Segment: Medium
Production years: 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015
The Australian version of the fifth generation of the Subaru Legacy had a different name, and it was a mix of a Japanese and a European vehicle.
When Subaru introduced the 2008 Liberty, it decided to put a sure-foot into the mid-size segment with a car that deserved more attention from its customers. Even though Australia was not the snowiest country in the world, the Japanese carmaker insisted on offering it with a standard all-wheel-drive system. But there was more than that.
The Liberty used the hood and the bumper from the Japanese version at the front, with wider side-scoops in the lower apron. The rest of the car used the same new design language that included rounded shapes. Subaru insisted that a Japanese warrior inspired the car's look, but the closest image was a Sumo fighter. It wasn't the sleek shape from the fourth generation anymore.
Inside, there was more room for passengers than on its previous model, due to the longer wheelbase. Unlike that one, the frameless doors were gone, and that spoiled the classic Subaru image. It was just another mid-size vehicle. The dashboard featured a complicated design with rounded shapes that embraced the infotainment system's squared screen mounted on the center stack. Due to the high transmission tunnel that crossed the cabin, there was little room in the back for the center passenger.
Under the hood, the Liberty featured a wide range of engines with four or six cylinders, with or without a turbocharger. Most versions were paired as standard to a five or six-speed manual gearbox with an option for a CVT or a 5-speed auto. The full-options model featured a 3.6-liter flat-six paired exclusively to a 5-speed automatic gearbox.
ENGINE SPECS - 2.5i CVT AWD (170 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | B4 |
Displacement: | 2498 cm3 |
Power: | 127 KW @ 5600 RPM 173 HP @ 5600 RPM 170 BHP @ 5600 RPM |
Torque: | 173 lb-ft @ 4100 RPM 235 Nm @ 4100 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 15.9 gallons (60.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 130 mph (209 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10.3 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | CVT |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Solid Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 215/50 R17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 186.8 in (4745 mm) |
Width: | 70.1 in (1781 mm) |
Height: | 59.3 in (1506 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60.2/60.4 in (1,529/1,534 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 108.3 in (2751 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 16.8 cuFT (476 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3172 lbs (1439 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 21.6 mpg US (10.9 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 38.6 mpg US (6.1 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 29.8 mpg US (7.9 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 182 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.5L GT 5AT AWD (265 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | B4 |
Displacement: | 2457 cm3 |
Power: | 195 KW @ 5600 RPM 265 HP @ 5600 RPM 261 BHP @ 5600 RPM |
Torque: | 258 lb-ft @ 2400-5200 RPM 350 Nm @ 2400-5200 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 15.9 gallons (60.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 6.3 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Solid Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 225/45 R18 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 186.8 in (4745 mm) |
Width: | 70.1 in (1781 mm) |
Height: | 59.3 in (1506 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60.2/60.4 in (1,529/1,534 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 108.3 in (2751 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 16.8 cuFT (476 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3389 lbs (1537 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 17.6 mpg US (13.4 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 31.4 mpg US (7.5 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 24.2 mpg US (9.7 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 228 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.5L GT 6MT AWD (265 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | B4 |
Displacement: | 2457 cm3 |
Power: | 195 KW @ 5600 RPM 265 HP @ 5600 RPM 261 BHP @ 5600 RPM |
Torque: | 258 lb-ft @ 2400-5200 RPM 350 Nm @ 2400-5200 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 15.9 gallons (60.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 6.3 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Solid Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 225/45 R18 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 186.8 in (4745 mm) |
Width: | 70.1 in (1781 mm) |
Height: | 59.3 in (1506 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60.2/60.4 in (1,529/1,534 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 108.3 in (2751 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 16.8 cuFT (476 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3307 lbs (1500 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 18 mpg US (13.1 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 30.2 mpg US (7.8 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 24 mpg US (9.8 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 230 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 3.6L 5AT AWD (260 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | B4 |
Displacement: | 3630 cm3 |
Power: | 191 KW @ 5600 RPM 260 HP @ 5600 RPM 256 BHP @ 5600 RPM |
Torque: | 258 lb-ft @ 4400 RPM 350 Nm @ 4400 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 15.9 gallons (60.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 7.4 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Solid Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 225/45 R18 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 186.8 in (4745 mm) |
Width: | 70.1 in (1781 mm) |
Height: | 59.3 in (1506 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60.2/60.4 in (1,529/1,534 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 108.3 in (2751 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 16.8 cuFT (476 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3444 lbs (1562 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 16 mpg US (14.7 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 30.9 mpg US (7.6 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 22.8 mpg US (10.3 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 242 g/km |