complying with leaked pictures earlier this week, the Subaru tradition saloon has been officially revealed at the Chicago motor Show. This US-spec sixth-generation design likewise marks 25 years since the tradition was very first introduced.
Subaru declares this all-new design combines ‘muscularity with agility’, opting for a steeply raked windscreen for a more sporting appearance as well as a chiselled front end with a new-look hexagonal grille. The angular front bumper homes larger air intakes, as well as raked back WRX-inspired headlights – which likewise mirror the taillights – total the new look.
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The production version was previewed by a tradition idea at the Tokyo motor show last year, unfortunately the coupe like styling as well as sculpted panels of the idea have been substituted for a more traditional look for this showroom model.
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A more sporting style has been embraced inside, however, with a redesigned instrument cluster hiding behind a new steering wheel design. The centre console now features an integrated 6.2-inch navigation as well as media system, plus sliver ambient illumination now frames the cleaned aluminium as well as gloss-black plastics.
North American clients will be offered two different engine options, a 173bhp 2.5-litre four-cylinder boxer engine or a more powerful 254bhp 3.6-litre six-cylinder petrol motor. Both transmit power to the road via a six-speed CVT gearbox as well as long-term all-wheel drive.
For increased performance as well as much better handling Subaru has likewise increased the rigidness of the body as well as modified the suspension setup. There’s likewise a new power steering as well as active Torque Vectoring system, which assists distribute power more evenly.
The sixth-gen tradition will go on sale in the us in the summer, with pricing to be revealed better to the vehicles launch. The saloon won’t go on sale in the UK, though – however British clients will be offered an estate version – previewed by the Levorg idea at the Tokyo show last November.