Subaru Levorg

The Subaru Levorg (Japanese: スバル・レヴォーグ, Subaru Revuōgu) is a mid-size car manufactured since 2014 by Subaru. According to the company, the name Levorg is an acronym of three words, LEgacy, reVOlution, touRinG.[1] The Levorg shares its platform with the Impreza, Legacy and WRX.

Subaru Levorg
Overview
ManufacturerSubaru
Production2014–present
AssemblyJapan: Ōta, Gunma (Fuji Heavy Industries, Ltd.)
Body and chassis
ClassMid-size car
Body style5-door station wagon
LayoutFront-engine, four-wheel drive
Chronology
PredecessorSubaru Legacy Touring wagon

The Levorg was first shown as a pre-production concept car at the 43rd Tokyo Motor Show in November 2013.[2] Subaru began collecting orders on the Japanese market on 4 January 2014, and the car went on sale in May.[3] In February 2015 Subaru announced the introduction of the Levorg on the European market, and the car made its première on the continent at the Geneva Motor Show in March of the same year.[4]

First generation (VM; 2014)
First generation (VM)
Overview
Production2014–2020
Body and chassis
Related
Powertrain
Engine
Power output
  • 125 kW (168 hp; 170 PS) (FB16)
  • 221 kW (296 hp; 300 PS) (FA20)
TransmissionLineartronic CVT
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,650 mm (104.3 in)
Length4,690 mm (184.6 in)
Width1,780 mm (70.1 in)
Height1,490 mm (58.7 in)
Kerb weight1,520–1,580 kg (3,351–3,483 lb)

Specifications

On the domestic Japanese market the Levorg is available with two DOHC flat-four petrol engines, both turbocharged, intercooled and direct injected: a 170 PS (125 kW), 250 N⋅m (184 lbf⋅ft) FB16 1.6 L and a 296 PS (218 kW), 400 N⋅m (295 lbf⋅ft) FA20 2.0 L.[3] The two are coupled to a Lineartronic continuously variable transmission and four-wheel-drive.

V-Sport

On November 20, 2019 Subaru launched the 2020 Subaru Levorg V-Sport. It features front sports seats with fabric upholstery, a leather wrapped steering wheel with silver stitching, as well as piano black and chrome trim. As with the variant it is based on, it sports Bilstein dampers, ventilated disc brakes and 225/45 R18 tires. V-Sport will be available in Japan and is priced at JPY 3,150,000.[5]

Sales

During its advance sales before launch, Subaru received about 11,000 orders in three months, 2,000 short of its projection.[6]

Motorsport

On 12 January 2016, Subaru announced that it was entering the British Touring Car Championship, as a manufacturer entry, in partnership with Team BMR.[7] For the 2016 season, the team were preparing four Levorg Sports Tourers to the championship's Next Generation Touring Car specification. The BTCC Levorgs are configured as rear wheel drive rather than four wheel drive (which is disallowed by the championship's regulations). Former double champions Jason Plato and Colin Turkington piloted the cars, along with team owner Warren Scott. The marque's FA20 2.0 litre boxer engine was race prepared for the team by Mountune Racing.[8]

The 2017 season saw some changes, including Ashley Sutton joining the team from MG Racing. Sutton went on to win the 2017 British Touring Car Championship for the team. Jason Plato continued driving the Levorg, but struggled to find pace throughout the season.[9]

The 2018 season saw Team BMR switch from Mountune to Swindon as engine suppliers for the Levorg.[10]

Second generation (VN; 2020)
Second generation (VN)
Subaru Levorg GT-H EX (VN5)
Overview
Production2020–present
Body and chassis
PlatformSubaru Global Platform
Related
Powertrain
Engine1.8 L CB18 H4 (turbocharged petrol)
Power output130 kW (174 hp; 177 PS)[11]
TransmissionLineartronic CVT
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,670 mm (105.1 in)[11]
Length4,755 mm (187.2 in)[11]
Width1,795 mm (70.7 in)[11]
Height1,500 mm (59.1 in)[11] (with roof antenna)
Kerb weight1,550–1,580 kg (3,417–3,483 lb)[11]

Unveiled as a prototype at the 2019 Tokyo Motor Show on October 23,[12] the second-generation model will switch to the Subaru Global Platform, with a newly developed 1.8 L CB18 engine. Like the previous generation, this model will not be sold in North America, but will go on sale in Japan in the second half of 2020.[13]

On August 21, 2020, the second-generation Levorg was released in Japan.[14]

According to Subaru engine designer Tsuneaki Numamiyauchi, the displacement of the CB18 was chosen to balance an increase in maximum torque to 300 N⋅m (31 kg⋅m; 220 lb⋅ft) with improved fuel economy from adopting lean-burn technology.[15] Fuel economy improved from 16.0 to 16.6 kilometres per litre (38 to 39 mpg‑US) compared to the preceding generation's FB16 engine.[11] In addition, the overall length of the engine was shortened by 44 mm (1.7 in), allowing for a larger crush zone for safety.[15]

Subaru Levorg Prototype at the 2019 Osaka Motor Show

References
  1. "スバル、東京モーターショーで新スポーツツーリング「LEVORG（レヴォーグ）」を世界初公開" [Subaru, new sport wagon at the Tokyo Motor Show: "LEVORG" world premiere]. car.watch.impress.co.jp (in Japanese). November 20, 2013. Retrieved March 4, 2015.
  2. Stoklosa, Alexander (November 21, 2013). "Subaru's Levorg Prototype is the 2015 WRX Wagon of Your Dreams". blog.caranddriver.com. Car and Driver. Retrieved March 4, 2015.
  3. Gauthier, Michael (January 2, 2014). "2014 Subaru Levorg hits the track". worldcarfans.com. Retrieved March 4, 2015.
  4. Padeanu, Adrian (February 6, 2015). "2015 Subaru Outback and Levorg in European specification confirmed for Geneva debut". worldcarfans.com. Retrieved March 4, 2015.
  5. 2020 Subaru Levorg V-Sport is here – and it’s not what you expected ZIG Wheels(12/11/2019)
  6. Greimel, Hans. "A rare misfire for Subaru with new Levorg wagon?". Automotive News. Retrieved June 26, 2015.
  7. "SUBARU ENTER BTCC WITH TEAM BMR". British Touring Car Championship. TOCA. January 12, 2016. Retrieved January 12, 2016.
  8. Hudson, Neil (January 15, 2016). "Mountune chosen as engine partner for Team BMR's four Subarus". TouringCarTimes. Mediaempire Stockholm AB. Retrieved January 15, 2016.
  9. Ashby, Chris (October 2, 2017). "Jason Plato hails new BTCC champion Ashley Sutton "a superstar"". BTCC Crazy. Retrieved September 3, 2018.
  10. Gallagher, Ian (2018). "Team BMR to switch engine suppliers for 2018 season". Touring Car Times. Retrieved September 3, 2018.
  11. Takiawa, Kiyoshi; Yasuda, Tsuyoshi (photographer) (August 20, 2020). "スバルの技術を極めた、新型「レヴォーグ」。SGPボディやCB18エンジンのカットモデル展示" [The technology of Subaru's new 'Levorg'; cutaway model of SGP body and CB18 engine]. Car Watch. Retrieved September 2, 2020.
  12. "World Premiere of All-New Subaru Levorg Prototype at Tokyo Motor Show 2019" (Press release). Subaru Global Media. October 23, 2019. Retrieved September 2, 2020.
  13. Stafford, Eric (October 23, 2019). "Subaru Levorg, Bold New Station Wagon, Previews the Next WRX". Car and Driver. Retrieved October 23, 2019.
  14. "2021 Subaru Levorg made its official debut in Japan". Zig Wheels. August 21, 2020.
  15. Tsubakiyama, Kazuo (August 24, 2020). "スバル新型「レヴォーグ」のデジタルコクピットや1.8リッターの採用理由が明らかに YouTubeLive「NEW LEVORG 徹底解剖」レポート" [Subaru's 'Levorg' digital cockpit and the reason for adopting 1.8 litres revealed in YouTube Live 'New Levorg thorough dissection' report]. Car Watch. Retrieved September 2, 2020.
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