The royal road wagon goes to the next stage! Will the next Levorg appear in 2027 with a 2.5L Strong HV?

The royal road wagon goes to the next stage! Will the next Levorg appear in 2027 with a 2.5L Strong HV?

Since its debut in 2020, the second-generation Levorg has been the core of domestic sports wagons, but the latest information about its successor model has emerged. The debut date is likely to be in the first half of 2027, and the exterior design is likely to be based on the "Performance-E STI concept" exhibited at the Japan Mobility Show 2025.

The biggest attraction of the next model is the installation of the strong hybrid "S:HEV" that Subaru is developing. A new unit installed from the new Forester that combines a proven 2.5-liter horizontally opposed engine with a high-output motor. While based on Toyota's hybrid technology, it reflects Subaru's unique control philosophy and is optimized on the premise of combining with symmetrical AWD.

Fuel efficiency is expected to be significantly improved compared to the previous gasoline model, just like the new Forester, and it is expected to exceed 20 km/L in WLTC mode. When installing it on the new Levorg, the key point will be to how far it can maintain its characteristics such as the low center of gravity balance unique to the horizontally opposed engine and the smoothness when rotating up. In addition to simply reducing fuel consumption, it is likely that the evaluation axis of the next model will be how far it can express the "Levorg-like driving texture".

The exterior is expected to evolve into a sharper and tauter expression based on the "BOLDER" concept adopted in the current model. With thinned headlights and fender modeling that emphasizes the sense of stepping, it seems to be a direction to further clarify its presence as a sports wagon. As mentioned above, the body size is limited to around 1820 mm in width, conscious of the Japan usage environment, while the wheelbase review may create more space in the rear seats.

The powertrain lineup is mainly based on the 2.5L strong hybrid, and it is highly likely that a 2.4L turbo model will continue to be set for users who value driving. The CG of the new Levorg produced this time assumes that the turbo model is the same. Considering the progress of equipment and electrification, the price range is expected to start in the 4 million yen range and reach the mid-5 million yen range for higher grades.

In today's world of electrification, how do we evolve the existence of sports wagons? The next Levorg may be a model that shows one direction. I would like to pay attention to the follow-up news.