By the Dart • Motoring
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road presence, attracting a lot of attention and helped by a big air-scoop in the bonnet, tailgate spoiler, twin exhausts and 18-inch alloy wheels. under that bonnet is a 1.6 litre turbo petrol engine offering 168 hp and 0-60 mph acceleration of just 8.9 seconds. top speed is 130 mph and the fuel consumption is 39.8 mpg combined. standard transmission is CVt rather than
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ROAD TESTS BY NICK FLETCHER
ouR MotoRInG CoLuMn, BY tHe eXPeRIenCeD AnD AWARD WInnInG MotoRInG JouRnALIst nICK FLeTCheR HeLPs ouR ReADeRs CHoose tHe Best oF tHe LAtest CARs.
suBaRu LeVORG
hen I told friends I was test driving the new Levorg, they had no idea what I was talking about!
that’s hardly surprising as the Levorg is a brand-new model, a sleek all-wheel-drive performance sports tourer from subaru. Available with only one engine choice and one trim level, the Levorg costs £27,495. With stand-out looks and superbly composed driving, it offers a credible alternative to similar models from Audi, VW and Volvo. the Levorg has charismatic
and pleasurable car to drive of any I have encountered in this class. You just settle back and let it eat up the miles. In fact, far from being jaded after over three hours behind the wheel, I felt I could carry on driving the Levorg right across europe! Levorg has plenty of exterior cachet, and the cabin has a premium look with leather seats with contrasting stitching, silvertone dashboard inserts and other detail touches. the seats are very comfortable with good lumbar support and the driving position is excellent. standard kit includes auto start-
I FOUND IT THE MOST COMFORTABLE
AND PLEASURABLE CAR TO DRIVE OF ANY I HAVE ENCOUNTERED IN THIS CLASS.
stop, auto lights and wipers, multi- fuction display, cruise control, climate control, seven-inch touch-screen infotainment system, sat nav, radio/ CD/usB and of course, all wheel drive. there is excellent space front and rear even for taller occupants, and at 522 litres, the loadspace is greater than in most rivals and can be further
boosted by split-fold rear seats. overall, the Levorg is a very appealing newcomer
conventional automatic and there are paddle shifts on the steering column. I found it a smooth responsive gearbox. What also impresses is
the composure of the Levorg. even at speed on tight corners it feels utterly reassuring with virtually no body roll, perhaps not too surprising when you realise the Levorg uses the same platform and some of the same suspension parts as subaru’s famous WRX sti model.
I did a 500 mile
round trip in the Levorg, embracing rural and city roads and a long motorway haul and I found it the most comfortable
to the sports tourer sector. It has potent styling, impressive driving dynamics and generous standard equipment.•
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