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Subaru Liberty GX (1996) price & specs
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Overview
The 1996 Subaru Liberty GX is a four-wheel drive, 4-door Sedan that was released to the Australian market on 4th January 1970. The Subaru Liberty is regarded as a medium-sized car built in Japan with prices starting at $35,340 before on-road costs.
This Subaru Liberty is powered by a 2.2L 4-cylinder engine that has 94 kW of power (at 5200 rpm) and 190 Nm of torque (at 4400 rpm) via a Five-speed Manual transmission. It has a 60L fuel tank
The Subaru Liberty measures 1405mm (55.3 inches) in height, 4595mm (180.9 inches) in length, 1695mm (66.7 inches) in width with a 2630mm (103.5 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1250kg (2755.8 lbs) of unladen weight. The Liberty GX comes standard with 185/70 R15 front tyres and 185/70 R15 rear tyres. It has a 36 month, 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
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Dimensions
4,595 mm
1,695 mm
1,405 mm
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,595 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,695 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,405 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,630 mm |
| Turning Circle | 10,600 mm |
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Explore Subaru Liberty Features & Specs
Ashtray
Illuminated Front Ashtray: yes
Location: Front
Location: Rear
Cigar Lighter
Illuminated Front Seat Lighter: yes
Location: Front Seats
Courtesy Lights
Delayed Fade: yes
Number of Door Switches: 4
Cruise Control
Steering Wheel Mounted Controls: yes
Passenger Assist Handles
Number of Handles: 3
Reading Lights
Location: Front
Remote Trunk Hatch Release
Operation: Mechanical
Vanity Mirror
Driver Mirror Illuminated: yes
Driver Mirror Location: Driver
Driver Mirror Cover: yes
Passenger Mirror Illuminated: yes
Location: Passenger
Passenger Mirror Cover: yes
Catalytic Converter
Type: 3-Way
Emission Control Level
Standard Met: Adr 79/01
Engine
Engine Block Composition: Light Alloy
Bore Engine: 96.9
Engine (cc): 2212
Compression Ratio: 9.5
Engine Configuration: Horizontal
Engine Head Composition: Light Alloy
Engine (L): 2.2
Engine Location: Front
Number of Cylinders: 4
Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
Engine Orientation: Longitudinal
Stroke Engine: 75
Valve Gear Type: Overhead Cam
Fuel
Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Fuel Type: Unleaded
Fuel System
Ignition Type: Electronic
Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection
Variable Intake Manifold: yes
Fuel Tanks
Main Capacity Gal: 15.9
Main Capacity (L): 60
Main Type: Total
Clock
Type: Digital
Instrument Cluster
Type: Analogue
Odometer
Number of Odometers: 1
Oil Pressure
Type: Warning Light
Water Temperature
Type: Gauge
Fuel Consumption
AS 2877 Country Highway (L/100km): 6.9
AS 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 34
AS 2877 Standard: As 2877
AS 2877 Urban (L/100km): 10.3
AS 2877 Urban (mpg): 23
Fuel Economy
AS 2877 City (L/100km): 10.3
AS 2877 Highway (L/100km): 6.9
Performance
Maximum Speed (km/h): 195
Maximum Speed (mph): 121
Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 128
Maximum Power (kW): 94
Maximum Torque (lb ft): 141
Maximum Torque (Nm): 190
Measurement Standard: DIN
Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5200
Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4400
Drive
Driven Wheels: 4x4
Four-Wheel Drive Type: Full-Time
Limited Slip Differential
Location: Centre
Center Type: Viscous
Transmission
Number of Speeds: 5
Shift Lever Location: Floor
Type: Manual
ABS
Location: 4-Wheel
Disc Brakes
Number of Disc Brakes: 4
Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
Steering Wheel
Height Adjustment: yes
Type: Plastic
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: Strut
Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
Tires
Location: Front
Front Wheels Tire Profile: 70
Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
Front Wheels Tire Width: 185
Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 70
Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
Rear Wheels Tire Width: 185
Wheels
Front Covers: Full
Location: Front
Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 15
Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 5.5
Rear Covers: Full
Location: Rear
Rear Rim Diameter (In): 15
Rear Rim Type: Steel
Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 5.5
Body Side Molding
Colour of Body Side Moulding: Black/Grey
Size of Body Side Molding: Narrow
Body Style
Body Type: Sedan
Local Body Type: Sedan
Bumpers
Front Bumper Colour: Painted
Location: Front
Rear Bumper Colour: Painted
Location: Rear
Cargo Capacity
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 14.3
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 405
External Dimensions
Kerb to Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 10600
Front Track (in): 57.5
Front Track (mm): 1460
Ground Clearance Unladen (in): 6.3
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 160
Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 34.8
Overall Height (in): 55.3
Overall Height (mm): 1405
Overall Length (in): 180.9
Overall Length (mm): 4595
Overall Width (in): 66.7
Overall Width (mm): 1695
Rear Track (in): 57.3
Rear Track (mm): 1455
Wheelbase (in): 103.5
Wheelbase (mm): 2630
Exterior Door Handles
Color: Body Colour
Headlight Control
Auto Off With Ignition: yes
Headlights
Low Beam Bulb Type: Halogen
Configuration: Single
Lens Type: Conventional
Paint
Type: Gloss
Luxury Inner Roof Upholstery
Material: Cloth/Felt
Door Mirrors/Cameras
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Black
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Black
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Power Windows
Front Electric Windows: Front
Number of Front Express Power Windows: 1
Front Power Window Switch Location: Doors
Rear Electric Windows: Rear
Rear Power Window Switch Location: Doors
Sun Visors
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Windshield Wipers
Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Variable
Number of Windshield Wiper Speeds: 2
Wiper Mist Setting: yes
Weights
Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1250
Published Kerb Weight (lb): 2756
Antenna
Type: Electric
Audio System
Cassette Player: yes
Cassette Automatic Reverse: yes
Cassette has Search Repeat: yes
Front-Rear Fader: yes
Number of Bands: 2
Radio Type: Am/Fm
Seek: yes
Seek Scan: yes
Tape Logic Deck: yes
System Type: Stereo
Speakers
Number of Speakers: 6
Door Panel Trim
Material: Partial Cloth
Floor Covering
Load Area: Textile
Vehicle Cab Compartment: Textile
Load Area Side Covering
Type: Textile
Front Airbag
Location: Driver
Driver Airbag Type: Us-Bag
Location: Passenger
Passenger Airbag Type: Us-Bag
Front Seat Belts
Driver Height Adjustable: yes
Driver Operation: Reel
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Driver Type: 3-Point
Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
Passenger Operation: Reel
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Passenger Type: 3-Point
Head Restraints
Front Seats Height Adjustable: yes
Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Front Seats Type: Cushion
Rear Seat Belts
Center Operation: Static
Center Seat Position: Centre
Center Type: lap
Driver Operation: Reel
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Driver Type: 3-Point
Passenger Operation: Reel
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Passenger Type: 3-Point
Front Seat
Driver Front Seat Fore/Aft Adjustment: yes
Driver Front Seat Height Adjustment: yes
Location: Driver
Driver Front Seat Lumbar Adjustment: yes
Driver Front Seat Reclining: yes
Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
Passenger Front Seat Fore/Aft Adjustment: yes
Location: Passenger
Passenger Front Seat Reclining: yes
Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
Front Seat Center Armrest
Center Front Seat Armrest Integral Box: yes
Seat Upholstery
Additional Seat Material: Cloth
Main Seat Material: Cloth
Seating
Capacity: 5
Console
Location: Dashboard
Dashboard Storage: Open
Dashboard Type: Full
Location: Floor
Floor Storage: Lidded
Floor Type: Full
Cup Holders
Location: Front Seats
Door Pockets Bins
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Glove Compartment
Illuminated: yes
Lid: yes
Lockable: yes
Air Conditioning
CFC Free Liquid Aircon: yes
Ventilation System
Number of Fan Speeds: 4
Push Button Heater Controls: yes
Rear Seat Heater Ducts: yes
Recirculation Setting: yes
Power Locks
Internal Switch: yes
Operation: key
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