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    1997 Subaru Liberty

    New from

    $27,990 excl. on-roads

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    Warranty

    3 year

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    About the Subaru Liberty

    Last updated Nov 30, 2025

    The new Subaru Liberty is a medium-sized car offered in 4D Sedan, 5D Sedan, 4D Station Wagon and 5D Station Wagon body styles. Available in Australia from $27,990 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the LX variant and topping out at $41,990 for the Heritage.

    There are 4 variants of the Liberty available in Australia.

    Engine options include 2.2L multi-point injection (98kW/193Nm) and 2.5L multi-point injection (115kW/221Nm). Available with 4-speed automatic or 5-speed manual transmissions. Both four-wheel drive and front-wheel drive configurations are available.

    The new 1997 Liberty is offered with a 3 year warranty.

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    Power to Weight
    73.41 - 84.56 kW/t
    65.96 kW/t
    84.56 kW/t
    Boot Space
    405 - 750 litres
    373 litres
    847 litres
    Price
    $27,990 - $41,990
    $24,990
    $49,100
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    2 years
    3 years

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    All Subaru Liberty Pricing

    YearPrice From*Price To*
    2020$31,440$44,440
    2019$30,590$44,440
    2018$30,240$43,140
    2017$30,240$42,740
    2016$29,990$42,740
    *excl. on-roads
    See all Subaru Liberty Pricing

    1997 Subaru Liberty Specs

    See our comprehensive details for the Subaru Liberty

    LX

    • Audio
      • Antenna Type: Telescopic
      • Anti-theft Protection Type: Code
      • Number Of Speakers: 4
      • System Cassette
      • System Cassette Automatic Reverse
      • System Radio Type: Am/fm
      • System Type: Stereo
    • Body exterior
      • Body Side Molding Colour: Black/grey
      • Body Side Molding Size: Narrow
      • Body Type: Sedan
      • Grille Colour: Black
      • Local Body Type: Sedan
      • Local Number Of Doors: 4
      • Number Of Doors: 4
    • Brakes
      • Number Of Disc Brakes: 4
      • Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
    • Bumpers
      • Front Colour: Painted
      • Front Location: Front
      • Rear Colour: Painted
      • Rear Location: Rear
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 84.48
    • Convenience
      • Ashtray Front Illuminated
      • Cigar Lighter Front Seat Location: Front Seats
      • Cigar Lighter Front Seats Illuminated
      • Courtesy Lights Delayed Fade
      • Front Ashtray Location: Front
      • Illuminated Entry System Interior
      • Number Of Door Switches Lights: 4
      • Reading Lights Front Location: Front
      • Rear Ashtray Location: Rear
      • Remote Trunk Hatch Release Operation: Mechanical
    • Dimensions
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 405
      • Front Track (mm): 1460
      • Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 10600
      • Overall Height (mm): 1405
      • Overall Length (mm): 4605
      • Overall Width (mm): 1695
      • Rear Track (mm): 1455
      • Wheelbase (mm): 2630
    • Doors
      • Exterior Door Handles Color: Body Colour
    • Engine
      • Bore Engine: 96.9
      • Catalytic Converter Type: 3-way
      • Compression Ratio: 9.5
      • Emission Control Level Standard Met: Adr 79/01
      • Engine (l): 2.2
      • Engine (cc): 2212
      • Engine Configuration: Horizontal
      • Engine Location: Front
      • Engine Orientation: Longitudinal
      • Number Of Cylinders: 4
      • Number Of Vavles Per Cylinder: 4
      • Stroke Engine: 75
      • Vavle Gear Type: Overhead Cam
    • Fuel
      • Fuel System Ignition Type: Electronic
      • Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Multi-point Injection
      • Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 60
      • Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
      • Fuel Type: Unleaded
      • Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
    • Instrumentation
      • Clock Type: Digital
      • Instrument Cluster Type: Analogue
      • Number Of Odometers: 1
      • Oil Pressure Type: Warning Light
      • Water Temperature Type: Gauge
    • Interior trim
      • Door Panel Trim Material: Partial Cloth
      • Floor Covering Load Area: Textile
      • Floor Covering Vehicle Cab Compartment: Textile
      • Load Area Side Covering Type: Textile
    • Lights
      • Headlight Control Auto Off With Ignition
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
      • Headlights Configuration: Single
      • Headlights Lens Type: Conventional
    • Locks
      • Power Locks Internal Switch
      • Power Locks Operation: Key
    • Paint
      • Type: Gloss
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (l/100km): 6.6
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 36
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Standard: As 2877
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (l/100km): 9.9
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (mpg): 24
      • Fuel Economy As 2877 City (l/100km): 9.9
      • Fuel Economy As 2877 Highway (l/100km): 6.6
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 197
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 122
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 133
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 98
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 193
      • Power Measurement Standard: Din
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5600
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4000
    • Roof
      • Luxury Inner Roof Upholstery Material: Cloth/felt
    • Safety
      • Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
      • Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-point
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-point
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Height Adjustable
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Operation: Static
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Type: Lap
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-point
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-point
    • Seats
      • Center Front Seat Armrest Integral Box
      • Driver Front Seat Fore/aft Adjustment
      • Driver Front Seat Height Adjustment
      • Driver Front Seat Location: Driver
      • Driver Front Seat Lumbar Adjustment
      • Driver Front Seat Reclining
      • Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Passenger Front Seat Fore/aft Adjustment
      • Passenger Front Seat Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Front Seat Reclining
      • Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Rear Seat Folding: 40/60
      • Rear Seat Seating Capacity: 3
      • Rear Seat Type: Split Bench
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
      • Seating Capacity: 5
    • Steering
      • Steering Wheel Height Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Type: Plastic
    • Storage
      • Console Dashboard Location: Dashboard
      • Console Dashboard Storage: Open
      • Console Dashboard Type: Full
      • Console Floor Location: Floor
      • Console Floor Storage: Lidded
      • Console Floor Type: Full
      • Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Door Pockets Bins Driver Location: Driver
      • Door Pockets Bins Passenger Location: Passenger
      • Glove Compartment Illuminated
      • Glove Compartment Lid
      • Glove Compartment Lockable
    • Suspension
      • Suspension Front Location: Front
      • Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Front Type: Strut
      • Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
      • Suspension Rear Location: Rear
      • Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Rear Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Rear Type: Strut
      • Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
    • Transmission
      • Axle Ratio: 3.7
      • Drive Driven Wheels: Front
      • Transmission 1st Gear Ratio: 3.545
      • Transmission 2nd Gear Ratio: 2.111
      • Transmission 3rd Gear Ratio: 1.448
      • Transmission 4th Gear Ratio: 1.088
      • Transmission 5th Gear Ratio: 0.871
      • Transmission Number Of Speeds: 5
      • Transmission Reverse Gear Ratio: 3.416
      • Transmission Type: Manual
    • Ventilation
      • Cfc Free Liquid Aircon
      • Ventilation System Number Of Fan Speeds: 4
      • Ventilation System Push Button Heater Controls
      • Ventilation System Rear Seat Heater Ducts
      • Ventilation System Recirculation Setting
    • Visibility
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Black
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Fixed
      • Number Of Windshield Wiper Speeds: 2
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Black
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Rear View Window Rear Window Defogger
      • Rear View Window Type: Fixed
      • Sunvisors Driver Location: Driver
      • Sunvisors Passenger Location: Passenger
    • Warranty
      • Total Powertrain Duration (months): 36
      • Total Whole Vehicle Duration (months): 36
    • Weights
      • Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1200
      • Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 500
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1160
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Covers: Full
      • Front Wheels Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 14
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 5.5
      • Front Wheels Tire Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 70
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 185
      • Rear Wheels Covers: Full
      • Rear Wheels Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 14
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Steel
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 5.5
      • Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 70
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 185

    GX

    Adds to LX:
    • Audio
      • Antenna Type: Electric
      • Number Of Speakers: 6
    • Brakes
      • Abs Four-wheel Location: 4-wheel
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 75.68
    • Convenience
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Illuminated
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Location: Driver
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Illuminated
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Location: Passenger
      • Steering Wheel Mounted Cruise Controls
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (l/100km): 7.1
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 33
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (l/100km): 10.1
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (mpg): 23
      • Fuel Economy As 2877 City (l/100km): 10.1
      • Fuel Economy As 2877 Highway (l/100km): 7.1
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 190
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 118
    • Visibility
      • Front Electric Windows: Front
      • Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Variable
      • Number Of Front Express Power Windows: 1
      • Rear Electric Windows: Rear
    • Weights
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1295
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 15
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 60
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 195
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 15
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 60
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 195
    Removes from LX:
    • Audio
      • Antenna Type: Telescopic
      • Number Of Speakers: 4
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 84.48
    • Engine
      • Bore Engine: 96.9
      • Catalytic Converter Type: 3-way
      • Compression Ratio: 9.5
      • Emission Control Level Standard Met: Adr 79/01
      • Engine (l): 2.2
      • Engine (cc): 2212
      • Engine Configuration: Horizontal
      • Engine Location: Front
      • Engine Orientation: Longitudinal
      • Number Of Cylinders: 4
      • Number Of Vavles Per Cylinder: 4
      • Stroke Engine: 75
      • Vavle Gear Type: Overhead Cam
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (l/100km): 6.6
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 36
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (l/100km): 9.9
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (mpg): 24
      • Fuel Economy As 2877 City (l/100km): 9.9
      • Fuel Economy As 2877 Highway (l/100km): 6.6
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 197
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 122
    • Seats
      • Center Front Seat Armrest Integral Box
      • Driver Front Seat Fore/aft Adjustment
      • Driver Front Seat Height Adjustment
      • Driver Front Seat Location: Driver
      • Driver Front Seat Lumbar Adjustment
      • Driver Front Seat Reclining
      • Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Passenger Front Seat Fore/aft Adjustment
      • Passenger Front Seat Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Front Seat Reclining
      • Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Rear Seat Folding: 40/60
      • Rear Seat Seating Capacity: 3
      • Rear Seat Type: Split Bench
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
      • Seating Capacity: 5
    • Transmission
      • Axle Ratio: 3.7
      • Drive Driven Wheels: Front
      • Transmission 1st Gear Ratio: 3.545
      • Transmission 2nd Gear Ratio: 2.111
      • Transmission 3rd Gear Ratio: 1.448
      • Transmission 4th Gear Ratio: 1.088
      • Transmission 5th Gear Ratio: 0.871
      • Transmission Number Of Speeds: 5
      • Transmission Reverse Gear Ratio: 3.416
      • Transmission Type: Manual
    • Visibility
      • Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Fixed
    • Weights
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1160
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 14
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 70
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 185
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 14
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 70
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 185

    RX

    Adds to GX:
    • Body exterior
      • Front Spoiler Colour: Body Colour
      • Front Spoiler Location: Front
      • Trunk/hatch Spoiler Colour: Body Colour
      • Trunk/hatch Spoiler Location: Boot/hatch
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 84.56
    • Engine
      • Bore Engine: 99.5
      • Catalytic Converter Type: 3-way
      • Compression Ratio: 9.7
      • Emission Control Level Standard Met: Adr 79/01
      • Engine (l): 2.5
      • Engine (cc): 2457
      • Engine Configuration: Horizontal
      • Engine Location: Front
      • Engine Orientation: Longitudinal
      • Number Of Cylinders: 4
      • Number Of Vavles Per Cylinder: 4
      • Stroke Engine: 79
      • Vavle Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Doors: Wood Or Woodlook
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (l/100km): 7.3
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 32
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (l/100km): 10.4
      • Fuel Economy As 2877 City (l/100km): 10.4
      • Fuel Economy As 2877 Highway (l/100km): 7.3
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 202
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 126
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 156
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 115
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 221
    • Seats
      • Center Front Seat Armrest Integral Box
      • Driver Front Seat Fore/aft Adjustment
      • Driver Front Seat Height Adjustment
      • Driver Front Seat Location: Driver
      • Driver Front Seat Lumbar Adjustment
      • Driver Front Seat Reclining
      • Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Passenger Front Seat Fore/aft Adjustment
      • Passenger Front Seat Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Front Seat Reclining
      • Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Rear Seat Folding: 40/60
      • Rear Seat Seating Capacity: 3
      • Rear Seat Type: Split Bench
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
      • Seating Capacity: 5
    • Transmission
      • Axle Ratio: 4.111
      • Drive Driven Wheels: 4x4
      • Drive Four-wheel Drive Type: Full-time
      • Transmission 1st Gear Ratio: 2.785
      • Transmission 2nd Gear Ratio: 1.545
      • Transmission 3rd Gear Ratio: 1
      • Transmission 4th Gear Ratio: 0.694
      • Transmission Electronic Control Auto Only
      • Transmission Lock Up Auto Only
      • Transmission Mode Select Auto Only
      • Transmission Number Of Speeds: 4
      • Transmission Reverse Gear Ratio: 2.272
      • Transmission Type: Automatic
    • Visibility
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
    • Weights
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1360
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6
    Removes from GX:
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 75.68
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (l/100km): 7.1
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 33
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (l/100km): 10.1
      • Fuel Economy As 2877 City (l/100km): 10.1
      • Fuel Economy As 2877 Highway (l/100km): 7.1
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 190
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 118
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 133
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 98
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 193
    • Visibility
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Black
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Black
    • Weights
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1295
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Covers: Full
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 5.5
      • Rear Wheels Covers: Full
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Steel
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 5.5

    Heritage

    Adds to RX:
    • Audio
      • System Disc Autochanger
    • Interior trim
      • Door Panel Trim Material: Leather
    • Locks
      • Power Locks Operation: Remote
    • Seats
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Leather
    • Steering
      • Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
    Removes from RX:
    • Body exterior
      • Trunk/hatch Spoiler Colour: Body Colour
      • Trunk/hatch Spoiler Location: Boot/hatch
    • Interior trim
      • Door Panel Trim Material: Partial Cloth
    • Locks
      • Power Locks Operation: Key
    • Seats
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
    • Steering
      • Steering Wheel Type: Plastic
    See all 1997 Subaru Liberty Specs

    1997 Subaru Liberty Towing Capacity

    YearBraked Capacity fromBraked Capacity to
    20201500Kg1800Kg
    20191500Kg1800Kg
    20181500Kg1800Kg
    20171500Kg1800Kg
    20161500Kg1800Kg
    See all Subaru Liberty Towing Capacity

    Subaru Liberty FAQs

    The cheapest Subaru Liberty is the LX that starts from $27,990.

    The most expensive Subaru Liberty is the Heritage that starts from $41,990.

    The best towing capacity of a Subaru Liberty is 1200 kg offered by the following variants: LX, GX, RX and Heritage.

    The largest Subaru Liberty is the LX which measures 1695mm wide, 4680mm in length and sits 1460mm tall.

    The most powerful Subaru Liberty is the RX which has 115kW of power from its 2.5L Multi-Point Injection engine.

    The Subaru Liberty is built in Japan and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest Subaru Liberty is the RX which weighs null kg (kerb weight).

    The Subaru Liberty uses Unleaded.

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