1972, Subaru, FF1 1300G

The Subaru FF-1 1300G (A15) was a larger-engined variant of the FF-1 introduced in Japan July 10, 1970. It received the larger, 1.3-litre Subaru EA62 flat-four engine. The car carried over the 1100's independent torsion bar suspension and rack and pinion steering, inboard front drum brakes and dual radiators. Even in 1972, Subaru boasted about the foul-weather handling of their cars, and they were quite successful. Achieving 29 miles per US gallon (8.1 L/100 km; 35 mpg_‑imp), the Subaru quickly became a strong-selling import car in the United States. From the outside, the FF-1 G can be recognized by its redesigned grille with a large "G" beneath the Subaru logo. The 1300G was also available as a Van in Japan (A44), but only with five doors and Deluxe equipment. A floor shifter was an available option on this model.

The 1.3-liter EA62 engine had no cooling fan, only an electric fan on the small radiator cooled the engine. The car used only a small radiator (which was also the heater core) on starting, hastening warm up. The 1.3 engine was unique to this model and the only Subaru engine to have rear-facing exhaust ports. In the United States, most 1972–1973 models were equipped with the 1.3L EA62 engine. The T71 four-speed manual transmission was also carried over. The high compression, high output EA62S engine received dual exhaust pipes, special camshafts, and adjustments to the valve timing and lift. Fitted to the Sports and Super Touring versions, the Sports was discontinued in October 1971 (when the Leone coupé was introduced) and the engine was discontinued after the Super Touring was also removed from the price lists in April 1972.