EBD-TV1 · GBD-TV1 · LE-TV1
Subaru Sambar TV1 specs
TV1 is the model code of the Subaru Sambar, a kei car (registered in Japan as a goods vehicle). Japan’s transport ministry lists it in its fuel economy lists from 2004–2011 under 3 model types EBD-TV1, GBD-TV1, LE-TV1. A genuine car’s chassis number starts TV1-.
TV1 at a glance
- Make
- Subaru
- Model
- Sambar
- Model code
- TV1
- Model types
- EBD-TV1, GBD-TV1, LE-TV1
- In MLIT’s lists
- 2004–2011
- Engines
- EN07 658 cc petrol
- Gearboxes
- 3-speed automatic, 5-speed manual
- Drive
- rear-wheel drive
- Kerb weight
- 830–950 kg
- Official fuel economy
- 15.2–16.8 km/L (43–47 mpg)
Fuel economy is from Japan’s official tests and is usually better than you’ll see on UK roads. MLIT doesn’t list power or torque.
EBD-TV1
Listed 2009–2011. The EBD prefix (our explanation, not MLIT’s) means petrol goods vehicle or bus certified to Japan’s 2007 emissions rules. Check EBD-TV1 against ULEZ and clean air zones.
| Engine | Gearbox | Drive | Weight | Seats | Fuel economy | Listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EN07658 cc petrol | 3-speed automatic | rear-wheel drive | 840–950 kg | — | 15.2–15.6 km/L43–44 mpg, Japanese 10-15 mode test | 2009–2011 |
| EN07658 cc petrol | 5-speed manual | rear-wheel drive | 830–940 kg | — | 16.4–16.8 km/L46–47 mpg, Japanese 10-15 mode test | 2009–2011 |
GBD-TV1
Listed 2006–2011. The GBD prefix (our explanation, not MLIT’s) means petrol goods vehicle or bus certified to Japan’s 2007 emissions rules, 50% below their limits. Check GBD-TV1 against ULEZ and clean air zones.
| Engine | Gearbox | Drive | Weight | Seats | Fuel economy | Listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EN07658 cc petrol | 3-speed automatic | rear-wheel drive | 840–900 kg | — | 15.6 km/L44 mpg, Japanese 10-15 mode test | 2006–2011 |
| EN07658 cc petrol | 5-speed manual | rear-wheel drive | 830–890 kg | — | 16.8 km/L47 mpg, Japanese 10-15 mode test | 2006–2011 |
LE-TV1
Listed 2004–2007. The LE prefix (our explanation, not MLIT’s) means certified to Japan’s 2000 emissions rules, 50% below their limits. Check LE-TV1 against ULEZ and clean air zones.
| Engine | Gearbox | Drive | Weight | Seats | Fuel economy | Listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EN07658 cc petrol | 3-speed automatic | rear-wheel drive | 840–920 kg | — | 15.2–15.6 km/L43–44 mpg, Japanese 10-15 mode test | 2004–2007 |
| EN07658 cc petrol | 5-speed manual | rear-wheel drive | 830–910 kg | — | 16.8 km/L47 mpg, Japanese 10-15 mode test | 2004–2007 |
Each row is one version as MLIT lists it. A version can appear twice when MLIT gave figures on two tests that year. Low-emission stars and trim names aren’t shown. MLIT gives fuel economy in km/L; the mpg figures are our conversion to UK gallons. Japanese tests are gentler than real UK driving, so expect less.
Check a TV1 before you buy
Make sure the car is what the advert says: the chassis number on the V5C should start TV1-, and the engine and gearbox should match one of the versions above. Our free check reads the UK MOT history and compares it with the chassis code.
Other Subaru Sambar model codes
Questions
What engine does the TV1 have?
MLIT lists the Subaru Sambar TV1 with EN07 658 cc petrol.
What fuel economy does the TV1 get?
Officially between 15.2 and 16.8 km/L (about 43–47 mpg), depending on the version, on Japan’s own tests. Real-world figures are usually lower, especially against the older 10-15 mode test.
How heavy is the TV1?
Between 830 and 950 kg kerb weight, depending on the version.
Is EBD-TV1 the same as TV1?
Yes. EBD-TV1 is the full model type: the letters before the hyphen are Japan’s emissions code, which changed as the rules were tightened, and TV1 is the model code. The chassis number starts with TV1-.
About these figures
The model types, engine codes, capacities, gearboxes, drive, weights, seats and km/L figures are copied from MLIT’s yearly lists of cars on sale in Japan each March, so “listed” years are list years, not exact production dates. The English model names, mpg conversions, emissions code explanations and chassis number matching are ours. Lists before 2013 were printed as PDFs that we read by machine; where an older list gives an engine code that doesn’t match its capacity, we’ve used the figure the same model type has in other years. Check anything that matters against the car’s own papers. Spotted a mistake? Email [email protected]. All Subaru model codes.
Source: Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT), Japan, fuel economy lists 2004–2026, used under the Public Data License 1.0. Edited and translated by JDM History.