IN response to demand from regional customers who said they wanted an all-wheel drive sedan with the height of an SUV, Subaru last year launched the jacked-up Liberty X.

Essentially, the Liberty 3.6X is to the regular sedan what the Subaru Outback is to the regular Liberty wagon, but without some of the more rugged styling touches. Indeed, even its 50mm height advantage only becomes obvious on close inspection.

With no other high-riding sedans available on the Australian market, Subaru has created a brave new model niche with the Liberty X. Time will tell whether it was a wise move or not.

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