Twenty years ago a small Japanese car company, Subaru, brought the Liberty (better known in other countries as Legacy) to Australia, since then the all-wheel-drive sedan and wagon has established a name for it self as one of the best Japanese family cars around.
Two decades later and into itse fifth generation, the MY10 Subaru Liberty will go on sale this week with a whole new look, increased safety, a new choice of engines and gearboxes, plus better fuel economy and lower emissions.
The new wagon is 65mm longer, 50mm wider, 65mm higher and the wheelbase is up 80mm meanwhile the sedan is 80mm longer and higher.
The soon to be released Liberty is based on a new platform and hence not only offers better safety, but also more room with a wider and longer cabin.
There is now a 30mm increase in width between the front seats and 68mm in length between the front and rear seats. Additionally rear legroom is up 99mm and rear shoulder room by 62mm.
Cabin space aside, there are a whole heap of new features as well including an ECO gauge to encourage more fuel efficient driving, Lineartronic CVT transmission and the introduction of a 3.6-litre horizontally opposed six-cylinder boxer engine, the biggest ever offered in a Liberty.
Although a five-star safety rating seems to be rather common these days, apart from dual front, side and curtain, the new Liberty goes the extra step with the addition of a driver’s knee airbag and an engine “cradle” that will fold to absorb energy in heavy frontal collisions.
Additional features include an electric parking brake across the range while dusk-sensing headlights, rain-sensing wipers, Keyless access and push button start are available on premium variants. A reversing camera is also standard for all variants equipped with SatNav.
Prices start at $33,990 for the 2.5i and top of at $52,990 for the GT Premium, and while no variant has increased in price, some have actually dropped by as much as 7.8 per cent.
The 2.5-litre naturally aspirated engine has 123kW at 5600rpm and 229Nm at 4000rpm, while the turbocharged variant puts out 195kW at 5600rpm and 350Nm at 2400rpm. The range topping 3.6-litre engine, similar to the one found in the Tribeca, has 191kW and 350Nm.
CarAdvice will soon bring you a First Steer and Review of the new Subary Liberty range.
Fuel Efficiency:
Liberty 2.5i manual : 8.9L/100km
Liberty 2.5i CVT: 8.4L/100km
Liberty 2.5i GT manual: 9.8L/100km
Liberty 2.5i GT auto: 9.7L/100km
Liberty 3.6R auto-only: 10.3L/100km
Model feature list:
Liberty 2.5i
Safety
ABS anti-lock brakes with four-wheel discs and Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)Automatic transmission lock-out – need foot on brake, key in ignition “on” position, to release electronic parking brakeBrake AssistChild seat anchor pointsCurtain airbags – full lengthDriver’s knee airbagDual front airbagsDual front side airbagsEngine cradle – helps isolate the engine from the passenger cabin in heavy crashFog lights – frontFront seatbelts with pretensioners and load limiters. Double pretensioners on driver’s seatbeltHill start assistRear bumper reflectorsRear door child lockSeatbelt indicator lights – all seatsSide intrusion barsSymmetrical All-Wheel DriveThree-point A/ELR rear centre seatbeltVehicle Dynamics Control electronic stability program
Interior
Climate control air conditioning – dual zoneCargo area lightCargo security blind – wagon onlyCentre-through rear seat – sedan onlyCup holdersElectric parking brakeHeight and reach adjustable steering columnHeight adjustable driver’s seatImmobiliser security systemLeather trim gear shift (manual)Lineartronic CVT transmission optionMap lights (2)Leather steering wheel with audio and cruise control buttonsMP3/WMA compatible audio systemMulti-function trip computerPaddle shift gear change (auto)Power steering, mirrors and windowsRear illumination LED instrument displayRear seats auto fold function in wagonsRear seats recline function in wagonsRemote central lockingRemote fuel lid releaseSeatback storage netsSix-speed manual transmission optionSix-stacker in-dash CD player, MP3/WMA, AUX jack with six speakersSports seatsTwo remote central locking keysVanity mirror60/40 split/fold rear seat – wagon only
Exterior
17-inch alloy wheels – large steel temporary spareChrome-surround grilleColour-coded mirrors and door handlesHeadlights auto offPrivacy glass (rear)Rear roof spoiler – wagon onlyRear wiper – wagon only
Other features
DataDot security technologyElectronic throttle controlSedan auto boot release on key; unlock tailgate on wagonThree-year unlimited kilometre warranty2.5 litre SOHC horizontally opposed boxer engine – 123 Kilowatts of power at 5600 rpm and 229 Newtonmetres of torque at 4000 rpm.
Liberty 2.5i Premium adds:
Electric sunroofLeather trimLineartronic CVT-onlyPower driver seat – eight-way adjustable with dual memory and lumbar supportRear air vents
Liberty 2.5i Premium with SatNav adds:
Bluetooth enabled with voice recognitionDVD/CD player (single disc)Reversing cameraSatellite navigation – factory fittedThree-pin RCA jack
Liberty 2.5i Sports adds (to 2.5i):
Alloy pedalsBilstein suspensionCarbon fibre-type dashboard and door trim highlightsLeather door trim insertsLineartronic CVT-onlySports bumper and grilleXenon HID self-levelling low-beam headlights with washers18-inch alloy wheels – full size steel temporary spare
Liberty 2.5i Sports Premium adds (to 2.5i Sports):
Electric sunroofLeather trimPower driver’s seat – eight-way adjustable with dual memory and electronic lumbar support
Liberty 2.5i Sports Premium with SatNav adds:
Bluetooth enabledDVD/CD (single disc)McIntosh sound systemPower passenger seatReversing cameraRear ventsSatellite navigation – factory fittedThree-pin RCA jack
Liberty 2.5i GT Premium with SatNav:
Alloy pedalsBluetooth enabledChoice of five-speed automatic or six-speed manual transmissionDual exhaustDusk-sensing headlights – auto on/offDVD/CD (single disc)Electric sunroofEngine coverLeather trimMcIntosh sound systemPower driver’s seat – eight-way adjustable – and electronic lumbar supportPower passenger seatRain-sensing auto windscreen wipersRear air ventsReversing cameraSatellite navigation – factory fittedSI-DriveSmart key access and push button startSports front bumper and grilleThree-pin RCA jackTurbocharged engine produces 195kW of power at 5600 rpm and 350 Newtonmetres of torque at 2400 rpmXenon HID headlights with washers18-inch alloy wheels – full size steel temporary spare
Liberty 3.6R Premium with SatNav (sedan-only):
Bluetooth enabledDVD/CD (single disc)Dual exhaustDusk-sensing headlights – auto on/offElectric sunroofEngine coverFive-speed automatic transmission-onlyLeather trimMcIntosh sound systemPower driver’s seat – eight-way adjustable – and electronic lumbar supportPower passenger seatRain-sensing auto windscreen wipersRear air ventsReversing cameraSatellite navigation – factory fittedSI-DriveSmart key access and push button startSix-cylinder engine produces 191 kW of power at 5600 rpm and 350 Nm at 4400 rpm.Three-pin RCA jackWood-type dashboard and door highlightsXenon HID headlights with washers18-inch alloy wheels – full size steel temporary spare
Pricing (all manufacturer recommended price):
Liberty 2.5i manual sedan $33,990
Liberty 2.5i Lineartronic CVT sedan $36,490
Liberty 2.5i manual wagon $35,990
Liberty 2.5i Lineartronic CVT wagon$38,490
Liberty 2.5i Sports Lineartronic CVT sedan$39,490
Liberty 2.5i Sports Lineartronic CVT Premium sedan$43,490
Liberty 2.5i Sports Premium Lineartronic CVT SatNav sedan$46,990
Liberty 2.5i Sports Lineartronic CVT wagon $41,490
Liberty 2.5i Sports Lineartronic CVT Premium wagon $45,490
Liberty 2.5i Sports Premium Lineartronic CVT SatNav wagon $48,990
Liberty 2.5i Premium Lineartronic CVT sedan $39,990
Liberty 2.5i Premium Lineartronic CVT SatNav sedan$42,490
Liberty 2.5i Premium Lineartronic CVT wagon $41,990
Liberty 2.5i Premium Lineartronic CVT SatNav wagon$44,490
Liberty 2.5 GT Premium manual SatNav sedan$52,990
Liberty 2.5 GT Premium auto SatNav sedan$54,990
Liberty 2.5 GT Premium manual SatNav wagon$54,990
Liberty 2.5 GT Premium auto SatNav wagon$56,990
Liberty 3.6R Premium auto SatNav sedan$51,990
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