- Subaru is reportedly creating an up to date Levorg that might debut in 2026.
- Rumors counsel it’s going to retain a sporty wagon stance whereas including a hybrid possibility.
- Japan will stay the principle focus for the Levorg alongside choose export markets.
Subaru could also be centered on the US market, which accounts for practically 70% of its world gross sales, but it surely nonetheless builds a number of fashions tailor-made for its house viewers in Japan. A type of is the Levorg, a sporty wagon rumored to endure a redesign subsequent 12 months.
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The Levorg made its debut in 2014 as a wagon model of the WRX sedan, adopted by a second era in 2020. If Subaru maintains its six-year product cycle, the subsequent model ought to seem in fall 2026. This replace is anticipated to be extra of a major facelift than a ground-up redesign, introducing a hybrid powertrain possibility. Nonetheless, Japanese outlet Greatest {Car} suggests it would even be marketed as a 3rd era.
Sharper Styling
Citing inside sources, the outlet says that the upcoming Levorg will tackle a sportier look, with a sharper entrance finish and a boxier profile. This path contrasts with the bigger Outback, which has shifted from a crossover wagon right into a extra SUV-like form. Due to the addition of the Levorg Layback physique type in 2023, the usual mannequin is anticipated to maintain its low-slung proportions.
The redesigned Levorg will reportedly measure 4,780 mm (188.2 inches) in size, 1,820 mm (71.7 inches) in width, and 1,480 mm (58.3 inches) in top. That may make it barely longer, a bit wider, and marginally decrease than the present mannequin. It’s going to seemingly stay on an upgraded model of Subaru’s present International Platform relatively than ranging from a clean-sheet design, which suggests the wheelbase will seemingly stay the identical at 2,670 mm (105.1 inches).
Subaru Levorg (Japan)
Subaru Levorg Layback (Japan)
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Inside, the game wagon is anticipated to function the newest iteration of Subaru’s EyeSight ADAS suite. It might additionally acquire a extra superior digital cockpit impressed by the 2026 Subaru Outback. House and practicality will seemingly be on par with the outgoing mannequin.
Hybrid and Gasoline Choices
Essentially the most important replace could possibly be beneath the hood. Following the lead of the Crosstrek and Forester, the brand new Levorg is anticipated to undertake Subaru’s Robust Hybrid (S:HEV) system, combining Toyota’s electrical motor and generator with Subaru’s 2.5-liter boxer engine and symmetrical all-wheel drive. Within the Forester Hybrid, this setup produces 194 hp (145 kW / 197 PS), and the Levorg might ship related efficiency, presumably with improved effectivity thanks to raised aerodynamics.
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Alongside the self-charging hybrid, the Levorg is anticipated to retain the present 1.8-liter turbocharged boxer engine as an possibility. The stronger turbo 2.4-liter powertrain won’t be out there at launch, but it surely might return later within the mannequin cycle, permitting for a efficiency variant with STI Sport branding.
Pricing and Availability
It’s believed that the brand new Levorg might begin at round ¥4.3 million ($29,100) in Japan when it launches subsequent 12 months. The present mannequin is priced between ¥3,630,000 and ¥5,368,000.
Whereas Japan will stay the core market, the Levorg can also be exported to Australia, New Zealand, Taiwan, and elements of Southeast Asia. North American gross sales stay unlikely, because the area’s patrons lean closely towards crossovers and SUVs as an alternative of wagons.
