Subaru Levorg, compact family test – Road Test
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Subaru Levorg, compact family test – Road Test
A familiar alternative to the WRX sister style and heavy lifting.
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The Levorg is a family car with good drivability, comfort and excellent directional stability thanks to the advanced full-time all-wheel drive from the Pleiades brand. An alternative variant that differs from all the others: first of all in a sporty appearance, then a boxer petrol engine (with opposed cylinders) with a CVT automatic transmission. The price is interesting, but the expense is high.
La Subaru Levorg he is the heir to the Legacy, an iconic member of the House of Pleiades family who has just stepped off the stage.
However, the heir is very different from his ancestor, so much so that his name is an abbreviation for LEgacy reVOlution touRinG.
The exterior is very sporty, the front end is literally "stolen" from the 300-horsepower WRX STi, while still offering true family space.
In Italy, it will be imported exclusively in a version with a turbocharged 1.6 petrol engine producing 170 hp, with an automatic CVT transmission and permanent all-wheel drive.
city
Although it is family almost 4,70 meters long, Subaru Levorg in the city it is not a fish out of water, large glass surfaces provide good visibility, and a rear-view camera helps with parking.
Rather, limited shock travel and 18-inch wheels with 225/45 tires as standard.Sport style customization they are not a winning combination if comfort is the main goal. Sound absorption would probably have been better with the 17-inch Free wheels.
Il boxer engine supercharged and Automatic transmission variator Yes, this is the perfect combination to get out of traffic: just hit the accelerator for great maneuverability and, if necessary, shoot at traffic lights without hesitation, unlike some automatic transmissions. On the other hand, a torque of 250 Nm is already achieved at 1.800 rpm.
Outside the city
Give her a mountain road and Levorg I will be grateful to you. After all, it is you who will thank her, because this compact station wagon it looks like its sister with a glorious rally past, namely the WRX STi. Without being so extreme - after all, it should provide the comfort of a family car - it has a dynamic behavior that proudly reveals its origins.
The low center of gravity achieved by the boxer engine, responsive steering with rich feedback but no heaviness, brilliant performance and advanced permanent all-wheel drive make it an agile, fun and always safe all-wheel drive. System four-wheel drive Active Torque Split improves stability by transferring an appropriate percentage of torque between the front and rear axles from time to time in accordance with the driving style and the level of wheel traction.
It holds the road perfectly, even when the surface is slippery, and the engine has good traction, practically without a seam. The limits when you decide to whip it are in flat engine delivery and in Switch variator, noticeable in normal driving conditions, but filters out human-machine communication when pressed hard. In short, it lacks specificity in the delivery, and the CVT is not the best for sporty use, but it turns out very well nonetheless.
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La Levorg The lack of adaptive cruise control and automatic emergency braking pays off with two devices that increase safety and, as a result, allow you to drive more relaxed.
On the other hand, the Levorg has a quiet engine that hums at only 130 rpm at 2.500 km / h, and the engine recovery this is superb thanks to the CVT gearbox which maintains the ideal engine speed.
The 60 liter tank allowsautonomy discrete if it moves at a constant speed, preferably low, because I consumption they are the weak point of this Japanese family member.
Life on board
Like the front interior of Levorg they were taken from the WRX STi, then retouched to make them less extreme, but there are some details. The environment thus remains pleasantly sporty, starting with the seats made from the same black fabric with blue stitching that we find on the flat-bottomed steering wheel, on the gear lever boot and on the door panels. And then there is that small display that provides interesting information for the enthusiast, such as turbo pressure, engine oil temperature and engine torque distribution.
The overall feel is solid, but there is little attention to detail or the sophistication of the materials. The dashboard design isn't the most up-to-date and the 6,2-inch infotainment system with outdated graphics leaves a lot to be desired. Also because GPS navigator it is also not standard on the Sport Style.
There is ample space for passengers and luggage, and the interior is very light, both due to the standard sunroof and the large glass surfaces, which are increasingly difficult to find in new generation vehicles, which tend to raise the seat belt line. to have a more streamlined silhouette.
safety
Among the options Subaru Levorg there is no automatic braking system that engages when there is a risk of a collision with the vehicle in front, a device that is now present on many C-segment models, and does not even have adaptive cruise control. However, on this model Subaru Rear Vehicle Detection which warns about vehicles in blind spots.
On the road, Levorg guaranteesoptimal grip thanks to a low center of gravity and all-wheel drive, it is able to transfer torque between two axles (up to 100% per axle) for improved traction and stability when cornering. However, under normal driving conditions, the picture is 60:40.
Price and costs
Price Levorg Tempting: for 25.990 euros, a family car with an output of 170 hp can be put into the garage. with automatic transmission and four-wheel drive. IN listamong other things, this is not misleading because there is more than enough standard equipment at the entrance. Free options (it includes, among others, dual-zone climate control, 17-inch alloy wheels, rain and dusk sensors, cruise control, leather-wrapped steering wheel and Bluetooth system), and the list of options is practically non-existent.
By purchasing more than 4.000 euros, you can get Levorg in customization Sport style like ours road testeven richer and equipped with numerous sporty details taken from the WRX STi. Compared to the Free version, the Sport Styke version adds 18-inch alloy wheels, an electric sunroof, a rear-view camera, LED headlights, a keyless entry system, and Subaru's rear vehicle detection system.
On the other hand, the operating costs are high because with the Levorg you can drive an average of 10 km / l, maximum 12, while paying attention to the driving style. On the other hand, at 170 hp. under the hood of the variator gearbox and permanent all-wheel drive is not to be expected. consumption content.
It is a pity that the 2.0 D diesel engine with 150 hp. boxer engine or variant not available for Levorg. dual-fuel gasoline / LPGwhich can be the optimal solution to keep your travel costs down and at the same time capitalize on the advantages of this small supercharged boxer.
Our findings
dimensions
| Length | 4,69m |
| width | 1,78m |
| height | 1,49m |
| Trunk | 522-1.466 dm3 |
engine
| bias | 1.600 см |
| Supply | Petrol |
| Potenza | 170 CV and 4.800 weights |
| couple | From 250 Nm to 1.800 inputs |
| broadcast | Continuously variable automatic |
| Traction | Constant integral |
performance
| Velocità Massima | 210 km / h |
| Acceleration 0-100 km / h | 8,9 |
| Consumption | 7,1 l / 100 km |
| CO2 emissions | 159 g / km |
