The Subaru Alcyone SVX 1991-1996 Workshop Service Repair Manual is a comprehensive guide for servicing and repairing your vehicle. This manual covers all models, engines, trim levels, and transmission types for the years 1991 through 1996.

Written by Subaru engineers, this manual provides detailed information on a wide range of procedures, including general maintenance, troubleshooting, engine service and repair, transmission service and repair, brake system, wiring diagrams, electrical system, suspension, periodic lubrication, steering, cooling system, fuel injection and fuel system, emissions system, heater and air conditioning, engine control system, chassis and body, restraint system, interior, differential and drive, and axle.

The manual features numerous illustrations, drawings, and photos to guide you through every procedure. Each step is clearly numbered, and notes, cautions, and warnings highlight critical information. This manual is the same one used in local service and repair shops, ensuring the information is accurate and up-to-date.

The Subaru Alcyone SVX, a car that defied categorization, was a unique and ambitious offering from the Japanese automaker in the early 1990s. Unveiled in 1991, the Alcyone SVX, often shortened to simply SVX, was intended to be a flagship model, showcasing Subaru's design and engineering prowess. Its distinctively futuristic styling, with its distinctive “eyebrow” headlights and distinctive sloping greenhouse, was a departure from the typical boxy Subaru SUVs and sedans of the time. The Alcyone SVX was a two-door coupe, and its sophisticated design, with its aerodynamically-optimized body and pop-up headlights, was a product of collaboration with Giorgetto Giugiaro’s Italdesign studio. It was designed to be both stylish and practical, providing a spacious interior for four occupants. Under the hood, the SVX housed a 3.3-liter flat-six engine that produced 228 horsepower, paired with a four-speed automatic transmission. While the power output wasn't staggering by contemporary standards, the engine provided a smooth and refined driving experience, complemented by its all-wheel drive system.

Despite its innovative design and sophisticated nature, the Alcyone SVX faced challenges in the market. Its relatively high price point, coupled with the limited production numbers and unique styling, hindered its appeal amongst a broader audience. It was also criticized for its subpar handling and its complex design, which made it expensive and difficult to repair. Although it was praised for its interior luxury and refined driving experience, the Alcyone SVX was ultimately a commercial disappointment, with production ceasing in 1996. Nonetheless, the Alcyone SVX remains a significant chapter in Subaru's history, standing out as a bold and visionary design statement in a time when the brand was primarily known for its rugged and practical offerings. Its unique styling, innovative features, and sophisticated engineering left a lasting impact on the automotive world.