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Subaru Liberty vs Subaru Outback

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Subaru Liberty
Subaru Liberty

$15,500 - $28,990

2018 price

Subaru Outback
Subaru Outback

$40,490 - $61,990

2024 price

Summary

2018 Subaru Liberty
2024 Subaru Outback
Safety Rating

Engine Type
Inline 4, 2.5L

Flat 4, 2.4L
Fuel Type
Unleaded Petrol

Premium Unleaded Petrol
Fuel Efficiency
7.3L/100km (combined)

9.0L/100km (combined)
Seating
5

5
Dislikes
  • Hoplessly grainy reversing camera
  • Run-of-the-mill warranty and steep servicing
  • No parking sensors

  • No 360-degree camera despite grade level
  • Exclusive blue paintwork will polarise some
  • Thirsty
2018 Subaru Liberty Summary

Subaru's Liberty is probably one of the most recognised badges in the country. Talk to anyone outside of Australia, though, and unless they know their cars, they haven't the faintest idea what you're talking about. It's a mark of Subaru's respect of the Australian market - the company renamed it from Legacy for local consumption - and the power of a brand that's approaching 30 years old.

Just about every Australian reading these words has been in a Liberty of one age or another. Some even remember it for Colin McRae's heroics at the wheel of the blue-and-yellow machine in the early '90s before the switch to another famous Subaru, the Impreza.

The Liberty is now well into its sixth iteration which means time for a mid-life nip and tuck. Subaru has worked above and below the skin to breathe a bit of life into its mainstay sedan.

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2024 Subaru Outback Summary

The Subaru Outback has long been a fan favourite and this year sees a special-edition model grade ushered into the ranks.

The AWD Sport Touring XT has all of the bells and whistles of the top Touring XT grade but see's a distinct design difference, at least externally.

So it begs the question, do we need this special-edition model? We're family testing it this week to find out.

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