Last month, Subaru sent out a teaser image depicting
a darkened rear 3/4 angle of the all-new 2020 Levorg wagon. Immediately we
could tell that the car features pronounced haunches, a large roof spoiler and
horizontally-placed taillights with fresh new graphics. The Japanese automaker is
expected to unveil the 2020 Levorg at the Tokyo Motor Show on October 23,
albeit in pre-production form. However, the styling should be more or less
final, considering how this is not a concept but a near production-ready
prototype.
Now, thanks to Carscoops reader Sean S. who shared
this image from Japanese Web Car magazine, we can now see the new Levorg in all
of its glory – a clear front 3/4 shot that reveals a considerably more angular
design, compared to the current model. By the way, if the design feels
somewhat familiar (and not only because it’s typical of Subaru), that’s because
it clearly resembles last year’s VIZIV Tourer Concept, which had an almost
identical hexagonal grille, forward-thrusting styling and powerful fenders.
In fact, here’s what we had to say about the VIZIV
back in March of 2018: “This particular concept should go on to spawn a
production wagon, either compact or mid-size. A direct replacement for the
Levorg is the first thing that comes to mind.” Some things are just very obvious
from the get-go. Like the VIZIV Tourer Concept, the all-new Levorg should look
to impress people with its wide range of driver-assistive technologies, such as
an enhanced EyeSight system, plus updated radar and navigation systems.
According to Subaru, models like the 2020 Levorg
will facilitate a future in which “everyone can enjoy driving at the full, at
their will” – which suggests semi-autonomous capabilities. Subaru currently sells the Levorg
in Japan, Europe, Australia and other parts of Asia – but not the U.S.
