Following the announcement made in October, Subaru has at the 2013 Tokyo Motor Show officially unveiled their Levorg concept set to arrive in Japan next year.

According to the Japanese automaker, the Levorg is the “embodiment of Subaru’s long-time achievements and symbolizes the latest Subaru standards” and offers “practical touring abilities which ensure a stress-free drive even in long distances.”

Two types of engines

The all-wheel-drive wagon will come with two engine choices: A 1.6-litre DIT direct-injection turbo engine delivering 125kW and 250Nm of torque, and also a larger a larger 2.0-litre DIT engine producing 221kW and 400Nm of torque.

Both these engines send power to a symmetrical AWD system via a Lineartronic (for 1.6) or Sport Lineartronic (for 2.0) transmission.

The innovative sports tourer

Covered in either Metallic Blue Grey Steel or Pearl Crystal White paint that has never been seen on a production Subaru before, the Levorg features sleek styling befitting a sports tourer while also realising abundant load capacity.

The concept is 4690mm long, 1780mm wide and 1485mm tall, with a 2650mm wheelbase and a curb weight of 1504 kg.

The dynamic front design with a three-dimensional features the standard Subaru design motif of the hexagon grille, and hawk eye like headlights which emphasise the Levorg’s energetic aura.

The Subaru LEVORG prototype comes with a strut front suspension and a rear double wishbone arrangement. The 1.6-powered model is fitted with 17-inch alloy wheels shod in 215/50 R17 tyres while the 2.0 model is fitted with 18-inch wheels wrapped around in 225/45 R18 tyres.

Inside, the Levorg concept features a number of piano black finishes, metallic accents, a flat bottom steering wheel, as well as dual 3.5-inch full-colour LEDs. There’s also a wide range of safety technologies such as pre-collision braking control, lane keeping assist, pre-collision reverse throttle management and active lane keep system.

Subaru has announced pre-orders for the production version will start on January 4, with sales commencing in the spring. It is not yet clear whether this model will make it to South Africa however we will keep you updated of any new developments.

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