Subaru Levorg GT headed to UK, gets 170 PS 1.6L DIT

Subaru Levorg GT UK

It appears that the Subaru Levorg will finally break away from the confines of its home market of Japan – the automaker’s UK offshoot has announced that the Impreza wagon will go on sale in Blighty in September.

It looks pretty much identical to the JDM model, with sharp WRX-style headlights, large chrome grille, deeply-sculpted front fascia with integrated LED daytime running lights, wraparound tail lights, twin exhaust exits and snazzy 18-inch two-tone turbine alloy wheels.

Sold in sole GT spec, the Levorg is said to be a spiritual successor to the Legacy Tourer, sales of which were discontinued in Britain in 2008 – never mind that the former is a C-segment player, while the latter belongs to the D-segment. Then again, Subaru claims that while the Levorg has similar dimensions to the BP Legacy of that era, it actually provides much more interior space, thanks to improvements in packaging.

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Under the bonnet of the UK-market car, you’ll find a 170 PS 1.6 litre Direct Injection Turbo (DIT) petrol flat-four sending power through the symmetrical all-wheel drive system via a Lineartronic CVT with six virtual ratios. Do keep in mind that Japanese buyers also get an option of a larger 2.0 litre DIT boxer mill pumping out 300 PS and 400 Nm.

Subaru UK promises a high level of equipment with the Levorg GT, including the brand’s latest factory-fitted infotainment system, bespoke sport seats and premium cabin materials, as well as safety kit like blind spot detection and rear vehicle alert. Its engineers also claim that it will be one of the most refined Subarus yet.


Subaru Levorg Concept at Tokyo 2013

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Jonathan Lee

After trying to pursue a career in product design, Jonathan Lee decided to make the sideways jump into the world of car journalism instead. He therefore appreciates the aesthetic appeal of a car, but for him, the driving experience is still second to none.

 

Comments

  • heybadigol (Member) on Jun 30, 2015 at 10:51 am

    Lucky Brits getting one of the most beautiful Subarus ever made. Sadly not available for Malaysia. I do hope MI considers bringing it here.

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  • only if the Subaru XV had more safety features for that price !

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  • CarmenTung on Jun 30, 2015 at 11:42 am

    Steering wheel look to busy with buttons..could be dangerous too

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  • shawal on Jun 30, 2015 at 12:09 pm

    hopefully it’ll do well in the UK, keen to see what carbuyer reviews would say…
    awesome looking sport estate
    looks like high quality product in and out..

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