"Mosqvich" (mosqvich)
10/30/2013 at 12:20 • Filed to: LEVORG, Subaru, 2013 Tokyo Motor Show
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"Mosqvich" (mosqvich)
10/30/2013 at 12:20 • Filed to: LEVORG, Subaru, 2013 Tokyo Motor Show | 0
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Subaru is shattering sales records in North America. It seems like the Subaru Crosstrek is everywhere. The company is barely meeting demand for the CUV. Apparently Fuji Heavy Industries' automotive division is not resting on its success and has plans for a major new vehicle. At the upcoming Tokyo Motor Show Subaru will feature prominently its Sports Tourer called LEVORG. It appears the model is destined for the Japanese home market, but its lines seem very promising and could conceivably find its way to Western markets.
The side profile appears to have a lot of Subie design DNA. Bits of WRX STI peek through, but with a more refined and elegant aesthetic. Subaru says the LEVORG "features an exquisite and stylish design with a sports car feel." It seems possible the LEVORG is a two-door coupe. It's clearly not a boy-racer car, perhaps it will fill the niche of WRX-STI owners who are growing older and need a more mature vehicle, but still want the fundamentals of the STI wrapped in a beautiful sports touring shape.
The front end view has some Forrester to it with a dose of Aston Martin thrown in for good measure. It appears to have a hood scoop peeking out just waiting to gulp down plenty of cold air to provide the Boxer engine lurking beneath the hood. The lights are sinister. Where's that love Subaru claims it produces?
It appears the LEVORG will feature Subaru's 1.6 liter Horizontally-Opposed four-cylinder DOHC DIT (direct injection turbo) engine. It should offer pretty good performance, while achieving acceptable fuel efficiency. The picture below is of the 2.0 liter DIT, but it should provide an idea of what the heart of the LEVORG will look like below its plastic shroud.
The wheels provided in the teaser are very sharp, but will they make production?
On November 20th, Subaru will reveal the car to the world at the Tokyo Motor Show.
Anon
> Mosqvich
10/30/2013 at 12:29 |
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I do have to say, I am a sucker for a hood scoop. Also I'm not suprised that the cross trek is doing so well. It's priced right and looks pretty cool. The only thing really holding it back is its trasmission.
Doge_Supreme drives a BRZ
> Mosqvich
10/30/2013 at 12:32 |
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http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/2012/05/subaru…
some more details about the engine.
seems to be the same engine as the BRZ minus the port injection, but with a turbo.
carcrasher88
> Mosqvich
10/30/2013 at 12:32 |
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I've got a feeling this will be either a replacement for or the next generation of the Subaru Exiga , which isn't sold in the US.
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Mosqvich
> Anon
10/30/2013 at 13:13 |
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Unfortunately this car will have a CVT too.
SkarTisu
> Mosqvich
10/30/2013 at 18:19 |
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Looks promising! Hopefully they melt down all prototypes of those wheels and go with something else for production is all.
PanchoVilleneuve ST
> Mosqvich
10/30/2013 at 18:34 |
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Levorg is an awesome barbarian name.
LEVORG IS IN A FIGHT TO THE DEATH WITH THE EVIL SORCERER THOSNAR THE PETULANT IN A STRUGGLE THAT WILL DETERMINE THE FATE OF THE REALM!
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Mosqvich
> PanchoVilleneuve ST
10/30/2013 at 18:54 |
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Indeed. Nothing says Barbarian thrashings like Subaru!!
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PanchoVilleneuve ST
> Mosqvich
10/30/2013 at 18:55 |
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The exhaust note better sound like the guitars in Holy Diver.
webmonkees
> Mosqvich
10/30/2013 at 22:54 |
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Viziv will protect ups from the onslaught.
