SUBARU LEVORG TOURER

• Emissions - ICE
  • CO2 (g/km)167
  • Standard Euro EmissionsEURO 6
  • WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb196
• Engine and Drive Train
  • CamshaftDOHC
  • Catalytic ConvertorTrue
  • CC1,995
  • Compression Ratio10.5:1
  • Cylinder LayoutFLAT 4
  • Cylinders4
  • Cylinders - Bore (mm)84
  • Cylinders - Stroke (mm)90
  • Engine CodeFB16
  • Engine LayoutNORTH SOUTH
  • Fuel DeliveryDIRECT INJECTION
  • Gears6 SPEED
  • Number of Valves16
  • TransmissionSEMI-AUTO
• Fuel Consumption - ICE
  • EC Directive 1999/100/EC AppliesFalse
  • WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Comb8.7
  • WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Extra High8.6
  • WLTP - FC (l/100km) - High7.2
  • WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Low12.8
  • WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Medium8.2
  • WLTP - MPG - Comb32.6
  • WLTP - MPG - Extra High32.7
  • WLTP - MPG - High39.1
  • WLTP - MPG - Low22
  • WLTP - MPG - Medium34.6
• General
  • Alternative Fuel QualifyingFalse
  • Badge Engine CC2.0
  • Badge Power150
  • Coin DescriptionN
  • Coin SeriesGT
  • Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 0717E
  • Man Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years12
  • Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years3
  • Safety Concerns?False
  • Special EditionFalse
  • Special OrderFalse
  • Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage60,000
  • Standard manufacturers warranty - Years3
  • Vehicle Homologation ClassM1
• Performance
  • 0 to 60 mph (secs)False
  • Engine Power - BHP150
  • Engine Power - KW110
  • Engine Power - PSTrue
  • Engine Power - RPM6,200
  • Engine Torque - LBS.FT146
  • Engine Torque - MKG20.2
  • Engine Torque - NM198
  • Engine Torque - RPM4200
  • Top Speed121
• Test Cycles
  • Emissions Test CycleWLTP
• Tyres
  • Alloys?True
  • Space Saver?False
  • Tyre Size Front225/45 R18
  • Tyre Size Rear225/45 R18
  • Tyre Size SpareTYRE REPAIR KIT
  • Wheel StyleN
  • Wheel Type18" ALLOY
• Vehicle Dimensions
  • Height1,490
  • Length4,690
  • Wheelbase2,650
  • Width1780
  • Width (including mirrors)1,987
• Weight and Capacities
  • Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)60
  • Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)1446
  • Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)522
  • Max. Towing Weight - Braked1,500
  • Minimum Kerbweight1,564
  • No. of Seats5
  • Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb10.8

• Body Glass
  • Automatic rain sensing windscreen wipers
  • Electric rear window defroster
  • Front/rear side power windows auto up/down function with pinch protection
  • Heated rear window with timer
  • Intermittent front and rear wash/wipe
  • One touch lane change indicators
  • Privacy glass for rear doors, rear quarters and rear window
  • Windscreen wiper de-icer
• Brakes
  • ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) with EBFD (Electronic Brake Force Distribution)
  • Active torque vectoring
  • Auto vehicle hold
  • Electronic parking brake
  • Emergency brake assist
• Chassis/Suspension
  • SVDC - Subaru Vehicle Dynamics Control
• Communication
  • Apple car play/Android Auto
  • Bluetooth Handsfree Phone Connection
• Driver Aids
  • EyeSight - Adaptive cruise control, pre-collision braking/throttle, lane sway/departure warning, lane keep assist + lead vehicle start alert
  • Reversing camera
  • SI-Drive (Subaru Intelligent Drive) intelligent mode & sport mode
  • Speed sensitive power steering
  • Subaru rear vehicle detection - blind spot monitoring, lane change assist, rear cross traffic alert
• Driver Convenience
  • Automatic start/stop system
  • Fuel lid lock release
• Driver Information
  • 5.9" LCD multi information display - front view monitor, fuel economy, Eco-evaluation, driving condition, clock/outside temperature and maintenance
  • 7" Multifunction colour touch screen
  • Electro luminescent gauges with 3.5" colour LCD display
  • Satellite navigation system
  • Seatbelt indicator light
  • Service indicator
  • Systems with voice recognition
  • Trip computer
• Driving Mirrors
  • Heated door mirrors
  • Power folding door mirrors with built-in LED indicators
  • Smart rear view mirror
• Entertainment
  • Dual USB ports and auxiliary jack in centre panel
  • Dual USB ports for rear passengers
  • Dual USB ports in centre console
  • Steering wheel mounted audio controls
  • Subaru infotainment and audio system with 1CD and 6 speakers
• Exterior Body Features
  • Body colour bumpers
  • Roof spoiler
  • Shark fin antenna
  • Side sill spoilers
  • Twin tailpipe muffler
• Exterior Lights
  • Automatic headlamp levelling
  • Automatic LED headlights
  • Daytime running lights
  • High beam assist
  • LED front fog lights
  • Pop-up headlight washers
  • Rear fog lights
  • Steering responsive headlights
• Heating/Cooling/Ventilation
  • Defroster vents for front and side windows
  • Dual zone automatic air conditioning
  • Dust/pollen filters
  • Rear passenger heating ducts
• Interior Features
  • Aluminium pedals
  • Boot hooks
  • Boot under floor storage
  • Centre console storage box
  • Door pockets with bottle holder
  • Front armrest
  • Front console cup holders
  • Leather sports steering wheel and gearshift knob with blue stitching
  • Leather upholstery with blue overstitching + front sports seats
  • Luggage hooks
  • Paddle shift controls
  • Retractable parcel shelf
  • Side door reinforcement beams
  • Stainless steel front door sills
  • Steering column support beam
  • Tilt/telescopic adjust steering wheel
  • Two 12 Volt power outlets in instrument panel and centre console
• Interior Lights
  • Front map lights
  • Luggage area lamp
  • Welcome lighting
• Safety
  • 3x3 point rear seatbelts
  • Childproof rear door locks
  • Curtain SRS airbags
  • Front side SRS airbags (driver & front passenger)
  • Front SRS airbags
  • Height adjustable front seatbelts with pre-tensioners and load limiters
  • Knee SRS airbag
  • Safety pedal system
  • Tyre pressure monitor
  • Whiplash reducing front seats
• Seats
  • 40/20/40 split folding and reclining rear seats
  • 8 way power adjustable driver seat with lumbar support
  • Front head restraints
  • Heated front seats
  • ISOFIX adapted child seat anchors with tether anchors
  • Rear seat headrests for 3 seating positions
  • Rear seat release in boot space
  • Seat back pockets
• Security
  • Keyless entry and push button start system
  • Remote control central locking
  • Thatcham category 1 alarm + immobiliser
• Vanity Mirrors
  • Driver and passenger illuminated vanity mirror
• Wheels - Alloy
  • 18" alloy wheels
• Wheels - Spare
  • Tyre repair kit

Ten Second Review
Subaru's Levorg (the name derived from 'Legacy', 'reVOlution' and 'touRinG') is the spiritual successor to the brand's fourth generation Legacy estate that ceased production in 2008. This car's a little smaller than its predecessor thanks to underpinnings from the brand's Impreza family hatch, but it still manages to offer more interior space than any old Legacy model served up. And, as with all Subarus, there's the usual stout build quality, peerless reliability, dependable 4WD system and charismatic Boxer engine.

Background
Subaru is the master of the tough four wheel drive estate. Today, its range offers that recipe either in tough, SUV-like Outback model guise. Or in the form we look at here. Enter the Subaru Levorg GT. The Fuji Heavy Industries brand needs the Levorg. Not everyone, after all, wants the offroad look championed by the company's Outback model but quite a few buyers might like Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive allied to a sportier, more dynamic car more targeted at tarmac territory, yet well capable of dealing with a snowy snap. The mechanical package is interesting here too, though unfortunately, it doesn't yet include diesel power. If that's not a problem, then there's plenty else to like, not least excellent levels of interior practicality. Those looking for a more interesting option to upper-spec petrol-powered Mondeo estates - maybe cars like Volvo's V60 or the Mazda6 Tourer - should read on.

Driving Experience
Subaru are using the Levorg GT to introduce an all new 170PS 1.6 litre DIT (direct injection turbo) four cylinder boxer engine coupled exclusively to a Lineartronic CVT automatic gearbox with six simulated ratios. Power is slightly below the older 2.5-litre naturally aspirated flat four that the brand used to offer in this class of car, although the torque output is higher. This sole engine and transmission combination gives a 0-62mph time of 8.9 seconds and a top speed of 130mph. Subaru says that it's benchmarked this car against its performance models and it certainly should provide a more dynamic drive than you used to get from the old Legacy Tourer. Ultimately though, this isn't an out-and-out performance-minded estate car, something you could have guessed by the standard provision of CVT belt-driven auto transmission - there's no manual gearbox option. This won't be quite as smooth as the latest dual clutch systems you'd find on many rivals. Still, handling should be quite sharp, aided by this model's very low centre of gravity. Thank the low-mounted Boxer engine up-front for that. The Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive system is also of the permanent kind, rather than the sort of 'on-demand' set-up you'd get in rivals like Ford Mondeo or Volkswagen Passat estates. So you'll be better provided for in terms of traction.

Design and Build
The Levorg GT looks a potent thing with its menacing headlamps and deep front bonnet scoop. It's also very space-efficient, as you'll discover on taking a seat inside. Despite a platform derived from that used by Subaru's smaller Impreza family hatch, there's more cabin space than there was in the apparently much larger old Legacy Tourer. There's plenty of room for up to five passengers and a decent 522-litre boot capacity. Fold the seats down and this increases to a useful 1446-litres. Up front, the driver faces a neat instrument binnacle, while the centre console houses a touch screen infotainment system that's much better than anything Subaru used to offer. Build quality is another thing that's surprisingly good too, though it still isn't up to the quality you'd expect from the smart German brands. Plus of course, there's lashing of standard kit.

Market and Model
UK buyers get one very plush GT trim level with a single powertrain choice. The price is around £27,500, which pitches this car against top 4WD estate versions of Volkswagen's Passat and Ford's Mondeo. So what do you get for your money? Apart from the standard-fit automatic gearbox, included equipment runs to leather-trimmed sport seats, keyless entry with push-button start, air conditioning, Bluetooth phone connectivity for the 6.2" infotainment system, cruise control, auto headlamps and wipers and 18-inch alloy wheels. Safety-wise, apart from the usual electronic aids, there's a blind spot detection system to stop you dangerously pulling out to overtake in front of another car. And a rear vehicle alert set-up that warns you of approaching cars whilst reversing.

Cost of Ownership
In evaluating this car, you need to make sure you're comparing apples with apples. If you're putting the Levorg up against a diesel estate rival, then this car's returns - 39.8mpg on the combined cycle and 164g/km of CO2 - will seem rather high, particularly if the model in question is only front-driven and has a manual gearbox. Remember though, that with this Subaru, you get proper Symmetrical permanent AWD, an auto gearbox and a petrol engine and the running cost returns seem more acceptable, particularly as you'll be using cheaper green pump fuel. There's plenty of peace of mind too. Subaru should be commended for their five year/100,000 mile warranty - something many other manufacturers would charge extra for or not offer at all. Reliability has always been a strong Subaru selling point, although servicing is likely to be pricier than some of the competition. Subaru residuals are stronger than you'd think, thanks to strong demand.

Summary
Subaru is well aware that this Levorg will be a minority choice in its segment but knows that for a select few loyal customers, it will hit the mark precisely. These people will get a charismatic, spacious estate with strong performance, high levels of standard equipment, good residuals and the best 4WD system in the business. In other words, a car of many talents. True, it's nothing like as efficient as most rivals, even if you look at them in petrol form. But Subaru will doubtless address this issue in future with other engine options. For the time being though, the Levorg remains a rare but quite appealing choice in its segment. If you're happy with petrol power, have a £30,000 budget and don't want an SUV - or an estate car trying to look like an SUV - it may be just up your street.