Subaru

Alcyone SVX

1991-1997AWD

230 hp

0-100 in 7.3s

About the Subaru Alcyone SVX

The Alcyone SVX is Subaru's strangest flagship: a Giugiaro-designed grand tourer with a window-within-a-window canopy, a 3.3-litre naturally aspirated flat-six, and full-time all-wheel drive. Subaru lost money on every one and never built anything like it again.

HOW DOES IT SCORE?

Reliability65/100

Economy48/100

Insurance Cost42/100

Import Price42/100

Maintenance68/100

Practicality72/100

Parts Availability32/100

Maintenance & Reliability

Wrenching Headache Rating

7/10 · Heavy Wrenching

EG33 flat-six with a fragile 4EAT auto — transmission is the headache.

Technical Specs

Engine

3.3L N/A Flat-6 (EG33)

Drivetrain

AWD

Horsepower

230 hp

Torque

309 Nm

Weight

1610 kg

0-100 km/t

7.3s

Production Years

1991-1997

Investment Grade

B+

MARKET ANALYSIS 📈

🇺🇸 USD

$31,065

🇪🇺 €28,500

📅 Last 12 months▲ +22%

📆 Last 5 years▼ -13%

Price history

$35,707

2021

$33,146

2022

$30,585

2023

$28,024

2024

$25,463

2025

$31,065

2026

Investment Grade · Solid

The Subaru Alcyone SVX (1991-1997) sits in a solid mid-tier position, offering bulletproof reliability (65/10) that owners routinely daily-drive paired with low running costs (68/10 maintenance). The AWD platform attracts a steady enthusiast following, and parts remain widely available (32/10). Market-wise values have climbed a steep +22.0% over the last 12 months while a rarity score of 62/100 keeps good cars in short supply — accessible next to Grade A and S cars, with condition and mileage doing most of the pricing work.

Price estimates are based on market research and recent sales data. Values fluctuate based on condition, mileage, and market demand. Not financial advice.

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