Subaru has the formidable purpose of zero site visitors accident fatalities by 2030, however earlier than that occurs, the automaker groups up with the Japanese Lifesaving Affiliation for zero waterside accidents – at the least within the Land of the Rising Solar. The collaboration began in 2020 and continues this yr with a complete of 32 specially-prepared Subaru automobiles for surveillance and rescue actions on Japan’s shores.
Brief movies on YouTube spotlight the “Subaru Life Saver Automotive” which is predicated on the Forester. The SUV is used for seashore patrols, security steerage, and rescue missions. The movies will not be precisely new, however Subaru shared them once more this yr to focus on the enlargement of the fleet. The primary movie is targeted on the highlights of the automobile whereas the second exhibits us extra of the Baywatch-style group.
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The particular livery of the Forester combines yellow and pink graphics with the Subaru and JLA emblems on the bonnet. On this explicit “Surf Lifesaver” SUV, a Thule roof rack holds a surfboard and different tools.
Inside, the seats have particular waterproof covers, whereas the rubber ground mats and boot cowl are simple to wash from the sand. Extra importantly, the automobile comes outfitted with moveable Automated Exterior Defibrillators, units that diagnose life-threatening cardiac arrhythmias and assist first responders with their lifesaving duties.
The SUV is the one automobile showing within the movies however West Kyushu Subaru not too long ago confirmed pictures of a particular Crosstrek. The crossover has an identical livery and the identical tools options (Thule rack, seat covers, and rubber ground covers), and has already began working within the Nagasaki Prefecture.
Moreover the specialised automobiles, Subaru can be sponsoring seminars in Japan held by JLA instructors to coach extra lifesavers and lift consciousness.