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  • Build Quality
    4.5 (13)
  • Value for Money
    4.1 (13)
  • Cleaning & Maintenance
    4.6 (12)
  • Noise Level
    4.0 (11)
  • Acceleration / Power
    4.2 (12)
  • Handling
    4.6 (12)
  • Braking
    4.8 (12)
  • Suspension
    4.2 (11)
  • Gear Shifting
    3.4 (11)
  • Fuel Efficiency
    4.0 (12)
  • Interior Design
    4.3 (12)
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Sophie W

Sophie WAU

  • 6 reviews

Perfect

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Good car and easy to drive, really cheap on fuel. Subarus are good cars because they are all wheel drive. I feel safe when I'm driving in the car and it's a reliable car to get you where you need to go, not much to fault on this car very happy



BadgeSport Edition
BodySedan
Engine Size3.0
TransmissionManual
Date PurchasedJan 2016
Jake

JakeMelbourne

  • 4 reviews

Beautiful and fun car to drive - excellent power

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I have had this car for 6 months and it has been nothing but a pleasure to drive. I have not had a single issue with the car, except that i drive more enthusiastically which uses more petrol! the spec-b suspension is unbelievable. Interior looks modern and up to date even though it is 10 years old design. The mcintosh sound system is OK, i installed a parrot bluetooth to add bluetooth experience.

BadgeGT Spec.B
BodyWagon
Engine Size2.5
TransmissionAutomatic
Date PurchasedJun 2017
iBennyz

iBennyzMelbourne

  • 8 reviews

Perfect first car, very reliable

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This is my first car and I love it. As the vehicle is AWD, it creates a smooth and controlled driving experience, in addition to that, the cruise control function makes driving so much easier. The interior and cosmetics of the car has a modern feel despite being a MY05 model. Unfortunately there is no bluetooth or AUX audio function, however with two cigarette lighter ports, it allows me to use a FM tuner to play music through my mobile device. It's current running cost is $55-$65 a full tank which usually lasts 1.5 weeks with day to day commutes. I've owned this car for over a month now and have had no problems.



BadgeSafety Pack
BodySedan
Engine Size2.5
TransmissionAutomatic
Date PurchasedDec 2017
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Sonny

Sonny

  • 3 reviews
  • 1 like

Pleasure to drive

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We didn't know what car we wanted to replace our Ford Escape? Subaru had a pretty good deal on a car I hadn't considered. The test drive and sales man was rather good and we decided on the suburu liberty. This was exciting but we never imagined how awesome it would be until it was ours and we got to drive it permanently. It's smooth, quiet and powerful enough to be zip yet a rather decent sized car. We are a family of 5! Very spacious for what appears to be a small car. AWD once you've had if I don't think you'd ever want to go back, very happy customer !

Badge2.5i
BodySedan
Engine Size2.0
TransmissionAutomatic
Date PurchasedJun 2017
commie

commieMetropolitan Adelaide, SA

  • 17 reviews

The complete wagon.

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Brilliant wagon. Not luxury but everything you need, comfortable, accessible, well designed, roomy, easy to service etc. The Liberty is a simple to maintain point and shoot wagon that does what a vehicle that it is should do. I use it for everything from everday travel to going camping and skiing and it's never failed me.

Badge2.5i
BodyWagon
Engine Size2.5
TransmissionAutomatic
Date PurchasedSep 2010
Ken

KenNewcastle

  • 9 reviews

2.5 ltr motors head gasket failure. USA forced a recall, but not here in Aus.http://forums.whirlpool

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2007, 77k (as of 2017), full service. City only drive. Just told that the head is beginning to leak, 2500-3500 (some paid 6000) repair plus control arm rubber failing (price??)
This one owner car was to last my healthy aged mother till she can drive.
DONT buy any 2.5 subaru non turbo.
Ring Subaru Aus and tell them your thoughts 1800 22 66 43 (Monday to Friday 8.30am – 5.00pm AEST).

BadgeLuxury Edition
BodyWagon
Engine Size2.5
TransmissionAutomatic
Date PurchasedJun 2007
Blair B

Blair BSydney, NSW

  • 5 reviews
  • 2 likes

What an admazing car.

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Enough power to push you back in your seat and to make passing a snip. I really hate CVT thought Subaru would have been better going for dual clutch but heard the new tune is good, took for a test drive and was impressed and brought it. On b roads and highways I'm getting mid 8's l/100kms very nice for 3.6, flat 6 one of the few truly balaned engines so super smooth 1700rpm at 105 km. All this nice stuff aside (apart from the loud tyres) eyesight is f$@ken awsome for motorway driving, could save your skin one day also makes driving more relaxed.
Pitty the high beams are not LED, also no DRL well no fancy LED ones anyways, small sunroof from 1990's. Very happy with the car.

Badge3.6R Premium
BodySedan
Engine Size3.6
TransmissionAutomatic
Date PurchasedAug 2017
Irene

IreneSydney

  • 11 reviews
  • 5 likes

Impressive reliable and functional

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2014 model, safe all wheel drive great in the wet weather, timeless look, powerful yet doesn't guzzle fuel 95/98 petrol, comfortable seats yet sporty looking and dont feel every bump on the road. easy seats 5 people, all the extra safety features makes it a car that will stay in our family for years having just passed it down to my son.

BadgeGT Premium
BodySedan
Engine Size2.5
TransmissionAutomatic
Date PurchasedMar 2014
markir

markirRaumati

  • 16 reviews
  • 11 likes

Great car, surprisingly fast

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Bought a 3.0R Spec B late last year. Overall pretty good car - I've owned a few Subaru turbos over the years and wanted something different (no turbo lag in particular), The 3 Litre motor is just awesome. I was shopping for an auto wagon - but when I drove the 6 speed manual I loved it. So a quick assessment:
Pluses:
- really nice 6 cylinder motor, great response, surprisingly fast
- awesome Bilstein suspension
- great 4wd
Minuses:
- a bit skittery on rough road
- sulky key remotes - won't work if it is raining!
- chassis rigidity poor - needs front strut brace

That last point is hugely significant - with the brace installed is is a different car, a pleasure to drive and confidently push into corners!

BadgeGT Spec.B
BodySedan
Engine Size3.0
TransmissionManual
Date PurchasedNov 2016
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mcwins

mcwinsAU

  • 8 reviews

Safe, solid and Subaru.

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Badge2.5i Premium
BodySedan
Engine Size2.5
TransmissionAutomatic
Date PurchasedSep 2016
Ashley

Ashley

  • 2 reviews

Perfect car, couldn't be happier!

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Excellent driving experience, powerful yet quiet and fuel efficient which is ideal. Interior and exterior is comfortable, tidy and modern. Only thing I would change is having a rear window wiper for cold mornings, other than that I couldn't ask for much more. So far it has treated me very well, reliable is an understatement.

Badge2.5i
BodySedan
Engine Size2.5
TransmissionAutomatic
Date PurchasedApr 2017
1984chugs

1984chugsNSW, 2000

  • 10 reviews
  • 10 likes

I've already lost my licence since owning this car

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BadgeGX
BodySedan
Engine Size2.5
TransmissionCVT
Date PurchasedMay 2016
Nikki

NikkiGreater Melbourne (Metropolitan), VIC

  • 7 reviews
  • 6 likes

Prefered my 2002 Subaru Manual Liberty

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We love this car, it has a nice drive.. some issues I've found include clock is very small and the car is quite big which makes manouvering into small spaces difficult. Disappointed that parking sensor was an addition and only works for the rear. I wish it was still made in manual.

Badge2.5i Premium
BodySedan
Engine Size2.5
TransmissionAutomatic
Date PurchasedMay 2016
Louisa

Louisamelbourne

  • 2 reviews

Lucy, my 2006 Tuned By STi Liberty GT

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Dream car, made with care.

When Driving my 06 TBSTI, I know I'm wrapped in safety. She's spacious, comfortable, makes decent power, good on fuel and when maintained, will last for ages.
With the right child seat configuration, you can also fit 3 across. I also know, without kids seats, you can lay the rear seats down, and fit a 2seater couch in.
My Lucy has been tuned to make it more fuel efficient with an increase of power. Being 11 years old, she is getting on. But, I won't be selling her any time soon. She is my dream.

Badge10/10 tbsti
BodyWagon
Engine Size2.0T
TransmissionAutomatic
Date PurchasedMar 2013
Daniel

DanielSydney, NSW

  • 18 reviews
  • 13 likes

Excellent Car. Happy to be back in a Japanese vehicle!

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BadgePremium
BodySedan
Engine Size2.5
TransmissionAutomatic
Date PurchasedOct 2016
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DrBob737

DrBob737AU

  • 15 reviews

Best shaped Liberty Sedan Ever

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BadgeHeritage Luxury Edition
BodySedan
Engine Size2.5
TransmissionAutomatic
Date PurchasedMar 2001
Fazz

Fazz

  • 12 reviews
  • 2 likes

Nice smooth old car but the maintenance is crap!

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BadgeGX
BodySedan
Engine Size2.2L
TransmissionAutomatic
Date PurchasedMar 2014
tinkertoy

tinkertoyNSW, 2000

  • 15 reviews

Good car.. Great road grip

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Good value for money. You get almost everything that a European car offers but at an affordable price and with reliable Japanese engineering. The all wheel drive by Subaru is great and the new look is very good. It is bit more efficient than the Toyota aurion I had before this car.

The only thing I am not very impressed by is the CVT engine. It is ok but not great though it's very smooth.

I will however definitely recommend this car. I am also a Subaru fan now :)

Badge3.6R Premium
BodySedan
TransmissionAutomatic
Date PurchasedSep 2015
Engine Size3.6
Mitch

MitchCasino

  • 2 reviews

Lacking in power but overall a good driving experience

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BadgeGX
BodySedan
TransmissionAutomatic
Engine Size2.0

Good Value for Money

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Badge2.5i
BodySedan
TransmissionAutomatic
Engine Size2.5
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Questions & Answers

Ernie C.

Ernie C.asked

Liberty

Dose it have a USB to play music with

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Gareth T.

Gareth T.asked

Liberty 5GEN (2009-2014)

I've a 2013 Liberty GT Prem Wagon. There is an issue whereby the gear selection at between 1200rpm and 1800rpm shudders. Is this related to the torque converter or a separate issue altogether.?

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Jos

Josasked

Liberty

What’s the mechanical differences with a Subaru Liberty wagon and Subaru Outback wagon 2002 year models

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Subaru Australia
SubaruSubaru Australia

Hi @ Jos, There would be no mechanical differences in between those models except possibly gear ratios and the Outback may have high and low range. The Subaru Team.

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