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Subaru uses the following VIN formats and codes.
Subaru VIN code
Line types
The line type is specified in character four of the Subaru VIN for passenger cars.
Body styles
The body style is specified in character five of the Subaru VIN for passenger cars.
| VIN Code
| Description
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| C
| Impreza Sedan
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| D
| Legacy Sedan
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| F
| Impreza & Forester Wagon
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| G
| Legacy Wagon (Outback models)
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| K
| Legacy Wagon
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| M
| Impreza Coupe
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| T
| Baja
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Engine types
The engine type is specified in character six of the Subaru VIN for passenger cars.
| VIN Code
| Description
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| 4
| 2200cc AWD
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| 6
| 2500cc AWD
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Models
The model is identified in character seven of the Subaru VIN for passenger cars.
| VIN Code
| Description
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| 1
| Base
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| 2
| Brighton
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| 3
| L
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| 5
| LS/S
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| 6
| LSi
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| 7
| GT/RS
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| 8
| Outback/Sus
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| 9
| Postal Vehicle
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Restraint types
The restraint type is specified as character eight of the Subaru VIN for passenger cars.
| VIN Code
| Description
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| 5
| Manual Seat Belt w/ Driver/Passenger Air Bags
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| 6
| Manual Seat Belt w/ Driver/Passenger Air Bags and Side Air Bags
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| C
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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
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| 6
| SIA
| AWD MT5 5/R
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| 7
| SIA
| AWD 4EAT
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| 8
| SIA
| AWD 4EAT (Postal)
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| G
| FHI
| AWD MT5 5/R
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| H
| FHI
| AWD 4EAT
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SIA=Subaru-Isuzu of America
FHI=Fuji Heavy Industries
Subaru WMIs
| WMI
| Country
| Description
| Vehicle Types
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| JF1
| Japan
| Fuji Heavy Industries
| Passenger Vehicle
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| 4S3
| USA
| Subaru-Isuzu of America
| Passenger Vehicle
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| 4S4
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