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Subaru Liberty 2012

Subaru Liberty 2012

FROM
$7,150

The 2012 Subaru Liberty range of configurations is currently priced from $5,999.

Our most recent review of the 2012 Subaru Liberty resulted in a score of 8 out of 10 for that particular example.

Carsguide Contributing Journalist Ewan Kennedy had this to say at the time: How much?Budget on spending from $4000 to $7000 for a 2005 Subaru Liberty 2.0i;$9000 to $14,000 for 2006 Liberty 3.0R-B or a 2008 Outback 2.5i Premium;$12,000 to $18,000 for a 2009 Liberty GT;$16,000 to $22,000 for a Liberty 2.5i GT;$20,000 to $28,000 for a 2013 Outback 2.0D;$25,000 to $34,000 for a 2014 Liberty 3.6X;$30,000 to $41,000 for a 2015 Liberty 2.5i GT Premium.

You can read the full review here.

This is what Ewan Kennedy liked most about this particular version of the Subaru Liberty: Strong engine and all wheel drive system, Practical wagon layout available, Easy to work on and reliable

The 2012 Subaru Liberty carries a braked towing capacity of up to 1500 Kg, but check to ensure this applies to the configuration you're considering.

The Subaru Liberty is also known as Isuzu Aska (first generation only), Legacy in markets outside Australia.

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8.4L/100km (combined)
Sedan
Automatic
Premium Unleaded Petrol
Overview
Likes
Strong engine and all wheel drive system
Practical wagon layout available
Easy to work on and reliable
Dislikes
Many examples have been taken off-road
Insurance can be expensive on performance editions

Subaru Liberty 2012 FAQs

Replacing a Liberty with a similar SUV?

The XV will be fine around town but is very small in the boot, and the same goes for the CX-3. If you want a similar cabin and boot space to the Liberty then go for the CX-5, but also have a look at the new Kia Sportage.

What to pick for second hand sedan?

I'd go for the Mazda6, which has a combination of class and comfort, and not the Falcon unless you're a sporty driver. The Liberty in that age was a bit 'off' by Subaru standards because of the Global Financial Crisis, and the 3.6 is no real improvement over the 2.5 unless you tow.

Subaru Forester annoying rattle

It's worth checking and easy to find out if it is the source of his annoying rattle. Another reader with the same problem found that it was the tailgate latching mechanism and a little bit of grease fixed it.

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Subaru Liberty 2012 Towing Capacity

The 2012 Subaru Liberty has maximum towing capacity of 1800kg. Some models also offer heavy-duty or towing option packs which can increase towing capacity, as well as options which can hamper towing capacity. Towing capacities can vary wildly on a large number of factors. These include engine, transmission, model, and options chosen. Always check with the manufacturer or in your vehicles handbook before attempting to tow anything.
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