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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.
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.
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.
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.
The Subaru Liberty 2012 prices range from $7,150 for the basic trim level Sedan 2.5i to $16,720 for the top of the range Wagon 2.5i GT Premium.