Subaru Liberty Base (2012) price & specs
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Overview
The 2012 Subaru Liberty Base is a four-wheel drive, 4-door Sedan that was released to the Australian market on 4th September 2009. The Subaru Liberty is regarded as a medium-sized car built in Japan with prices starting at $34,990 before on-road costs.
This Subaru Liberty is powered by a 2.5L 4-cylinder engine that has 123 kW of power (at 5600 rpm) and 229 Nm of torque (at 4000 rpm) via a Variable SP AUTOMATIC transmission. Subaru claims the Liberty Base uses 8.4L/100km of Unleaded in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 198g of CO2. It has a 65L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 774km per full tank
The Subaru Liberty measures 1505mm (59.3 inches) in height, 4745mm (186.8 inches) in length, 1780mm (70.1 inches) in width with a 2750mm (108.3 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1473kg (3247.4 lbs) of unladen weight. The Liberty Base comes standard with 215/50 R17 front tyres and 215/50 R17 rear tyres. It has a 36 month, unlimited km warranty.
The 2012 Subaru Liberty Base has a 150mm ground clearance with a 1500kg braked and 750kg unbraked towing capacity.
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Dimensions
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,745 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,780 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,505 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,750 mm |
| Turning Circle | 11,000 mm |
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Emission Control Level
Australia Air Pollution Rating: 6.5
Australia Greenhouse Rating: 6.5
Australia Overall Emission Control Level Rating: 3.5
CO2 Level (Combined): 198
Standard Met: EU5
Engine
Bore Engine: 99.5
Engine (cc): 2457
Engine Configuration: Horizontal
Engine (L): 2.5
Number of Cylinders: 4
Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
Stroke Engine: 79.0
Valve Gear Type: Overhead Cam
Variable Valve Timing Camshaft: yes
Fuel
Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 91
Minimum Fuel Type: Unleaded
Fuel Type: Unleaded
Octane Number: 91
Fuel System
Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection
Fuel Tanks
Main Capacity Gal: 17.2
Main Capacity (L): 65
Main Capacity Uk Gallons: 14.3
Main Type: Total
Computer
Average Fuel Consumption: yes
Instantaneous Fuel Consumption: yes
Range for Remaining Fuel: yes
Display Screen
Location: ?
Screen Size (in): 4.3
Fuel Consumption
ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 774
ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (miles): 481
ADR 81/02 Combined (km/L): 11.9
ADR 81/02 Combined (L/100km): 8.4
ADR 81/02 Combined (miles per UK gallon): 34
ADR 81/02 Combined (mpg): 28
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (km/L): 15.2
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (L/100km): 6.6
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (miles per UK gallon): 43
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (mpg): 36
ADR 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
ADR 81/02 Urban (km/L): 8.7
ADR 81/02 Urban (L/100km): 11.5
ADR 81/02 Urban (miles per UK gallon): 25
ADR 81/02 Urban (mpg): 20
Fuel Economy
ADR 81/02 (L/100km): 8.4
Performance
Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 10.1
Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 167
Maximum Power (kW): 123
Maximum Torque (Nm): 229
Measurement Standard: DIN
Primary or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5600
Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4000
Drive
Driven Wheels: 4x4
Four-Wheel Drive Type: Full-Time
Electronic Traction Control
Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
Transmission
Description: Continuously Variable With Manual Mode
Gear Change Paddles: yes
Manual Mode: yes
Number of Speeds: Variable
Shift Lever Location: Steering Wheel
Type: Automatic
Disc Brakes
Number of Disc Brakes: 4
Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
Steering Wheel
Height Adjustment: yes
Telescopic Adjustment: yes
Type: Leather Covered
Suspension
Location: Front
Front Spring Type: Coil
Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Front Type: Strut
Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Location: Rear
Rear Spring Type: Coil
Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
Rear Type: Wishbone
Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
Tires
Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 91
Location: Front
Front Wheels Tire Profile: 50
Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Front Wheels Tire Width: 215
Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 91
Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 50
Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Rear Wheels Tire Width: 215
Wheels
Location: Front
Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 17
Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 7.5
Location: Rear
Rear Rim Diameter (In): 17
Rear Rim Type: Alloy
Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 7.5
Body Style
Body Type: Sedan
Local Body Type: Sedan
Platform Code: Legacy
Bumpers
Front Bumper Colour: Painted
Location: Front
Rear Bumper Colour: Painted
Location: Rear
Cargo Capacity
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 16.8
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 476
External Dimensions
Kerb to Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 11000
Front Track (in): 60.2
Front Track (mm): 1530
Ground Clearance Unladen (in): 5.9
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 150
Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 36.1
Overall Height (in): 59.3
Overall Height (mm): 1505
Overall Length (in): 186.8
Overall Length (mm): 4745
Overall Width (in): 70.1
Overall Width (mm): 1780
Rear Track (in): 60.4
Rear Track (mm): 1535
Wheelbase (in): 108.3
Wheelbase (mm): 2750
Internal Dimensions
Front Headroom (in): 40.8
Front Headroom (mm): 1036
Rear Headroom (in): 39.3
Rear Headroom (mm): Unlimited
Front Hip Room (in): 54.5
Front Hip Room (mm): 1384
Rear Hip Room (in): 53.9
Rear Hip Room (mm): 1370
Front Leg Room (in): 43.0
Front Leg Room (mm): 1091
Rear Leg Room (in): 37.8
Rear Leg Room (mm): 960
Front Shoulder Room (in): 56.3
Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1430
Rear Shoulder Room (in): 56.1
Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1426
Doors
Location: Driver
Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Rear Driver
Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Rear Passenger
Rear Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Headlights
Low Beam Bulb Type: Halogen
Paint
External Colour: Gold
Type: Pearl
Door Mirrors/Cameras
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
Driver Door Mirror Indicator Lights: yes
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
Passenger Door Mirror Indicator Lights: yes
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Power Windows
Front Electric Windows: Front
Rear Electric Windows: Rear
Privacy Glass
Location: Rear
Location: Rear Side
Windshield Wipers
Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Variable
Weights
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1500
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 3307
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 750
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 1653
Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1473
Published Kerb Weight (lb): 3247
Tare Weight (kg): 1432
Audio System
CD Player Reads MP3: yes
In-Dash CD: yes
Radio Type: Am/Fm
External Connections
Aux Jack (Front): yes
USB (Front): yes
Remote Audio Controls
Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Speakers
Number of Speakers: 6
Bluetooth
Includes Music Streaming: yes
Includes Phone Connection: yes
Parking Distance System
Location: Rear
Rear Type: Camera
Power Outlet 12V
Location (12V): Front
Vanity Mirror
Driver Mirror Illuminated: yes
Driver Mirror Location: Driver
Passenger Mirror Illuminated: yes
Location: Passenger
Voice Activating System
Includes Phone: yes
Luxury Trim
Centre Floor Console: Alloy Look
Doors: Alloy Look
Gear Selector: Alloy Look
Instrument Panel: Alloy Look
Crash Test Results
ANCAP Overall: 5.00
ANCAP Pedestrian: 3
ANCAP Standard: Ancap
Front Airbag
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Front Seat Belts
Driver Height Adjustable: yes
Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Head Restraints
Front Seats Active: yes
Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Rear Seats Number: 3
Knee Airbags
Location: Driver
Rear Seat Belts
Center Operation: Reel
Center Seat Position: Centre
Center Type: 3-Point
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Side Airbag
Location: Front
Side Curtain Airbag
Location: Front And Rear
Front Seat
Driver Front Seat Power Adjustable: yes
Driver Front Seat Height Type: Memory
Location: Driver
Driver Front Seat Lumbar Type: Memory
Driver Front Seat Number of Electrical Adjustments: 5
Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Memory
Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Memory
Driver Front Seat Type: Sports
Location: Passenger
Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
Passenger Front Seat Type: Sports
Seat Upholstery
Additional Seat Material: Leather
Main Seat Material: Leather
Seating
Capacity: 5
Configuration: 2+3
Cup Holders
Location: Front Seats
Location: Rear Seats
Air Conditioning
Type: Fully-Auto
Climate Control - Number of Zones: 2
Secondary Ventilation Controls
Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
Ventilation System
Digital Display: yes
Power Locks
Operation: Remote
Intermediate Service
Distance (km): 12500
Distance (miles): 7767
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