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    4.5 (13)
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    4.0 (12)
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    4.2 (12)
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    4.2 (11)
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    4.0 (12)
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Good Value for Money

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Badge2.5i
BodySedan
TransmissionAutomatic
Engine Size2.5
Garry

Garrymount gambier

A great car

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Very comfortable, power to burn and surprisingly very good fuel economy(6.5ltr 100km) on the open road and averaging 8.4ltr 100km overall. Eyesight safety system is fantastic and has already saved us from an accident. Good boot size and rear legroom but rear head height is a bit tight. Rear suspension was a little spongy but this problem was fixed by Subaru pronto and at no cost. All wheel drive gives great confidence and predictability on twisty roads. It produces a bit of road noise at higher speeds but is not unbearable and is probably related to the tyre type.

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BodySedan
TransmissionAutomatic
Engine Size2.5
1 comment
Garry
Garry
mauricek

mauricekAU

  • 17 reviews
  • 13 likes

Great car.

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BodySedan
TransmissionManual
Engine Size2.0
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Daniel

DanielAustralia

  • 8 reviews

Liberty GT is an Outstanding SLEEPER!

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BodySedan
TransmissionManual
Engine Size2.5
Karen Baker

Karen BakerCentral Coast NSW

2010 Subaru Liberty, we bought a Lemon....

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I was an avid lover of the Subaru until recently. My 5yr old 2010 Subaru Liberty, it was recently serviced at a Subaru Service Center only 9 days later it blows a head gasket and now the torque converters need replacing due to the continued stalling problem that has developed so much so that it is unsafe to drive. This car has caused us nothing but problems and the Customer service we received from Subaru Australia is appalling. I question their Customer Promise and slogan 'All for the driver" I have now been without my car for over a month. I am told the NEW Subaru Liberty's have an improved torque converter as a result of the number of problems in earlier models. This does not help me.
Very disappointing.

BadgeHeritage
BodySedan
TransmissionAutomatic
Engine Size2.0
q812475

q812475Greater Melbourne (Outer), VIC

  • 17 reviews

Subaru Liberty GT Premium

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Engine Size2.5
BadgeGT Premium
BodyWagon

Luxury and good on fuel

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Very cumfy and smooth drive.large interior and trank.very good on fuel efficiency.but the annoying thing about its rattle noise and can't fold rear seat which is really upsetting...other then great car..

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Charlie M

Charlie MAdelaide

  • 8 reviews
  • 17 likes

2005 Subaru Liberty - 9 years of ownership review

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mikemini1977

mikemini1977Sydney, NSW

  • 7 reviews

Great quality built, stylish wagon. MY06 2.5l. Automatic

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Engine Size2.5
BadgeGT Premium
BodyWagon
3 comments
Nicho58
Nicho58

You would't be a mechanic by any chance would you Mike? I mean, you only told us 3 times in one paragraph.

Nicho58
Nicho58

Correction: make that 4 times in one review you tell us you are a mechanic.

mikemini1977
mikemini1977

you must have nothing better to do with your time if you actually counted and feel like commenting on how many times I mentioned mechanic. I hope the factual review helped you Nicho58.

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able 01

able 01Sydney, NSW

  • 2 reviews

Excellent Performer

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2011 GT Wagon since new. Handling and performance is perfect, especially around corners. I can't fault the car. The interior has all the creature comforts you could wish for. My only complaint is the turbo lag or lack of throttle response around 1200rpm. It's a bit annoying when you're in traffic. I added a body kit and sports grill, tow bar and tinted windows. The new appearance is a head turner.

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Cameron

CameronGosford

2010 Subaru Liberty Sport - Excellent

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airlock

airlockSouth East Queensland, QLD

  • 9 reviews
  • 4 likes

great wagon

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2.0 petrol 2005. great car with tons of space and awd for safety. great handling with plenty of feel and grip. nice interior, cruise control is great as is dual zone air-con and a large amount of storage space in the compartments. the engine is a little weak and the car requires more frequent servicing then other alternatives, fuel economy is ok but the engine needs to be worked a little harder then some so this can impact your mpg if you like to get a hurry on. all in all a great tourer and more then capable of having some fun along the way.
space, interior, dual zone climate, awd, handling.
weak engine, high service costs.

Engine Size2.0
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Bitpart

BitpartCanberra

  • 7 reviews
  • 4 likes

Not one problem

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2.5i sedan purchased new in 2007 and covered 65,000 km. The car drives better now than when new, smooth, quiet and handles beautifully, and I have only had regular services plus replaced tyres once, with no problems at all. Also still looks new inside and classier than many new cars that have lots of plastic trim. Downsides - petrol economy around town is not too flash compared to newer cars, although not bad on the open road. Main problem is that rear seats can't be folded down so even though the boot is large there are restrictions with longer loads.
Smooth, still feels classy, excellent handling, tours well. 4wd for those wet weather days.
Rear seats don't fold. A little thirsty.

Engine Size2.5
Badge2.5i
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Nurse Sarah

Nurse SarahSouth East Queensland, QLD

  • 8 reviews
  • 4 likes

Love the Liberty

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Engine Size3.0
TransmissionAutomatic
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Brianjames

BrianjamesMelbourne

  • 2 reviews

Performance & safety

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I have a 2010 GT Premium Liberty, owned from new and have now done 107,000 kilometers .
Regularly serviced, the only issue a front left shocker replaced under warranty, probably due to rural roads after the floods!
The original set of Potenza tyres did 97000 kilometers so even at $500 a tyre I stuck with the Potenzas
Fuel consumption on hwy runs about 8.9 l/ 100kls, put the foot down and it flies in sport# good for 200 kph, if it was legal to do that of course!
Looks, not the prettiest and very Toyotaiss, but with STI grill looks better
Power, handling safety grip in wet build quality
Looks could obe better, see what they did with the BRZ!

Engine Size2.5
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Richard A

Richard ABrisbane

Quality and practical for good price

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I research products to death before purchasing, I was looking at Audi A4, VW Golf, Mazda 6 and the Subaru Liberty wagon Heritage.
The Subaru became my choice as it was practical (space for camping gear) and my family.
It is rock solid on the road with excellent grip, the all wheel drive Audi was $90k!
The quality is second to none for a reasonable price, plus Subaru hold good resale value.
After 4 years owning the car, I only have one criticism that the drivers seat is bit firm, the car is perfect
Fuel economy City driving I get 9.2L/100 and the best run was 6L/100 being very gentle on the throttle.
Handling, space, quality, reliability and price
A firm drivers seat

Engine Size2.5
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2 comments
wisernow
wisernow

the engine is a gamble if it is a 2.5 litre. They can blow head gaskets without warning around 180000 k.

mikemini1977
mikemini1977

2.0 2003 Subaru Liberty

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My 2003 Liberty is the best and most reliable car on the road with only 180k on the clock and only a clutch change. It has performed better than I expected, at only 101kw it can still take a Falcon or Commodore on the road.
I am very surprised with the performance for such a small engine and fuel econemy.
I recommend Subaru as a family car or for fun.

Don't forget some of the parts can be $$$, but at the end of the day its quality that lasts for a long time.
Reliable, efficient,
Parts can be expensive, but pretty well priced.

Engine Size2.0
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Ken W.
stephendean

stephendean

  • 3 reviews

Excellent

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A very comfortable car to drive. Very safe and reliable. A pleasure for the driver and passengers. Roomy with some very comfortable seats. Air conditioning is very good. You will finfd that this car is very economical especially on the open road. You will get up to 780km per tank. Tank being 60 litres in size.
Everything is easy to reach from the driving position.
It handles very well on the road and the brakes will stop it safely and quickly. This car is value for money and you will find that it is not that expensive to have this car serviced, and it will give you many years of reliable motoring.
Comfortable, economical

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bazzam

bazzamAU

  • 4 reviews
  • 6 likes

Good

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Kiora_cheese

Kiora_cheese

  • 7 reviews

Good

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Questions & Answers

Ernie C.

Ernie C.asked

Liberty

Dose it have a USB to play music with

1 answer
Subaru Australia
SubaruSubaru Australia

Hi @ Ernie C., The Liberty has both Auxillary jack and USB connection. Please use this link to check out all the great features the Liberty has to offer! The Subaru Team. http://bit.ly/2WYvvhc

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.?

1 answer
Subaru Australia
SubaruSubaru Australia

Hi @ Gareth T, Unfortunately we can’t confirm this is related to the torque converter without inspection and diagnosis. We recommend contacting your Subaru service retailer. The Subaru Team. http://bit.ly/2WZZ8yv

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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