1992 Subaru Sambar Try Dias Hits U.S. Auction With 40-HP 660cc Engine
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Updated · CarScoops · Jun 14
1992 Subaru Sambar Try Dias Hits U.S. Auction With 40-HP 660cc Engine
1 articles · Updated · CarScoops · Jun 14
Summary
Cars & Bids has listed a 1992 Subaru Sambar Try Dias in the U.S., bringing a fifth-generation kei van with a five-speed manual and about 40 hp to auction.
At 130 inches long, the rear-engine, rear-wheel-drive Sambar was built around Japan’s kei-car rules, prioritizing cargo space and maneuverability over speed; the seller says it can still cruise at 60 mph.
This Try Dias trim adds dual sliding rear doors, twin “Sun Sun Roof” panels, fold-flat front and rear seats, and air conditioning, underscoring the van’s packaging-focused appeal.
The trade-off is safety: the cab-over layout puts occupants close to any impact, and the tiny 1992 body lacks the crash protection and airbags common in modern vehicles.
The auction also highlights the Sambar nameplate’s longevity, with Subaru having just updated the current eighth-generation Sambar in Japan more than 60 years after the model debuted.