The second-generation Subaru Levorg wagon
has gone official in Japan following the leaked images from May 2021. The 2021 Levorg is an accurate replica of the
Levorg Prototype STI that Subaru unveiled at the 2019 Tokyo Motor Show. While
the styling is evolutionary compared to the previous-generation model, the 2021
Levorg is completely new under the skin, adopting the Subaru Global Platform
that debuted on the latest Impreza.
This means there’s a new engine under the
hood, a 1.8-liter turbocharged four-cylinder boxer with direct injection that
delivers 177 PS at 5,200-5,600 rpm and 300 Nm of
torque between 1,600 and 3,600 rpm.
The standard transmission is a newly
developed Lineartronic CVT which Subaru says it features approximately 80
percent new parts. The gearbox features expanded gear ratio range for improved
drivability. All-wheel drive is obviously standard on all models. Subaru quotes
an average fuel efficiency of 13.7km/L (32.2 mpg US or 7.3 l/100 km) according
to the WTLC cycle.
Another important update for the new
Subaru Levorg is the new-generation EyeSight suite of advanced driver
assistance systems. Offered standard on all Levorg models in Japan, the safety
tech offers 360-degree sensing and is said to offer improved practicality in
the real world. In addition, the carmaker offers the EyeSight X suite that also
uses high-precision 3D map data.
There are three basic grades for the new
Levorg in Japan: GT, GT-H, and STI Sport. Each of them is available with the
optional EyeSight X, in which case the name of the trim levels changes to GT
EX, GT-H EX and STI Sport EX.
For now, not much else is available about
the 2021 Levorg, though the photo gallery reveals features like a digital
cockpit, tablet-style infotainment display, 17-inch or 18-inch alloys, and
more. Subaru will release full details about the all-new Levorg, including
pricing, on October 15. Japanese customers can pre-order the new Levorg
starting August 20, though.
