• Five stars from Euro NCAP 
• Eyesight safety system fitted from 2017

Since there’s a massive array of kit installed and the firm prides itself on build quality, it’s fair to say we think Subaru Levorg Sport Tourer safety is exemplary.

Standard on all Levorgs is a number of airbags (front, side, curtain and knee) along with automatic high-beam headlights and rear vehicle detect. There are ISOFIX child seat mounting points and a brake assist system which applies full braking power if the car senses you need it.

Subaru Rear Vehicle Detection (SRVD) is included too, which mixes blind spot detection with cross-traffic alert – which warns you when reversing of a car about to cross behind you.

From 2017, the EyeSight safety system, first seen in the Outback, was fitted on all models. With two forward-facing cameras mounted on the front windscreen, oncoming obstacles and potential hazards are constantly monitored for, with the system reacting accordingly with the combined use of autonomous emergency braking, adaptive cruise control and lane keep assist.

The system is designed to avoid accidents at speeds up to 28mph and reduce the severity of accidents that occur at higher speeds.

• Ample space front and rear
• Several cubbies and storage spaces
• Not many places large enough for handheld devices

As with the slightly bigger Outback, Subaru Levorg Sport Tourer practicality is excellent. The boot measures 522 litres and its low lip couples with a flat floor to make loading heavier items as simple as possible.

There’s a new 40-litre space concealed under the boot floor too, which serves to keep smaller items out of sight and not rattling around the luggage area. It also houses the tyre repair kit.

Seat-folding options

You can fold the rear seats down in a 60:40 configuration via mechanical levers in the boot, and this leaves you with a flat load area measuring 1,446 litres all-told. Cargo hooks and a retractable tonneau cover are installed as well.

You’ve got four cup holders in the cabin – two between the front seats and another two in the rear armrest – along with six USB jacks and two 12-volt power sockets. The door pockets each have bottle pockets, and there’s a box in the central console for additional storage.