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Overview
The 2012 Subaru Liberty Base is a four-wheel drive, 5-door Station Wagon that was released to the Australian market on 4th October 2008. The Subaru Liberty is regarded as a medium-sized car built in Japan with prices starting at $36,990 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 1535mm (60.4 inches) in height, 4785mm (188.4 inches) in length, 1780mm (70.1 inches) in width with a 2750mm (108.3 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1515kg (3340.0 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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Power to Weight
76.44 - 126.54 kW/t
50.07 kW/t
127.61 kW/t
Boot Space
476 - 490 litres
476 litres
603 litres
Fuel Efficiency
8.4 - 10.3 L/100km
4.9 L/100km
10.3 L/100km
Vehicle Range
631 - 774 km
631 km
1,228 km
Price
$32,990 - $56,990
$24,990
$57,990
Warranty (Years)
3 years
3 years
5 years
Warranty (Distance)
Unlimited
100,000 km
Unlimited
Towing & Off-Road Capability
Braked Towing Capacity
1,400 - 1,800 kg
1,200 kg
1,800 kg
Ground Clearance Unladen
150 - 160 mm
122 mm
179 mm
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Dimensions
4,785 mm
1,780 mm
1,535 mm
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,785 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,780 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,535 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,750 mm |
| Turning Circle | 11,000 mm |
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Explore Subaru Liberty Features & Specs
Emission Control Level
Emission Control Level Standard Met: EU5
Emission Control Level Co2 Level Combined: 198
Emission Control Level Australia Greenhouse Rating: 6.0
Emission Control Level Australia Overall Rating: 3.5
Emission Control Level Australia Air Pollution Rating: 6.5
Engine
Engine Liters: 2.5
Engine Configuration: Horizontal
Engine Cc: 2457
Engine Number Of Cylinders: 4
Engine Bore: 99.5
Engine Stroke: 79.0
Engine Number Of Valves Per Cylinder: 4
Engine Variable Valve Timing Camshaft: yes
Engine Valve Gear Type: Overhead Cam
Fuel
Fuel Type: Unleaded
Fuel Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Fuel Minimum Fuel Type: Unleaded
Fuel Type Octane No: 91
Fuel Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 91
Fuel System
Fuel Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection
Fuel Tanks
Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity L: 65
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity Gal: 17.2
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity Uk Gallons: 14.3
Computer
Computer Average Fuel Consumption: yes
Computer Range For Remaining Fuel: yes
Computer Instantaneous Fuel Consumption: yes
Display Screen
Display Screen Location: ?
Display Screen Size Inch: 4.3
Fuel Consumption
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Standard: Adr 81/02
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Combined L100km: 8.4
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Combined Mpg: 28
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Combined Miles Per Uk Gallon: 34
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Combined Km Ll: 11.9
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Calculated Vehicle Range Km: 774
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Calculated Vehicle Range Miles: 481
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Urban Mpg: 20
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Urban L100km: 11.5
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Country Highway Mpg: 36
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Country Highway L100km: 6.6
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Urban Miles Per Uk Gallon: 25
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Country Highway Miles Per Uk Gallon: 43
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Urban Km Ll: 8.7
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Country Highway Km Ll: 15.2
Fuel Economy
Fuel Economy Adr8102 L100km: 8.4
Performance
Performance Acceleration0 To100 Km H: 10.1
Power
Power Maximum Power Kw: 123
Power Maximum Power Hp Ps: 167
Power Maximum Torque Nm: 229
Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4000
Power Measurement Standard: DIN
Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5600
Power Primary Or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
Drive
Drive Driven Wheels: 4x4
Drive Four Wheel Drive Type: Full-Time
Electronic Traction Control
Electronic Traction Control Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
Transmission
Transmission Type: Automatic
Transmission Number Of Speeds: Variable
Transmission Manual Mode: yes
Transmission Description: Continuously Variable With Manual Mode
Transmission Shift Lever Location: Steering Wheel
Transmission Gearchange Paddles: yes
Disc Brakes
Disc Brakes Number Of: 4
Disc Brakes Number Of Ventilated Discs: 2
Steering Wheel
Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment: yes
Steering Wheel Telescopic Adjustment: yes
Suspension
Suspension Rear Location: Rear
Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
Suspension Front Location: Front
Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
Suspension Front Type: Strut
Suspension Rear Type: Wishbone
Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Suspension Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
Tires
Wheels Tire Rear Location: Rear
Wheels Tire Front Location: Front
Wheels Tire Rear Width: 215
Wheels Tire Front Width: 215
Wheels Tire Rear Profile: 50
Wheels Tire Front Profile: 50
Wheels Tire Front Speed Rating: V
Wheels Tire Rear Speed Rating: V
Wheels Tire Front Type: Conventional/Summer
Wheels Tire Rear Type: Conventional/Summer
Wheels Tire Front Load Index: 91
Wheels Tire Rear Load Index: 91
Wheels
Wheels Rear Location: Rear
Wheels Front Location: Front
Wheels Rear Rim Diameter Inch: 17
Wheels Front Rim Diameter Inch: 17
Wheels Front Rim Type: Alloy
Wheels Rear Rim Type: Alloy
Wheels Front Rim Width Inch: 7.5
Wheels Rear Rim Width Inch: 7.5
Body Style
Body Type: Station Wagon
Local Body Type: Station Wagon
Platform Code: Legacy
Spoiler
Spoiler Roof Location: Roof
Bumpers
Front Location: Front
Rear Location: Rear
Front Color: Painted
Rear Color: Painted
Cargo Capacity
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window L: 490
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window Cuft: 17.3
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down Cuft: 59.7
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down L: 1690
External Dimensions
External Dimensions Overall Height In: 60.4
External Dimensions Overall Height Mm: 1535
External Dimensions Wheelbase Mm: 2750
External Dimensions Wheelbase In: 108.3
External Dimensions Overall Width In: 70.1
External Dimensions Overall Width Mm: 1780
External Dimensions Overall Length In: 188.4
External Dimensions Overall Length Mm: 4785
External Dimensions Rear Track Mm: 1535
External Dimensions Rear Track In: 60.4
External Dimensions Front Track Mm: 1530
External Dimensions Front Track In: 60.2
External Dimensions Curb To Curb Turning Circle Mm: 11000
External Dimensions Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle Ft: 36.1
External Dimensions Ground Clearance Unladen Mm: 150
External Dimensions Ground Clearance Unladen In: 5.9
Internal Dimensions
Interior Dimensions Headroom Front In: 40.8
Interior Dimensions Headroom Front Mm: 1036
Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear In: 39.3
Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear Mm: Unlimited
Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front Mm: 1430
Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front In: 56.3
Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear Mm: 1426
Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear In: 56.1
Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front Mm: 1384
Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front In: 54.5
Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear Mm: 1370
Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear In: 53.9
Interior Dimensions Leg Room Front Mm: 1091
Interior Dimensions Leg Room Front In: 43.0
Interior Dimensions Leg Room Rear Mm: 960
Interior Dimensions Leg Room Rear In: 37.8
Doors
Doors Passenger Location: Passenger
Doors Driver Location: Driver
Doors Passenger Type: Front Hinged
Doors Driver Type: Front Hinged
Doors Rear Passenger Location: Rear Passenger
Doors Rear Passenger Type: Front Hinged
Doors Rear Driver Location: Rear Driver
Doors Rear Driver Type: Front Hinged
Rear Door
Doors Rear Door Type: Lifting Gate
Headlights
Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
Paint
External Color: Gold
Type: Pearl
Door Mirrors Cameras
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Location: Passenger
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Location: Driver
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Color: Painted
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Color: Painted
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Type: Electrically Adjustable
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Type: Electrically Adjustable
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Indicator Lights: yes
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Indicator Lights: yes
Power Windows
Power Windows Front Location: Front
Power Windows Rear Location: Rear
Privacy Glass
Privacy Glass Rear Side Location: Rear Side
Privacy Glass Rear Location: Rear
Windshield Wipers
Windshield Wipers Intermittent Wipe: Variable
Weights
Published Kerb Weight Lbs: 3340
Published Kerb Weight Kg: 1515
Gross Trailer Weight Braked Kg: 1500
Gross Trailer Weight Braked Lbs: 3307
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked Kg: 750
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked Lbs: 1653
Tare Weight Kg: 1474
Audio System
System Radio Type: Am/Fm
System In Dash Cd: yes
System Cd Player Reads Mp3: yes
Connection To Ext Entertainment Devices
Connection External Usb Front: yes
Connection External Aux Jack Front: yes
Remote Audio Controls
Remote Control Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Speakers
Speaker Number Of Speakers: 6
Cargo Area Cover Rear Parcel Shelf
Cover Rear Parcel Shelf Type: Flexible
Bluetooth
Bluetooth Includes Phone Connection: yes
Bluetooth Includes Music Streaming: yes
Parking Distance System
Parking Distance System Rear Location: Rear
Parking Distance System Rear Type: Camera
Power Outlet12v
Power Outlet Front Location12v: Front
Vanity Mirror
Vanity Mirror Passenger Location: Passenger
Vanity Mirror Driver Location: Driver
Vanity Mirror Passenger Illuminated: yes
Vanity Mirror Driver Illuminated: yes
Voice Activating System
Voice Activating System Includes Phone: yes
Luxury Trim
Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Alloy Look
Luxury Trim On Doors: Alloy Look
Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Alloy Look
Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Alloy Look
Crash Test Results
Crash Test Results Ancap Standard: Ancap
Crash Test Results Ancap Overall: 5.00
Crash Test Results Ancap Pedestrian: 3
Front Airbag
Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
Front Seat Belts
Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
Front Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
Front Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable: yes
Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
Head Restraints
Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Head Restraints Front Seats Active: yes
Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 3
Knee Airbags
Knee Airbags Driver Location: Driver
Rear Seat Belts
Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Rear Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
Rear Seat Belts Center Type: 3-Point
Rear Seat Belts Center Operation: Reel
Side Airbag
Side Airbag Front Location: Front
Side Curtain Airbag
Side Curtain Airbag Front And Rear Location: Front And Rear
Front Seat
Front Seat Passenger Location: Passenger
Front Seat Driver Location: Driver
Front Seat Passenger Type: Sports
Front Seat Driver Type: Sports
Front Seat Driver Electrically Adjustable: yes
Front Seat Driver Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 5
Front Seat Driver Height Type: Memory
Front Seat Driver Reach Type: Memory
Front Seat Driver Lumbar Type: Memory
Front Seat Passenger Reach Type: Manual
Front Seat Driver Reclining Type: Memory
Front Seat Passenger Reclining Type: Manual
Seat Upholstery
Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Leather
Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Leather
Seating
Seating Capacity: 5
Seating Configuration: 2+3
Cup Holders
Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Cup Holders Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Air Conditioning
Air Conditioning Type: Fully-Auto
Aircon Climate Control Number Of Zones: 2
Secondary Ventilation Controls
Secondary Ventilation Controls Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
Ventilation System
Ventilation System Digital Display: yes
Power Locks
Power Locks Operation: Remote
Intermediate Service
Intermediate Service Distance Km: 12500
Intermediate Service Distance Miles: 7767
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