Subaru Levorg STI Launched Exclusively for Japan

Subaru Levorg STI doesn't possess any mechanical upgrade but has some performance STI parts and visual as well as interior updates

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Subaru is widely renowned around the world for the STI versions of its stock cars as they avail sporty performance while being regular day-to-day machines. The Levorg wagon is one the vehicles that deserved a STI upgrade and Subaru has taken time in giving one. Nevertheless, it’s there now and we can look into what Subaru has done with it.

Launched today in Japan and will be exclusive for that market, the Levorg STI is not the blue-blooded tuned up version though as there are plenty of stuff that would disappoint the enthusiasts. For a start, the Levorg STI has been painted with the signature STI blue colour. The most important aspect of a STI will be the boosted up power and torque figures but the boardroom at Subaru has decided not to give such upgrade for reasons we do not know.

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As the regular model, the Subaru Levorg STI will have the same 1.6-litre powerplant that produces a power output of 170 PS and the bigger displacing 2.0-litre engine churns out a total of a massive 300 PS peak power. There’s no change to the transmission as well as the Lineartronic CVT automatic is being retained.

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So, what has Subaru done to call it an STI? Except for some STI parts alongside styling revisions, there are nothing much disappointingly. The notable performance upgrade was implemented on the chassis and the wagon has been specially tuned to bear a version of Subaru’s DampMaticII variable damping suspension. Other modifications are incorporated to the electric power steering system and additionally there is presence of 18-inch STI wheels.

Subaru-Levorg-STI-3Up front, the model features chrome exhausts, LED fog lamps, new front bumper and grille. The interiors consis of dual-tone black and contrasting red leather seats with STI badges embossed on headrests and red stitching on door panels, gear lever and steering wheel.

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