Unfortunately, the Subaru SVX was a complete flop. It had strong competitors from brands like Nissan, Acura, and Toyota, and it was more expensive than most cars with similar performance.

Now, to the SVX. Where the XT was in the same league as the Toyota Celica, Honda Prelude and other sport coupes, the Alcyone SVX (“Subaru Vehicle X”) was aimed much, much higher: the ...