1996 Subaru Liberty

    New from

    $26,990 excl. on-roads

    Review Rating

    Not Available

    Safety Rating

    Not Available

    Warranty

    3 year, 100,000 km

    Fuel Efficiency

    About the Subaru Liberty

    Last updated Sep 26, 2025

    The new Subaru Liberty is a medium-sized car offered in 4D Station Wagon, 5D Station Wagon, 4D Sedan and 5D Sedan body styles. Available in Australia from $26,990 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the LX variant and topping out at $48,540 for the Heritage.

    There are 4 variants of the Liberty available in Australia.

    The Subaru Liberty is only available with an null motor that produces 94kW and 190Nm of torque. Both front-wheel drive and four-wheel drive configurations are available.

    The new 1996 Liberty is offered with a 3 year, 100,000 km warranty.

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    Power to Weight
    69.12 - 81.74 kW/t
    65.96 kW/t
    81.99 kW/t
    Boot Space
    405 - 750 litres
    373 litres
    847 litres
    Price
    $26,990 - $48,540
    $24,990
    $49,100
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    2 years
    3 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    100,000 km
    50,000 km
    100,000 km

    Towing & Off-Road Capability

    Ground Clearance Unladen
    160 - 165 mm
    110 mm
    165 mm

    *excl. on-roads

    1996 Subaru Liberty Specs

    See our comprehensive details for the Subaru Liberty

    LX

    • Audio
      • Antenna Type: Telescopic
      • Number Of Bands: 2
      • Number Of Speakers: 4
      • System Cassette
      • System Cassette Automatic Reverse
      • System Cassette Search Repeat
      • System Front Rear Fader
      • System Radio Type: Am/fm
      • System Seek
      • System Seek Scan
      • System Tape Logic Deck
      • System Type: Stereo
    • Body exterior
      • Body Side Molding Colour: Black/grey
      • Body Side Molding Size: Narrow
      • Body Type: Sedan
      • Grille Colour: Black
      • Local Body Type: Sedan
      • Local Number Of Doors: 4
      • Number Of Doors: 4
    • Brakes
      • Number Of Disc Brakes: 4
      • Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
    • Bumpers
      • Front Colour: Painted
      • Front Location: Front
      • Rear Colour: Painted
      • Rear Location: Rear
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 81.74
    • Convenience
      • Ashtray Front Illuminated
      • Cigar Lighter Front Seat Location: Front Seats
      • Cigar Lighter Front Seats Illuminated
      • Courtesy Lights Delayed Fade
      • Front Ashtray Location: Front
      • Number Of Door Switches Lights: 4
      • Number Of Passenger Assist Handles: 3
      • Reading Lights Front Location: Front
      • Rear Ashtray Location: Rear
      • Remote Trunk Hatch Release Operation: Mechanical
    • Dimensions
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 405
      • Front Track (mm): 1460
      • Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 160
      • Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 10600
      • Overall Height (mm): 1405
      • Overall Length (mm): 4595
      • Overall Width (mm): 1695
      • Rear Track (mm): 1455
      • Wheelbase (mm): 2630
    • Doors
      • Exterior Door Handles Color: Body Colour
    • Engine
      • Bore Engine: 96.9
      • Catalytic Converter Type: 3-way
      • Compression Ratio: 9.5
      • Emission Control Level Standard Met: Adr 79/01
      • Engine (l): 2.2
      • Engine (cc): 2212
      • Engine Block Composition: Light Alloy
      • Engine Configuration: Horizontal
      • Engine Head Composition: Light Alloy
      • Engine Location: Front
      • Engine Orientation: Longitudinal
      • Number Of Cylinders: 4
      • Number Of Vavles Per Cylinder: 4
      • Stroke Engine: 75
      • Vavle Gear Type: Overhead Cam
    • Fuel
      • Fuel System Ignition Type: Electronic
      • Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Multi-point Injection
      • Fuel System Variable Intake Manifold
      • Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 60
      • Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
      • Fuel Type: Unleaded
      • Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
    • Instrumentation
      • Clock Type: Digital
      • Instrument Cluster Type: Analogue
      • Number Of Odometers: 1
      • Oil Pressure Type: Warning Light
      • Water Temperature Type: Gauge
    • Interior trim
      • Door Panel Trim Material: Partial Cloth
      • Floor Covering Load Area: Textile
      • Floor Covering Vehicle Cab Compartment: Textile
      • Load Area Side Covering Type: Textile
    • Lights
      • Headlight Control Auto Off With Ignition
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
      • Headlights Configuration: Single
      • Headlights Lens Type: Conventional
    • Locks
      • Power Locks Internal Switch
      • Power Locks Operation: Key
    • Paint
      • Type: Gloss
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (l/100km): 6.9
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 34
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Standard: As 2877
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (l/100km): 10.3
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (mpg): 23
      • Fuel Economy As 2877 City (l/100km): 10.3
      • Fuel Economy As 2877 Highway (l/100km): 6.9
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 197
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 122
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 128
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 94
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 190
      • Power Maximum Torque (lb Ft): 141
      • Power Measurement Standard: Din
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5200
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4400
    • Roof
      • Luxury Inner Roof Upholstery Material: Cloth/felt
    • Safety
      • Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
      • Front Airbag Driver Type: Us-bag
      • Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
      • Front Airbag Passenger Type: Us-bag
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-point
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-point
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Height Adjustable
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Type: Cushion
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Operation: Static
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Type: Lap
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-point
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-point
    • Seats
      • Center Front Seat Armrest Integral Box
      • Driver Front Seat Fore/aft Adjustment
      • Driver Front Seat Height Adjustment
      • Driver Front Seat Location: Driver
      • Driver Front Seat Lumbar Adjustment
      • Driver Front Seat Reclining
      • Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Front Rear Seat Facing Direction: Front
      • Front Rear Seat Folding Seat Base: Fixed
      • Front Rear Seat Folding: 40/60
      • Front Rear Seat Seating Capacity: 3
      • Front Rear Seat Type: Split Bench
      • Passenger Front Seat Fore/aft Adjustment
      • Passenger Front Seat Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Front Seat Reclining
      • Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
      • Seating Capacity: 5
    • Steering
      • Steering Wheel Height Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Type: Plastic
    • Storage
      • Console Dashboard Location: Dashboard
      • Console Dashboard Storage: Open
      • Console Dashboard Type: Full
      • Console Floor Location: Floor
      • Console Floor Storage: Lidded
      • Console Floor Type: Full
      • Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Door Pockets Bins Driver Location: Driver
      • Door Pockets Bins Passenger Location: Passenger
      • Glove Compartment Illuminated
      • Glove Compartment Lid
      • Glove Compartment Lockable
    • Suspension
      • Suspension Front Location: Front
      • Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Front Type: Strut
      • Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
      • Suspension Rear Location: Rear
      • Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Rear Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Rear Type: Strut
      • Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
    • Transmission
      • Axle Ratio: 3.7
      • Drive Driven Wheels: Front
      • Transmission Number Of Speeds: 5
      • Transmission Shift Lever Location: Floor
      • Transmission Type: Manual
    • Ventilation
      • Cfc Free Liquid Aircon
      • Ventilation System Number Of Fan Speeds: 4
      • Ventilation System Push Button Heater Controls
      • Ventilation System Rear Seat Heater Ducts
      • Ventilation System Recirculation Setting
    • Visibility
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Black
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Fixed
      • Number Of Windshield Wiper Speeds: 2
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Black
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Rear View Window Rear Window Defogger
      • Sunvisors Driver Location: Driver
      • Sunvisors Passenger Location: Passenger
      • Wiper Mist Setting
    • Warranty
      • Total Powertrain Distance (km): 100000
      • Total Powertrain Duration (months): 36
      • Total Whole Vehicle Distance (km): 100000
      • Total Whole Vehicle Duration (months): 36
    • Weights
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1150
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Covers: Full
      • Front Wheels Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 14
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 5.5
      • Front Wheels Tire Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 70
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 185
      • Rear Wheels Covers: Full
      • Rear Wheels Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 14
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Steel
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 5.5
      • Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 70
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 185

    GX

    Adds to LX:
    • Audio
      • Antenna Type: Electric
      • Number Of Speakers: 6
    • Brakes
      • Abs Four-wheel Location: 4-wheel
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 72.87
    • Convenience
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Cover
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Illuminated
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Location: Driver
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Cover
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Illuminated
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Location: Passenger
      • Steering Wheel Mounted Cruise Controls
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (l/100km): 7.4
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 32
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (l/100km): 10.6
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (mpg): 22
      • Fuel Economy As 2877 City (l/100km): 10.6
      • Fuel Economy As 2877 Highway (l/100km): 7.4
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 190
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 118
    • Transmission
      • Axle Ratio: 4.111
      • Drive Driven Wheels: 4x4
      • Drive Four-wheel Drive Type: Full-time
      • Transmission Electronic Control Auto Only
      • Transmission Lock Up Auto Only
      • Transmission Mode Select Auto Only
      • Transmission Number Of Speeds: 4
      • Transmission Type: Automatic
    • Visibility
      • Front Electric Windows: Front
      • Front Power Window Switch Location: Doors
      • Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Variable
      • Number Of Front Express Power Windows: 1
      • Rear Electric Windows: Rear
      • Rear Power Window Switch Location: Doors
    • Weights
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1290
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 15
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 15
    Removes from LX:
    • Audio
      • Antenna Type: Telescopic
      • Number Of Speakers: 4
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 81.74
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (l/100km): 6.9
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 34
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (l/100km): 10.3
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (mpg): 23
      • Fuel Economy As 2877 City (l/100km): 10.3
      • Fuel Economy As 2877 Highway (l/100km): 6.9
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 197
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 122
    • Transmission
      • Axle Ratio: 3.7
      • Drive Driven Wheels: Front
      • Transmission Number Of Speeds: 5
      • Transmission Type: Manual
    • Visibility
      • Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Fixed
    • Weights
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1150
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 14
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 14

    Gx Rallye

    Adds to GX:
    • Body exterior
      • Front Mud Flaps Location: Front
      • Front Spoiler Colour: Black
      • Front Spoiler Location: Front
      • Rear Mud Flaps Location: Rear
      • Trunk/hatch Spoiler Colour: Body Colour
      • Trunk/hatch Spoiler Location: Boot/hatch
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 75.2
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (l/100km): 6.9
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 34
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (l/100km): 10.3
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (mpg): 23
      • Fuel Economy As 2877 City (l/100km): 10.3
      • Fuel Economy As 2877 Highway (l/100km): 6.9
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 195
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 121
    • Seats
      • Rear Seat Folding: 40/60
      • Rear Seat Seating Capacity: 3
      • Rear Seat Type: Split Bench
    • Transmission
      • Axle Ratio: 3.7
      • Limited Slip Differential Center Location: Centre
      • Transmission Number Of Speeds: 5
      • Transmission Type: Manual
    • Weights
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1250
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6
    Removes from GX:
    • Audio
      • Number Of Bands: 2
      • System Cassette Search Repeat
      • System Front Rear Fader
      • System Seek
      • System Seek Scan
      • System Tape Logic Deck
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 72.87
    • Convenience
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Cover
      • Number Of Passenger Assist Handles: 3
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Cover
    • Dimensions
      • Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 160
    • Engine
      • Engine Block Composition: Light Alloy
      • Engine Head Composition: Light Alloy
    • Fuel
      • Fuel System Variable Intake Manifold
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (l/100km): 7.4
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 32
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (l/100km): 10.6
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (mpg): 22
      • Fuel Economy As 2877 City (l/100km): 10.6
      • Fuel Economy As 2877 Highway (l/100km): 7.4
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 190
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 118
    • Safety
      • Front Airbag Driver Type: Us-bag
      • Front Airbag Passenger Type: Us-bag
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Type: Cushion
    • Seats
      • Front Rear Seat Facing Direction: Front
      • Front Rear Seat Folding Seat Base: Fixed
      • Front Rear Seat Folding: 40/60
      • Front Rear Seat Seating Capacity: 3
      • Front Rear Seat Type: Split Bench
    • Transmission
      • Axle Ratio: 4.111
      • Transmission Electronic Control Auto Only
      • Transmission Lock Up Auto Only
      • Transmission Mode Select Auto Only
      • Transmission Number Of Speeds: 4
      • Transmission Shift Lever Location: Floor
      • Transmission Type: Automatic
    • Visibility
      • Front Electric Windows: Front
      • Front Power Window Switch Location: Doors
      • Number Of Front Express Power Windows: 1
      • Rear Power Window Switch Location: Doors
      • Wiper Mist Setting
    • Weights
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1290
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Covers: Full
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 5.5
      • Rear Wheels Covers: Full
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Steel
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 5.5

    Heritage

    Adds to Gx Rallye:
    • Audio
      • Number Of Bands: 2
      • System Cassette Search Repeat
      • System Front Rear Fader
      • System In-dash Cd
      • System Seek
      • System Seek Scan
      • System Tape Logic Deck
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 71.21
    • Convenience
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Cover
      • Illuminated Entry System Interior
      • Number Of Passenger Assist Handles: 3
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Cover
    • Dimensions
      • Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 160
    • Engine
      • Engine Block Composition: Light Alloy
      • Engine Head Composition: Light Alloy
    • Fuel
      • Fuel System Variable Intake Manifold
    • Interior trim
      • Door Panel Trim Material: Leather
      • Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Wood Or Woodlook
      • Luxury Trim On Doors: Wood Or Woodlook
      • Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Leather
    • Locks
      • Power Locks Operation: Remote
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (l/100km): 7.4
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 32
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (l/100km): 10.6
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (mpg): 22
      • Fuel Economy As 2877 City (l/100km): 10.6
      • Fuel Economy As 2877 Highway (l/100km): 7.4
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 190
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 118
    • Safety
      • Front Airbag Driver Type: Us-bag
      • Front Airbag Passenger Type: Us-bag
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Type: Cushion
    • Seats
      • Front Rear Seat Facing Direction: Front
      • Front Rear Seat Folding Seat Base: Fixed
      • Front Rear Seat Folding: 40/60
      • Front Rear Seat Seating Capacity: 3
      • Front Rear Seat Type: Split Bench
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Leather
    • Steering
      • Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
    • Transmission
      • Axle Ratio: 4.111
      • Transmission Electronic Control Auto Only
      • Transmission Lock Up Auto Only
      • Transmission Mode Select Auto Only
      • Transmission Number Of Speeds: 4
      • Transmission Shift Lever Location: Floor
      • Transmission Type: Automatic
    • Visibility
      • Front Electric Windows: Front
      • Front Power Window Switch Location: Doors
      • Number Of Front Express Power Windows: 1
      • Rear Power Window Switch Location: Doors
      • Wiper Mist Setting
    • Weights
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1320
    Removes from Gx Rallye:
    • Body exterior
      • Front Mud Flaps Location: Front
      • Front Spoiler Colour: Black
      • Front Spoiler Location: Front
      • Rear Mud Flaps Location: Rear
      • Trunk/hatch Spoiler Colour: Body Colour
      • Trunk/hatch Spoiler Location: Boot/hatch
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 75.2
    • Interior trim
      • Door Panel Trim Material: Partial Cloth
    • Locks
      • Power Locks Operation: Key
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (l/100km): 6.9
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 34
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (l/100km): 10.3
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (mpg): 23
      • Fuel Economy As 2877 City (l/100km): 10.3
      • Fuel Economy As 2877 Highway (l/100km): 6.9
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 195
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 121
    • Seats
      • Rear Seat Folding: 40/60
      • Rear Seat Seating Capacity: 3
      • Rear Seat Type: Split Bench
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Steering
      • Steering Wheel Type: Plastic
    • Transmission
      • Axle Ratio: 3.7
      • Limited Slip Differential Center Location: Centre
      • Transmission Number Of Speeds: 5
      • Transmission Type: Manual
    • Weights
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1250
    See all 1996 Subaru Liberty Specs

    1996 Subaru Liberty Warranty

    What is the warranty on a Subaru Liberty?

    The Subaru Liberty offers a 3 year 100,000 km limit warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.

    Subaru Liberty FAQs

    The cheapest Subaru Liberty is the LX that starts from $26,990.

    The most expensive Subaru Liberty is the Heritage that starts from $48,540.

    The best towing capacity of a Subaru Liberty is null kg offered by the following variants: LX, GX, Gx Rallye and Heritage.

    The largest Subaru Liberty is the LX which measures 1695mm wide, 4670mm in length and sits 1460mm tall.

    The most powerful Subaru Liberty is the LX which has 94kW of power from its 2.2L Multi-Point Injection engine.

    The Subaru Liberty is built in Japan and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest Subaru Liberty is the LX which weighs null kg (kerb weight).

    The Subaru Liberty uses Unleaded.

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