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Subaru might have suspended automobile production in Japan until October 25th because of the typhoon that swept the country last week, but that didn’t stop the automaker from revealing the all-new Levorg at the Tokyo Motor Show. Billed as “a prototype” instead of a series-production model, the sharp-looking station wagon is underpinned by the Subaru Global Platform.
So why is this fellow here a prototype and why is it a 2021 model? That’s because the real deal will enter production in the second half of calendar year 2020, and no, the United States won’t get the Levorg this time around either. The scooped hood covers a newly-developed engine from Subaru, a 1.8-liter boxer with turbocharging as well as direct-injection technology. No other details were offered for the time being, but the philosophy behind this powerplant is the balance between “acceleration and environmental credentials.”
Dynamic x Solid is the styling language of the all-new Levorg, and the bolder lines certainly help the family car stand out from the crowd. The next generation of the Subaru EyeSight suite of safety features can sense pretty much everything around the Levorg, and the pre-collision braking system now covers driving scenarios such as crossing and turning at junctions. A high-definition map and global positioning system work in tandem to detect the car’s location for reducing the speed before entering a turn and to support hands-free driving.
Advanced Automatic Collision Notification is the name of another safety feature worth highlighting, and as the name implies, the Levorg automatically sends an alert to rescue services in the event of a crash. If the driver is hurt but conscious, a press of a button can put the operator through too.
The squared wheel arches, dual-exit exhaust system, and aggressive styling of the exterior lighting help the Levorg make a case for itself in this sea of rather dull longroofs. Those who can’t do without the additional ground clearance of a utility vehicle can choose three alternatives from Subaru, namely the Crosstrek (marketed as the XV in Japan), Forester, and Ascent mid-size crossover with seating for up to seven people. The Outback is another inspired choice, and every single one of these four models are underpinned by the Subaru Global Platform.
Dynamic x Solid is the styling language of the all-new Levorg, and the bolder lines certainly help the family car stand out from the crowd. The next generation of the Subaru EyeSight suite of safety features can sense pretty much everything around the Levorg, and the pre-collision braking system now covers driving scenarios such as crossing and turning at junctions. A high-definition map and global positioning system work in tandem to detect the car’s location for reducing the speed before entering a turn and to support hands-free driving.
Advanced Automatic Collision Notification is the name of another safety feature worth highlighting, and as the name implies, the Levorg automatically sends an alert to rescue services in the event of a crash. If the driver is hurt but conscious, a press of a button can put the operator through too.
The squared wheel arches, dual-exit exhaust system, and aggressive styling of the exterior lighting help the Levorg make a case for itself in this sea of rather dull longroofs. Those who can’t do without the additional ground clearance of a utility vehicle can choose three alternatives from Subaru, namely the Crosstrek (marketed as the XV in Japan), Forester, and Ascent mid-size crossover with seating for up to seven people. The Outback is another inspired choice, and every single one of these four models are underpinned by the Subaru Global Platform.
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