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Subaru Liberty: SUV craze kills long-running sedan globally
An also-ran in the mid-size sedan race, the Subaru Legacy (known in Australia as the Liberty) is bowing out for good in 2025.
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About the Subaru Liberty
Last updated Jul 01, 2025The 2021 Subaru Liberty is a medium-sized car offered in a 4D sedan body style. Used prices in Australia typically range from $31,440 for the Base variant and topping out at $44,440 for the R.
There are 4 variants of the Liberty available in Australia and this generation went on sale in February of 2020.
Engine options include 2.5L multi-point injection (129kW/235Nm) and 3.6L multi-point injection (191kW/350Nm). All variants feature four-wheel drive.
The 2021 Liberty was offered with a 5 year, unlimited km warranty.
Comparative Rating
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Power to Weight
82.86 - 117.01 kW/t
75.18 kW/t
264.92 kW/t
Boot Space
493 litres
330 litres
650 litres
Fuel Efficiency
7.3 - 9.9 L/100km
4.2 L/100km
10.2 L/100km
Vehicle Range
606 - 822 km
556 km
1,238 km
Price
$31,440 - $44,440
$24,890
$288,000
Warranty (Years)
5 years
3 years
5 years
Warranty (Distance)
999,999 km
80,000 km
999,999 km
Years on Sale
No Data
New this year
7 years
Service Interval
6 months
6 months
12 months
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2021 Subaru Liberty Dimensions
1500mm
1840mm
4800mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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2021 Subaru Liberty Fuel Economy
There are 2 different fuel economy figures for the Subaru Liberty
The most fuel efficient Subaru Liberty is the Base with a 1-speed Automatic which is powered by a 2.5L MULTI-POINT INJECTION and uses 7.3L of unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.
| Subaru Liberty | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 2.5L, Automatic, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, 4x4 | Unleaded | 7.3 L/100km |
Cost of ownership
What are the running and servicing costs of a Subaru Liberty?
The Subaru Liberty has a recommended service interval of 6 months or 12,500 km, whichever comes first.
2021 Subaru Liberty Warranty
What is the warranty on a Subaru Liberty?
The Subaru Liberty offers a 5 year unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.
Subaru Liberty FAQs
The cheapest Subaru Liberty is the Base that starts from $31,440.
The most expensive Subaru Liberty is the R that starts from $44,440.
The best towing capacity of a Subaru Liberty is offered by the R which can tow 1800 kg
The largest Subaru Liberty is the R which measures 1840mm wide, 4800mm in length and sits 1500mm tall.
The most powerful Subaru Liberty is the R which has 191kW of power from its 3.6L MULTI-POINT INJECTION engine.
The Subaru Liberty is built in Japan and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Subaru Liberty is the R which weighs 2100 kg (kerb weight).
The Subaru Liberty uses unleaded.