Subaru Exiga 2008-2014 used car review

The Subaru Exiga is more car-like than other seven-seat vehicles.

Richard Edwards

Expert Reviewer | Auto Media Group

Exterior

Drive

Safety

Value

Interior

Overall score , 3.9 out of 5

The good

The third row is very spacious for the car's size
Steering and handling feel good
Looks sportier than most people-carriers

The not-so-good

The engine can sound harsh when pushed
The 2-litre model feels underpowered even when empty
High boot floor can make it difficult to load

Inside and out

On the road

Safety

Reliability

Cost of ownership

Buyers’ guide

Variants

Timeline

Details

Review vehicle

2009 Subaru Exiga 2.0I-S

Price

$6,300 to $17,000 for models which have travelled 70,000 to 120,000km

Engine

2.0-litre four-cylinder, 109kW/191Nm (claimed)

Transmission

CVT automatic, all-wheel drive

Safety rating

Five-star Used Car Safety Rating

Servicing

10,000km or six months

Spare wheel

Space saver

Fuel economy

7.4-litres per 100km (claimed)

Fuel type

Regular

Length

4740mm

Width

1775mm

Height

1660mm

Turing circle

11m

Towing capacity

(2.5-litre model) 750kg (unbraked), 1400kg (braked)

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Richard Edwards

Expert Reviewer | Auto Media Group

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