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Head for the great outdoors with the Subaru Levorg

The Subaru brand has traditionally approaching vehicles behind when
been popular among a dedicated the driver indicates to change lane;
core of buyers. Marketing is and Rear Cross Traffic Alert, which
targeted towards specific niches detects vehicles passing behind
centered on those who desire the the Levorg when reversing out of a
company’s robust build quality; in parking space.
particular the outdoor enthusiast or Drive & Performance
the hardcore camping family. A hallmark of Subaru vehicles is
Subaru is a company that sticks the Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive,
to its strengths. It seems not to be pretty much standard equipment
affected by fad and fashion. For this since 1972. Tried and tested, it
reason their strong, well made cars works brilliantly offering real grip
are sought after by those in the at the right time. Couple this with
know. vehicle dynamics control and torque
All cars from the brand are vectoring, again all as standard
powered by versions of their ‘Boxer’ Geoff Maxted of Drivewrite.co.uk takes a look at the Subaru Levorg and safety is at the forefront. The
flat-four engine. In the case of single engine option is paired with
the Levorg GT this is a 1.6L DOHC customer base. The Levorg offers (including for the back seats) Subaru’s super-smooth ‘stepped’
petrol, direct injection power plant excellent interior space, practicality are all on board as is a hill-hold Lineartronic (CVT) transmission with
with a twin-scroll turbocharger. and comfort from the electric- facility. The 7” screen offers a the option of paddle shifts.
In use, the seemingly pedestrian powered seats with tasteful blue reversing camera, navigation and Specific to the Levorg, the all-new
0-62mph time of 8.9 seconds seems stitching. The low door sills allow connectivity. The central dash cowl four-cylinder engine produces
faster. plenty of light to enter the well incorporates a multi-function 167bhp and emits 164g/km of the
A Versatile Interior designed cabin; a cabin incidentally display with easily switched nasty stuff.
The Levorg combines the that offers practicality rather than graphics that show everything from The engine, sitting low in the bay
practicality of a tourer with the trendy fads. The inside also benefits the time to how the 4x4 system is to enhance handling, offers smooth,
lines and design of a sports car as from a very generous level of performing. seamless torque (250Nm) and
evidenced by the bonnet air-scoop. standard equipment from the single There’s a comprehensive safety improved efficiency.
With the imposing front-end ‘GT’ trim level. At the back, the huge package. The Subaru Rear Vehicle Flexibility is core to the character
appearance of the mighty WRX well-shaped boot has additional Detection system combines three of the very individual Subaru
STI, the car offers owners a truly underfloor storage if buyers opt for technologies: Blind Spot Detection, Levorg, providing power over a
contemporary look. the tyre kit rather than a spare. which alerts drivers to cars sitting wide range of engine speeds and
This motor has proved very All As Standard in their blind spot; Lane Change perfectly matching the car’s remit
popular with Subaru’s existing Bluetooth, Audio, Aux, USB Assist, which warns drivers of fast- as a great sport tourer.

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