Subaru Levorg 2017 Review | Driver's Seat

The Legacy was a deeply talented and likeable estate (also offered as a saloon) that for whatever reason never lit up the sales charts, well in the UK at least.
So, enter from stage left with its replacement, the Levorg. First signs are promising. It has kerb side appeal with its bold, striking and sporty looks, perfectly judged without going over the top.
You’d do well to see a Levorg and not take a second glance, especially in the Lapis Blue Pearl finish of our test car. With a strong nose, swept-back ‘hawk-eye’ headlights and that gaping bonnet scoop.
Down the flank, the smoked windows taper neatly towards the rear, the wheel arches are filled by muscular 18in alloy wheels and there’s a deep side skirt.
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[@baeyensguy4950]

I drive one. Takes 2 days to understand how capable this wagon actually is. The Levorg brings a new driving attitude to the table, and whilst some people might be reluctant to "let go" their routine expectations about their ride, I found it to be a refreshing experience and a real eye opener. Oh, and I do drive a Big German for work and had several in the past, but I very much prefer the Levorg any time I get the chance. Thorougly enjoy it.

[@driversseat659]

Baeyens Guy it certainly takes longer to appreciate the Levorg. On the launch we weren't fans but after a week and 400 miles through Europe, we liked it much more. Ride is still too firm though. It could be epic with more power and better balanced suspension. Still love the looks.

[@adderrrrrr]

If u give it a chance. A BMW or Audi with AT and AWD with the trim and equipment. Is 10000$/€ more. What do u get..

[@SubigarageIstanbul]

Levorg is a way better car than those fancy German cars, especially on the curved roads and icy surfaces.

[@rafflesnh]

"New for (Summer) 2019 (in the UK), Levorg has an upgraded 2.0 litre naturally aspirated petrol Boxer engine. The suspension and power steering have been fine-tuned for improved ride comfort, greater control and stability. The new model also benefits from the addition of Steering Responsive Headlights, a Front View Monitor and an upgraded infotainment system - including Apple CarPlay and Android Auto". Looks like they listened to you. ;-) PS. Looking at the image on Subaru's UK website, seems it will lose its bonnet air scoop too.

[@congdang7980]

Only thing I didn't like about the levorg is no rear air vents, at least in Australia.

[@GaryKari]

yeah, that must be horrible :D

[@joelsantos5378]

I am leaning towards this compared to the Mazda 6 wagon.

[@leighschrieber2730]

Awesome car

[@oddities-whatnot]

He hasn’t a clue what Subaru is all about these days. Why do so many people get confused about them ? Subaru make practical NORMAL cars like every other manufacturer. Would Ford etc survive if every car they made had WRX STI performance ? No. Ive had three Subarus and all were comfortable, capable great cars to drive. Manual and CVT, no problem with any of them. Im buying another soon. People who think they need to be fast have no idea and those sort of drivers who ignore the highway code are probably best suited to German cars.

[@arabarran]

Does it come with roof rack?

[@dinosaurjr2628]

HeavyWeight Fishing Mine has four hard points for fitting a rack. The Thule Wing Edge model looks best.

[@akejohansson2860]

Great car...with paddles of course.

[@krupadrum]

A manual gearbox is a must. Lost sales for Subaru, no question.

[@adderrrrrr]

Why on a daily. Shift manual if u want

[@Kacpa2]

Because it makes it more fun and engaging and commute doesnt need to be as boring as any other automatic car usually. And CVT is the absolute worst and most soulless of all automatics at that...Subaru just hates europe we dont have a single manual car when goddamn USA get it. All performance models are now gone. Back in 2000s we got sweet gems.like Legacy Touring Wagon 3.0R Spec B in 6speed manual from sti and other goodies in the suspension. Here we dont even get a more pedestrian version with manual not even an engine choice anymore... and they expect sales to improve when they do everything to worsen them.

[@Toretto16]

​@@Kacpa2 Subarus Lineatronic is probably the best CVT out there on the market. It simulates the gears of a classic automatic transmission but is better in fuel efficiency, lighter, simpler to produce and more reliable than automatic. Subaru offered only 1.6T Engine because there are strict laws about CO2 emissions in Europe. On other markets such as Australia, Japan and US, Subary offered a bigeer 2L Turbo engine with respectable performances.

[@Kacpa2]

@@Toretto16 They offered fb20 later too, still without the manual. They dont sell as many cars here so they stopped tryinf sadly. They are a nieche brand here unlike usa or australia.

[@Kacpa2]

@@Toretto16 And i know, its the best cvt in the market but it never should be a sole option. It neuters the car completely, i drove H6 legacy with a cvt and it makes that car feel incredibly slow compared to 2.0L XV 6mt i have rn.

[@joshbacon8241]

Why isn’t the 2.0L turbo version of the Levorg offered in Europe?

[@marcfisher1]

Probably emissions reasons

[@vectraB97]

@@marcfisher1 1.6l levorg has less NOX emissions than a golf gte hybrid.

[@adderrrrrr]

It is. But NA 150 hk.

[@elyse_sb]

We have the 2L here in New Zealand boy is it fun

[@jamiep61]

l don't expect to see many Subaru Levorg Estates as there are much better rivals like the BMW 3 Series

[@shaybrewster5602]

Neither do i but theres also the Subaru Levorg STI Sport with the WRX 300hp fa20 motor so maybe sales might pick up

[@adrianbeasley6211]

Idiot Poms - buying German shit-boxes when they could have a far better Subaru for less money

[@adderrrrrr]

Maybe better. But when I bought mine. The 320dx and A4 Q, no camera, 5000$/€ more expensive, the tax more then 2x higher, smaller screen, no LED beam. If u add up all this and have like 6000$/€ in the wallet after a few years. U can do something fun with that :)

[@oddities-whatnot]

Better as in just the same as everyone else aspires to driving. I drove BMW over 30 years ago when they were premium cars and a respected brand on the roads. Now its all arrogant bell ends in PCP lease BMWs thinking they are superior to everyone else. Wouldnt touch one with a bargepole nowadays. Ive had three Subarus, they are proper cars not trendy fashion statements.