Vehicle Types |
| JF1 |
Japan |
Fuji Heavy Industries |
Passenger Vehicle |
| 4S3 |
USA |
Subaru-Isuzu of America |
Passenger Vehicle |
| 4S4 |
