William Stopford
Subaru refunding customers for Liberty Final Edition missing features
The Final Edition of the Subaru Liberty has proved to be a cliffhanger, with some of the features originally promised not available.
5 Years Ago
2008 Subaru Liberty
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 $32,490 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Base variant and topping out at $67,990 for the GT Spec.b Sti.
There are 10 variants of the Liberty available in Australia.
Engine options include 2.5L turbo multi-point injection (194kW/350Nm), 2.5L multi-point injection (127kW/226Nm) and 3L multi-point injection (180kW/297Nm). Available with 6-speed manual, 5-speed automatic, 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic transmissions. All variants feature four-wheel drive.
The new 2008 Liberty is offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.
Retail Price
$32,490 - $67,990†
Transmission
4 or 5-speed auto or 5 or 6-speed manual
Driven Wheels
4x4
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded or Unleaded
Body Types
Sedan or Station Wagon
Powertrain Type
4x4
Retail Price
$32,490 - $67,990†
Transmission
4 or 5-speed auto or 5 or 6-speed manual
Driven Wheels
4x4
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded or Unleaded
Body Types
Sedan or Station Wagon
Powertrain Type
4x4
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Features & Specs
Powertrain & Performance
Engine specs, power, and efficiency
Handling & Mechanics
Drive Feel: Steering, Suspension, Ride Quality
Towing & Off-road Capacity
Strength, stability, and off-road performance
Exterior & Dimensions
Design, size, and presence on the road
Interior
Comfort, tech, and convenience inside
Technology
Infotainment, connectivity, and smart features
Safety & Security
Protection, prevention, and alerts
Cost of Ownership
Coverage, maintenance, and peace of mind
2008 Subaru Liberty
Available Variants
The Subaru Liberty comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being Luxury Edition and the most expensive being Gt Tuned By Sti.
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Power to Weight
90.71 - 125.57 kW/t
49.84 kW/t
127.46 kW/t
Boot Space
459 litres
450 litres
603 litres
Fuel Efficiency
9 - 12.4 L/100km
5.7 L/100km
12.4 L/100km
Price
$32,490 - $67,990
$27,990
$67,990
Warranty (Years)
3 years
3 years
Warranty (Distance)
Unlimited
100,000 km
Unlimited
Towing & Off-Road Capability
Braked Towing Capacity
1,500 - 1,800 kg
1,200 kg
2,200 kg
Ground Clearance Unladen
150 - 160 mm
103 mm
180 mm
Subaru Liberty
Dimensions
4,665 mm
1,730 mm
1,425 mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,665 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,730 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,425 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,670 mm |
| Turning Circle | 10,800 mm |
Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.
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News
William Stopford
Subaru refunding customers for Liberty Final Edition missing features
The Final Edition of the Subaru Liberty has proved to be a cliffhanger, with some of the features originally promised not available.
5 Years Ago
Scott Collie
2021 Subaru Liberty Final Edition price and specs
Goodbye, Liberty. Just 31 examples of the Liberty Final Edition will be sold in Australia to farewell one of Subaru's most famous nameplates.
5 Years Ago
Scott Collie
Mapping the Subaru Liberty's legacy
Subaru has officially killed the Liberty in Australia. That's a shame, because it's been a part of our motoring landscape for such a long time.
5 Years Ago
Subaru Liberty
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest Subaru Liberty is the Base that starts from $32,490.
See all Subaru Liberty PricingThe most expensive Subaru Liberty is the Gt Tuned By Sti that starts from $67,990.
See all Subaru Liberty PricingThe best towing capacity of a Subaru Liberty is 1800 kg offered by the following variants: Premium and R Spec.B.
See all Subaru Liberty towing capacityThe largest Subaru Liberty is the R Spec.B which measures 1730mm wide, 4720mm in length and sits 1475mm tall.
The most powerful Subaru Liberty is the Gt Spec.B Sti which has 194kW of power from its 2.5L Turbo Multi-Point Injection engine.
The Subaru Liberty is built in Japan and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Subaru Liberty is the Gt Spec.B Sti which weighs null kg (kerb weight).
The Subaru Liberty may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Premium Unleaded or Unleaded.
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