"Subaru.. what do you think you're playing at?? Get a load of this.... So Subaru is showing off what it will have at the TAS next week and there was one car that REALLY got my attention... an STi tuned, 6 speed manual, 300hp, 2 liter Levorg... concept??
Excuse me?? Hey, Subaru, weren't you just telling me the other month that you wouldn't make a manual STi inspired Levorg because it would clash with sales of the WRX and STi? That the concept of the Levorg wasn't about a manual transmission?
Ohhh, I see. It's like that, is it? I'm willing to wager you an ichi-man note that you will do exactly what Toyota did when they teased the world with the Mark X GRMN "concept" and actually put it into limited production for the domestic market. You're going to do the same with let's say... 300 units?
Bet against me... I dare you!
You're not fooling anyone here at 7Tune, Fuji Heavy Industries. We know you're going to release it and quite frankly, it will be one of the best wagons ever sold in Japan when you do. I can't wait to see it next week.. might even sneak in before the crowds to take a quick peek..
I've driven both the GT 1.6 and GT-S 2.0 and the 300hp 2.0 in particular (the one you see in these shots) with it's useability, flexibility, power, poised chassis, handsome looks and attractive interior is truly a star all rounder... and I mentioned that the only thing it needed was a 6 speed and some STi tuning and it would literally be peerless in the small estate segment. Seems they were listening to us after all...
As Subaru explained in their preview...
◆ LEVORG S CONCEPT (Show model)
The Levorg S Concept embodies the philosophy of "S series", STI tuned flagship model, in its "Sports Tourer" styling.
With the parts exclusively tuned by STI including intake and exhaust parts, 6 speed manual transmission has been teamed with the 2.0-liter Horizontally-Opposed direct injection turbo "DIT" engine which produces impressive performance. In addition, by employing STIs unique flexible parts such as a tower bar, chassis and body performance has been further enhanced, delivering superb ride quality, stability and exhilarating handling performance. As the STI tuned flagship model, the Levorg S Concept also pursues the ultimate in driving enjoyment and pleasure of ownership.
Build it and they will come, Subaru.. oh wait, you already have so now... we wait.
Words and Photos - Adam Zillin"
This info and more can be found at: http://beta.7tune.com/