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Subaru Levorg
Sport-tuned touring wagon taking over the Legacy GT performance space with WRX turbo power and 561 L boot capacity.
Highest ratedBest value
Subaru LevorgVolvo XC60
Mandai score
8/10
7/10
Typical price
KSh 2,650,000
KSh 6,800,000
Years
2017-2023
2017-2023
Body type
–
Mid-size SUV
Fuel
Petrol
Petrol, Diesel, Plug-in hybrid
Transmission
Automatic, CVT
Automatic
Doors
5
5
Most popular trim
Levorg 1.6 GT-S EyeSight / 2.0 STI Sport / 1.8 STI Sport EX
XC60 D4 / D5 AWD R-Design / T5 AWD Inscription / T8 Recharge PHEV
Dealer listings
None listed
None listed
Fuel and running cost
Fuel consumption
13.2 km/L7.6 L/100km combined · about 792 km a tank
18.2 km/L5.5 L/100km combined · about 1292 km a tank
Running cost
KSh 1,719 / 100 kmKSh 17 a km · KSh 17,194 for 1,000 km · petrol
KSh 1,247 / 100 kmKSh 12 a km · KSh 12,470 for 1,000 km · petrol
Dimensions
Length
4,690 mm
4,688 mm
Width
1,795 mm
1,902 mm
Height
1,490 mm
1,658 mm
Wheelbase
2,670 mm
2,865 mm
Ground clearance
145 mm
216 mm (250 mm Air)
Boot space
561 L (1,446 L folded)
505 L (1,432 L folded)
Kerb weight
1,560 kg
1,815 kg (2,150 kg T8 Recharge)
Seats
5
5
Specifications
Engine
2.0L FA20 DIT Turbo / 1.8L CB18 DIT Turbo Boxer
2.0L D4/D5 Twin-Turbo Clean Diesel / 2.0L T5 Turbo Petrol / 2.0L T8 PHEV
Power
300 hp @ 5,600 rpm (2.0T) / 177 hp (1.8T)
190 hp (D4) / 235 hp (D5) / 250 hp (T5) / 407–455 hp combined (T8 PHEV)
Torque
400 Nm @ 2,000–4,800 rpm (2.0T) / 300 Nm (1.8T)
400 Nm (D4) / 480 Nm (D5) / 350 Nm (T5) / 640–709 Nm (T8 PHEV)
Drivetrain
Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (SAWD)
Front-Wheel Drive / BorgWarner AWD
0–100 km/h
5.5 sec (2.0T) / 7.8 sec (1.8T)
4.9 sec (T8 PHEV) / 6.8 sec (T5) / 7.2 sec (D5)
Top speed
240 km/h
220 km/h (electronically limited to 180 km/h from 2021)
Fuel economy
Combined
13.2 km/L (2.0T) / 16.5 km/L (1.8T) / 17.4 km/L (1.6T)
18.2 km/L (D4 Diesel) / 13.8 km/L (T5 Petrol) / 38.0 km/L equivalent (T8 PHEV)
City
10.5 km/L (2.0T) / 13.8 km/L (1.8T) / 14.5 km/L (1.6T)
15.5 km/L (D4 Diesel) / 11.2 km/L (T5 Petrol) / 50 km pure EV range (T8 PHEV)
Highway
15.8 km/L (2.0T) / 18.5 km/L (1.8T) / 19.8 km/L (1.6T)
20.5 km/L (D4 Diesel) / 16.5 km/L (T5 Petrol) / 20.0 km/L (T8 PHEV hybrid mode)
Tank size
60 L
71 L (Petrol/Diesel) / 50 L (T8 PHEV)
CO₂ emissions
164 g/km
144 g/km (D4) / 49 g/km (T8 PHEV)
At a glance
Model
Subaru Levorg (VM / VN Series)
Volvo XC60 (SPA Platform)
Production years
2017–2023
2017–2023
Body type
Sport Station Wagon
5-Door Mid-Size Executive Luxury Crossover
Seating capacity
5
5
Fuel types
Petrol (DIT Turbo)
Petrol, Clean Diesel, Plug-In Hybrid (T8 Recharge)
Engine sizes
1,599 cc (1.6T) / 1,795 cc (1.8T) / 1,998 cc (2.0T)
1,969 cc (2.0L T5 / T6 / D4 / D5 / T8 PHEV)
Transmission
Automatic (Lineartronic / Sport Lineartronic CVT)
8-Speed Geartronic Automatic
Drivetrain
Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (SAWD)
FWD or BorgWarner AWD
Ground clearance
145 mm
216 mm (up to 250 mm with Air Suspension)
Source market
Japan (RHD JDM spec)
UK / Japan (RHD)
Pros and cons
What’s good
- Raw 300 hp WRX turbo performance (2.0T): 0–100 km/h in 5.5 seconds with 400 Nm torque.
- Practical 561 L estate boot: Carries massive family luggage while delivering sports car speed.
- Sub-2,000 cc KRA duty advantage: 1.6T, 1.8T, and 2.0T engines qualify for 25% excise tax rate.
- Phenomenal ride isolation and quiet cabin: Suppresses road noise and vibration on rough unpaved roads.
- Sub-2,000 cc KRA duty advantage: Entire 2.0L petrol, diesel, and T8 PHEV lineup qualifies for the lower 25% excise tax bracket.
- High 216 mm ground clearance: Easily clears deep potholes, tall speed bumps, and rough upcountry estate roads.
- 407–455 hp T8 Recharge PHEV performance: Launches 0–100 km/h in 4.9 seconds with zero-emission city commuting.
What’s not so good
- 145 mm ground clearance: Mind steep estate speed bumps and rough unpaved roads.
- Requires 95+ octane high-octane petrol: High-strung DIT turbo engines demand premium fuel.
- High CRSP customs valuation: Import tax duty represents a solid luxury investment.
- Optional air suspension compressor care: Rear air bellows require inspection over rough roads.