Unveiled at the Los Angeles Auto Show, Subaru says the VIZIV-7 concept shows the size direction of an all-new three-row midsize SUV to be introduced to North American market in early 2018.

The VIZIV name is derived from Vision for Innovation and the concept, which features Subaru’s DYNAMIC x SOLID design philosophy, is said to embody the carmaker's future vision of car development for “enjoyment and peace of mind”.

With the VIZIV-7 SUV Concept, Subaru is demonstrating its thinking about how big a future Subaru SUV can be. “The concept expresses our core brand values, safety, dependability, capability for outdoor activities and a forward-looking attitude,” said Takeshi Tachimori, Corporate Executive Vice President, Fuji Heavy Industries, LTD. “We know customers in this segment want a full-sized vehicle and the next 3-row from Subaru will be the biggest Subaru vehicle ever.”

The 2016 Los Angeles Auto Show runs until 27 November.