The 2017 Subaru Liberty competes in one of the most challenging market segments, up against rivals like the Ford Mondeo, Mazda6, Volkswagen Passat and the almighty sales-conqueror, the Toyota Camry.

All the modern Volvo styling bits play their parts, including the requisite Thor's Hammer headlamps accompanied by a new-for-2026 front grille that echoes the diagonal motif of the XC90's fasciae.