Subaru Levorg Review
2017-2023
The Subaru Levorg (VM Series Facelift and VN 2nd Gen) is a high-performance sport station wagon in Kenya. Inheriting the WRX turbo powertrain, Bilstein STI suspension tuning, aggressive bonnet scoop, Symmetrical AWD, and 561 L estate boot capacity, it bridges the gap between raw sports car speed and practical family load-carrying.
*This score is awarded by our team of expert reviewers after extensive testing of the car
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.
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.
Most popular: Levorg 1.6 GT-S EyeSight / 2.0 STI Sport / 1.8 STI Sport EX
5 doorsPetrolAutomatic, CVT
At a glance
- Model
- Subaru Levorg (VM / VN Series)
- Production years
- 2017–2023
- Body type
- Sport Station Wagon
- Seating capacity
- 5
- Fuel types
- Petrol (DIT Turbo)
- Engine sizes
- 1,599 cc (1.6T) / 1,795 cc (1.8T) / 1,998 cc (2.0T)
- Transmission
- Automatic (Lineartronic / Sport Lineartronic CVT)
- Drivetrain
- Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (SAWD)
- Ground clearance
- 145 mm
- Source market
- Japan (RHD JDM spec)
Fuel consumption
Manufacturer / import-market figures: 13.2 km/L (2.0T) / 16.5 km/L (1.8T) / 17.4 km/L (1.6T). Tank: 60 L (about 792 km combined). Real-world use varies with load, traffic and altitude.
Running cost
- City driving
- KES 2,162 / 100 km
- Highway driving
- KES 1,436 / 100 km
- 1,000 km a month
- KES 17,194
- Full tank (60 L)
- KES 13,618
Based on petrol at KES 226.96/L, 15-10-2026 to 14-11-2026. Combined economy unless stated.
Work out a trip cost →Trims & variants
1.6 GT-S EyeSight / 1.8 STI Sport EX / 2.0 STI Sport
- Setup
1.6T (170 hp), 1.8T (177 hp / 300 Nm), or 2.0T (300 hp / 400 Nm), Sport Lineartronic CVT, SAWD, 13.2–17.4 km/L.
- Why it gets shipped
The ultimate performance wagon in Kenya (KSh 1.9M – 3.4M) replacing the legacy GT wagon.
Package tiers
Package options for JDM and UK imports.
| Package | Level | Key features |
|---|---|---|
| GT-S EyeSight | Sport executive | Bilstein dampers, EyeSight v3, 18-inch alloys, leather seats, and aluminum pedals. |
| STI Sport / EX | Track flagship | STI tuned adaptive dampers, Recaro leather sport seats, 12.3-inch digital cluster, and STI aero kit. |
About the Subaru Levorg
Kenya enforces an 8-year age restriction from manufacture month and right-hand drive compliance. In 2026, 2019 to 2023 Levorg models sit inside the direct import window.\n\nWith 1,599 cc (1.6T FB16), 1,795 cc (1.8T CB18), and 1,998 cc (2.0T FA20) turbo engines, all variants sit strictly under 2,000 cc to trigger KRA's standard 25% excise duty tax rate.
Disclaimer
Tax figures are estimates based on October 2026 KRA schedules. Always verify specific chassis CRSP entries with your clearing agent prior to purchase.
