Newbie - potential purchase

[Navrig]

Given that this sub-forum is very quiet I may not get a great range of opinions however I'll try.

I am looking at a 2021 Levorg as a replacement to our ageing CRV.  We don't need the space or the step up/fall out convenience of an SUV.

I've never owned a Subaru before but understand that they are competing with Toyota/Honda in terms of reliability.  Our CRV has been superb and has been or cheapest motoring ever.  However I don't like how it drives - far too soft and rolling.

Our 2nd car is a Seat Leon FR which has a form, sport ride.  This replaced a TTS Mk3 which was a retirement indulgence and an absolute hoot to drive.  It was never intended to be a long term keeper.

Normally we keep our cars until the die - the CRV is 11 years old and 140k miles.  So replacement is not far away.

What are they thoughst on the Levorg - driving, reliability, comfort etc?  I'd welcome opinions before I go and look at the car I have seen online.

 

[Greenmamba]

I can't comment on a Levorg as haven't been in one but as for the dealer network and support from Subaru towards their product, my experience has been that Subaru in the UK is almost non-existent. Examples impacting me are closures recently of my two nearest dealers (Woodford and Maidstone) so there are none in Kent and only Robertsbridge in Sussex should I need them (rarely, prefer to do my own work where possible). Others experience may vary.

[Tidgy]

Afraid i can't help either, they are a pretty rare animal

[Scoobyfoz]

I've had my 2017 Levorg 1.6 GT EyeSight for over 5 years now. It's been 100% reliable, is great to drive, and very comfortable. Well worth a look.

[Peter Russell]

I've owned a late 2021 (71 plate) 2.0 litre Levorg since July last year, which I bought from a dealer. It only had 12,000 miles on the clock and was/is immaculate. I'd wanted one for a long time but circumstances never aligned and it was only after Subaru UK changed their marketing strategy - aiming just at the RV type market -  that I was able to acquire one. They're still made and sold in many countries, but no longer in the UK.

Providing you follow the advice for engine oil changes (every 6000 miles) and other servicing requirements I think that they're brilliant. The ride is sure-footed and compliant, the adaptive cruise control and other electronic gizmos really take the strain out of motorway driving particularly. I've just come back from a weeks touring to Scotland and the Inner Hebrides and it never put a foot wrong. Fuel economy on long drives is fairly good, averaging around 45mpg and in town around 36mpg. Having the ability to flick the drive into 'flappy paddle mode', with a choice of two 'hooligan' options is also great, but for the vast majority of the time driving it as an automatic is ok, even for a former rally driver like me!

Apple Car Play works seamlessly, and I love the keyless entry and push button start system.

I heartily recommend them, and if you get one you'll be one of only 276 2.0 litre owners on the country!