The all-new 2017 Subaru Levorg has launched in Australia with a starting price of $42,990 (before on-road costs) for the base GT model, and $52,890 (before on-road costs) for the top of the range GT-S Spec B.
All three Subaru Levorg variants are powered by the same engine and drivetrain as the current WRX – a 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbocharged engine that delivers 197kW of power and 350Nm of torque coupled to a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT). It can get from 0-100km/h in 6.6 seconds, just three-tenths of a second slower than the automatic WRX.
The new 2017 model-year Subaru Levorg harks back to the 1990s Liberty RS Turbo wagon – a cult car by today’s standards. In terms of size, the Levorg is within 100mm of the fourth-generation Liberty GT wagon – the most popular of all Liberty models to date.
But despite Subaru’s comparisons to the Liberty, in essence the Levorg is a WRX wagon. It’s based on the soon-to-be replaced current-generation Impreza platform, and takes a great deal of the WRX’s mechanical and technical setup.
Subaru, however, says it has the handling of a WRX, with the ride comfort of a Liberty. The company expects to sell 200-300 units per month.
Subaru claims the Levorg is not just a WRX or Liberty wagon, but its own ‘innovative tourer concept’ that is completely suitable for the SUV-loving Australian market.
Highlights of the base GT include Subaru’s third-generation EyeSight active safety system, comprising forward-collision warning with brake and steering assist, along with active cruise control. Other features include 18-inch alloy wheels, a 6.2-inch touchscreen (sans navigation), a rear-view camera, numerous USB ports, a smart key, and Subaru’s SI-Drive drive mode selector.
Starting at $48,990 (before on-road costs), the mid-spec Levorg GT-S adds, among other things, harder-riding Bilstein suspension for better handling, a sunroof, leather-trimmed and heated sport seats with contrasting blue stitching, a 7-inch touchscreen with satellite navigation, rear vehicle detection with blind-spot detection, lane-change assist, rear cross-traffic alert, and unique 18-inch alloy wheels.
Subaru Levorg 2.0GT-S 201An extra $4000 on top of the GT-S gets you the ‘Spec B’ package, which adds a range of STI parts for visual enhancements, as well as a strut tower bar for improved steering response.
All models have a three-year/unlimited kilometre warranty.
2017 Subaru Levorg pricing (before on-road costs)
- Levorg 2.0 GT – $42,990
- Levorg 2.0 GT-S – $48,890
- Levorg 2.0 GT-S Spec B (local fit option) – $52,890
2017 Subaru Levorg specifications:
LEVORG 2.0 GT
SAFETY
- ABS anti-lock brakes with four-wheel discs and Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)
- Brake Assist
- Child seat anchor points
- Curtain airbags – full length
- Driver’s knee airbag
- Dual front airbags
- Dual side airbags
- Fog lights – front; with integrated Daytime Running Lights (DRLs)
- Four wheel disc brakes (ventilated)
- Front seatbelts with pretensioners and load limiters
- Front adjustable seatbelt anchorage
- Hill Start Assist – forward and reverse
- Rear door child lock
- Rear seatbelts with pretensioners
- Reverse camera
- Seatbelt indicator lights
- Shock absorbing brake pedal
- Side intrusion bars
- Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive
- Three-point A/ELR rear centre seatbelt
- Vehicle Dynamics Control (electronic stability control system)
- Welcome lighting
INTERIOR
- 6.2-inch touch screen AM/FM radio, single in-dash CD, six speakers
- AUX jack +USB port
- Bluetooth audio streaming
- Bottle holders in each door + two cup holders in centre console and rear
- Cargo area light
- Central locking – remote
- Climate control air conditioning – dual zone
- Cruise control – steering wheel buttons
- Driver’s footrest
- Height and reach adjustable steering column
- Height adjustable driver’s seat
- Immobiliser security system
- Leather trim steering wheel with audio controls; leather gearshift
- Map lights (2)
- Multi-Function Display (MFD) – 4.3 inches
- Power steering, mirrors and windows
- Privacy glass – rear
- Push button start with smart key
- Rear illumination electroluminescent instrument cluster display and Liquid Crystal Display
- Remote fuel lid release – tethered fuel cap
- Seatback pockets
- Subaru-branded front door sill panel
- Two remote central locking keys
- USB charger port for rear passengers
- Vanity mirrors – illuminated
- 60/40 split/fold rear seat
- 12V/120W power jacks
EXTERIOR
- Colour-coded mirrors and door handles (2.0 GT)
- Double locking system
- Electronic folding mirrors
- Headlights auto off
- Rear diffuser
- Rear cargo door spoiler
- Rear LED brake lights
- Rear roof mounted colour-coded shark fin radio antenna
- Self-levelling automatic LED headlights with pop-up washers
- Sports body kit
- Tail pipe covers – twin
- 18-inch alloy wheels – space saver spare
OTHER FEATURES
- Auto cargo door unlock on key
- DataDot security technology
- Electronic Throttle Control (ETC)
- One-touch indicators
- Three year Roadside Assist
- Three-year unlimited kilometre warranty
- 2.0 litre turbocharged engine. 197 kW/5600 rpm, 350 Nm/2400-5200 rpm
LEVORG 2.0 GT-S ADDS:
- Auto lights and wipers
- Bilstein suspension
- Black accents on wheels and headlights
- Electric sunroof
- Heated door mirrors
- Heated front seats
- High Beam Assist
- Leather trim with blue stitching
- Power driver’s seat with dual memory function – eight-way adjustable
- Factory fitted satellite navigation – 7.0-inch screen
- Rain sensing windscreen wipers
- Rear Vehicle Detection – includes Blind Spot Detection, Lane Change Assist, Rear Cross Traffic
- Alerts
- Rear view mirror with auto glare function
- Side View Monitor
- Siri + Pandora compatibility
- Sports front seats
- 18-inch alloy wheels with dark gray accents
- 2 x USB in lower centre dashboard
LEVORG 2.0 GT-S SPEC B ADDS (to GT-S specification):
- STI shift knob
- STI front spoiler
- STI side spoiler
- STI rear under spoiler
- STI rear side under spoiler
- STI 18-inch black alloy wheels
- STI front tower bar
- STI red push button start
- STI roof end spoiler
