Subaru Levorg STI Sport continues the tradition of a sports wagon. Way back a few years they had the Subaru Liberty RS Turbo wagon which was a revelation at the time. Fast, spacious, quality build and the safety and handling security of the Subaru Symmetrical AWD system.
Fast forward to 2018 and the market has changed. With the SUV market taking up around 45% of sales, the normal wagon market has almost died.
This is a shame as there are buyers out there that may forsake the blandness of an SUV for the style and poise of a wagon such as the Subaru Levorg STI Sport.
We have previously tested the Levorg STI Sport as a family runabout on a trip shopping to IKEA.
This time we take the Levorg STI Sport to the Hunter Valley for a weekend.
Subaru Levorg STI Sport Summary
I have to admit I really like the Subaru Levorg STI Sport Wagon. The Subaru Levorg 2.0L STI Sport really could be called a STW. I just made that up, although I’m sure some clever marketing guru in one of the automotive manufacturers has used it before.
STW stands for Sports Touring Wagon. You really should ignore the use of STI on the Levorg, as it isn’t an STI in the same vein as the WRX STI. It is a road going Sports Touring Wagon. Owners of the WRX STI often race their cars on track days. The Levorg isn’t designed for that.
Its designed for a family wagon for those drivers that want more than a bland SUV. Drivers that want a little style, class, sportiness, full of safety features for the family and most of all fun to drive.
The Levorg delivers!
What is good?
- Build Quality
- Value for money
- Smooth driving experience
What is not so good?
- No Android Auto or Apple Car Play
- No Head Up Display
- Cant disable Adaptive Cruise Control
What are the alternatives?
Audi A3 Sportback Quattro
Skoda Octavia RS 245 Wagon
BMW 3 Series Touring
Peugeot 308 GTi
Model: Subaru Levorg 2.0 STI Sport
Model Price: $57,513 RDAP
Engine: 2.0L Turbo Boxer
Drivetrain: 8 Sp CVT Symmetrical AWD
Power: 197kW @ 5600rpm
Torque: 350Nm @ 2400 – 5200 rpm
Safety: 5 Star ANCAP
CO2 Emissions: 201 g/km
Economy: (ADR comb) 8.7 L/100km
0 – 100Kmh: 6.6 Sec
Top Speed: TBA
Servicing: Capped Price 3 yrs. /75000km
Warranty 3yr/unlimited km with full roadside assist
Overall Rating 86/100
Behind the Wheel 9
Comfort 9
Equipment 8
Performance 8
Ride & Handling 9
Practicality 8
Fit for Purpose 9
Fun Factor 8
Street Cred 9
Value for Money 9