Subaru’s offering a
first glimpse into the second generation Levorg with the production-ready
prototype that debuted at the 2019 Tokyo Motor Show. Visually, it’s not a
drastic departure from its predecessor, but sports a number of new styling
elements, like a new front end with more angular styling, bigger grille,
different-shaped hood scoop, squared wheel arches, new tailgate design and
modern lights at both ends.
Based on the Subaru
Global Platform, which is shared with the Ascent and Impreza, among others, the
new Levorg promises to deliver a more pleasant driving experience. It packs a
new 1.8-liter boxer engine, with turbocharging, direct injection and lean-burn
technology that “balances acceleration and environmental performance at a high
level”, while also “bringing superior dynamic quality with its strong torque”.
Several advanced
safety features will be integrated into the car, like the next-gen EyeSight,
which provides a 360-degree view by combining the renewed camera and four
radars mounted at the front and back, and expanded range of pre-collision
braking that includes crossing and turning at junctions in low visibility.
The new Levorg will
also get a high-def map and vehicle locator, which work together to detect vehicle’s
position and reduce speed before entering a curve, or recognize the shape of
the highway ahead. Furthermore, this tech also supports hands-free driving in
congested traffic situations.
In the event of an
accident, the Advanced Automatic Collision Notification will automatically send
an alert to an operator who will contact the rescue services. Should drivers
encounter medical problems, they can get in touch with the operator at the push
of a button. The all-new Levorg will launch in Japan as a 2021MY in the second
half of 2020.
