TAS 2020: Subaru Levorg Prototype STI Sport revealed

TAS 2020: Subaru Levorg Prototype STI Sport revealed

After a brief teaser campaign, Subaru officially unveiled the Levorg Prototype STI Sport at this year’s Tokyo Auto Salon, and we have live photos of the sporty wagon.

Visually, the LP STI Sport doesn’t differ that heavily from the “regular” Levorg Prototype that made its debut at last year’s Tokyo Motor Show. Standout cues include the addition of “STI” badges, a front lip spoiler, a pair of LED light strips above the front fog lamps, new-design wheels, STI-branded exhaust finishers and a diffuser-like element for the rear bumper.

A more important bit of kit isn’t in direct sight, as the LP STI Sport features electronically controlled dampers for the first time in a Subaru model. This is linked to a “Drive Mode Select” system, which alters the characteristics of the car’s power unit, steering, dampers and AWD system.

TAS 2020: Subaru Levorg Prototype STI Sport revealed

Subaru has yet to provide details on the new Levorg’s powertrain, merely stating the wagon will get a new 1.8 litre turbocharged and direct-injected four-cylinder boxer engine. This is mated to a Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive system and likely a Lineartronic CVT as well.

The wagon also gets the company’s next-generation EyeSight system, which features a renewed stereo camera setup with a wider viewing angle. The system is also supported by four radar sensors on the front and rear bumpers, which allows it to have a 360-degree sense around the vehicle, while the pre-collision braking function has also been expanded to cover crossing and turning at an intersection with low visibility.

Like recent Subaru models (XV, Ascent, Impreza and Forester), the new Levorg rides on the Subaru Global Platform and was first previewed by Viziv Tourer Concept during last year’s Geneva Motor Show. While it may still be labelled a “Prototype,” the Levorg is very much close to being production ready, with a market launch set to take place in Japan in the second half of 2020.

GALLERY: Subaru Levorg Prototype

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Comments

  • Bossku Adanya Boss Sendiri on Jan 14, 2020 at 12:16 pm

    Subaru make really good cars. Top quality. This is why Forester selling so well here than cheap China rebadged car.

    With discounts, can even get Forester for RM140k….just RM17k more than China junks

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    • Darren on Jan 14, 2020 at 2:18 pm

      MAA data for Nov 2019:
      Proton – 89,000
      Subaru – 2,700
      Sales number is everything and therefore Proton is better than Subaru.

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    • Still no turbo like european cars and suv.

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      • potato on Jan 15, 2020 at 12:47 pm

        the article states 1.8L Turbocharge. and most Subaru cars & SUV feature turbos as standard.

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    • potato on Jan 15, 2020 at 12:49 pm

      the problem with Subaru is they don’t make enough models to cater to the masses. 2 sedans & 2 SUV just not enough to fulfill the taste of malaysians. as such sales is affected, and service center & parts inventory become scarce, just like Mitsubishi.

      Subaru cars are actually more advance than Hondas and more reliable, just the 4WD system requires more caution because you need all 4 wheels to have the same wear & tear not to ruin the differentials.

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  • site lurker on Jan 14, 2020 at 1:47 pm

    Usually I don’t leave any comments, but damn that is one good looking Subaru!

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  • Where’s the new WRX?

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  • vivizurianti on Jan 15, 2020 at 10:11 am

    Subaru are getting pretty softer these days. perhaps to suit softer owners?

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  • EloElo on Jan 15, 2020 at 11:11 am

    Hah? is it copy Proton Suprima? very similar to Suprima from behind as well as the rim.

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