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    Subaru Liberty LX (1996) price & specs

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    Overview

    The 1996 Subaru Liberty LX is a front-wheel drive, 5-door Station Wagon 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 $29,990 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 1460mm (57.5 inches) in height, 4670mm (183.9 inches) in length, 1695mm (66.7 inches) in width with a 2630mm (103.5 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1195kg (2634.5 lbs) of unladen weight. The Liberty LX comes standard with 185/70 R14 front tyres and 185/70 R14 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

    4,670 mm
    1,695 mm
    1,460 mm
    SpecificationMeasurement
    Overall Length4,670 mm
    Overall Width1,695 mm
    Overall Height1,460 mm
    Wheelbase2,630 mm
    Turning Circle10,600 mm

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    2.2L, 5-speed manual, 5-door Station Wagon, Petrol, FWD

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    Catalytic Converter

    Type: 3-Way

    Emission Control Level

    Standard Met: Adr 79/01

    Engine

    Engine Block Composition: Cast Iron
    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

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    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 Combined (L/100km): 6.9
    AS 2877 Combined (mpg): 34
    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): 189
    Maximum Speed (mph): 117

    Power

    Maximum Power (hp/PS): 128
    Maximum Power (kW): 94
    Maximum Torque (Nm): 190
    Measurement Standard: DIN
    Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5200
    Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4400

    Drive

    Driven Wheels: Front

    Transmission

    Number of Speeds: 5
    Shift Lever Location: Floor
    Type: Manual

    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): 14
    Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
    Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 5.5
    Rear Covers: Full
    Location: Rear
    Rear Rim Diameter (In): 14
    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: Station Wagon
    Local Body Type: Station Wagon

    Bumpers

    Front Bumper Colour: Painted
    Location: Front
    Rear Bumper Colour: Painted
    Location: Rear

    Cargo Capacity

    Rear Seat Down (cu ft): 57.3
    Rear Seat Down (L): 1622
    Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 26.5
    Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 750

    External Dimensions

    Kerb to Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 10600
    Front Track (in): 57.5
    Front Track (mm): 1460
    Ground Clearance Unladen (in): 6.5
    Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 165
    Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 34.8
    Overall Height (in): 57.5
    Overall Height (mm): 1460
    Overall Length (in): 183.9
    Overall Length (mm): 4670
    Overall Width (in): 66.7
    Overall Width (mm): 1695
    Rear Track (in): 57.1
    Rear Track (mm): 1450
    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

    Sun Visors

    Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger

    Windshield Wipers

    Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Fixed
    Number of Windshield Wiper Speeds: 2
    Wiper Mist Setting: yes

    Weights

    Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1195
    Published Kerb Weight (lb): 2635

    Antenna

    Type: Telescopic

    Audio System

    Cassette Player: 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: 4

    Cargo Area Cover Rear Parcel Shelf

    Type: Flexible

    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

    Passenger Assist Handles

    Number of Handles: 3

    Reading Lights

    Location: Front

    Door Panel Trim

    Material: Partial Cloth

    Floor Covering

    Load Area: Textile
    Vehicle Cab Compartment: Textile

    Load Area Side Covering

    Type: Textile

    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 Seats Height Adjustable: yes
    Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
    Rear 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

    Audio Media Storage Unit

    CDs Type: Discs

    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

    Includes Trunk Hatch: yes
    Internal Switch: yes
    Operation: key

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