1998 Subaru Liberty

    New from

    $26,990 excl. on-roads

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    Not Available

    Safety Rating

    Not Available

    Warranty

    3 year, unlimited km

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    About the Subaru Liberty

    Last updated Sep 27, 2025

    The new Subaru Liberty is a medium-sized car offered in both 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 $41,490 for the Heritage.

    There are 4 variants of the Liberty available in Australia.

    Engine options include 2.2L multi-point injection (98kW/193Nm) and 2.5L multi-point injection (115kW/221Nm). Available with 4-speed automatic or 5-speed manual transmissions. Both four-wheel drive and front-wheel drive configurations are available.

    The new 1998 Liberty is offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.

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    Power to Weight
    73.41 - 84.56 kW/t
    64.6 kW/t
    102.87 kW/t
    Boot Space
    451 - 488 litres
    373 litres
    690 litres
    Price
    $26,990 - $41,490
    $24,750
    $56,990
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    3 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    Unlimited
    60,000 km
    Unlimited

    1998 Subaru Liberty Specs

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    LX

    • Audio
      • Antenna Type: Pillar
      • Number Of Speakers: 4
      • System Cassette
      • System Radio Type: Am/fm
      • 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
      • Non-corrosive Body Location: Part
      • Non-corrosive Body Type: Galvanised
      • 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): 84.48
    • 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
      • Reading Lights Front Location: Front
      • Rear Ashtray Location: Rear
      • Remote Trunk Hatch Release Operation: Mechanical
    • Dimensions
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down To Lower Window (l): 630
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down To Lower Window (cu Ft): 22.2
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 451
      • Front Track (mm): 1460
      • Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear (in): 55.7
      • Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 10600
      • Overall Height (mm): 1405
      • Overall Length (mm): 4605
      • Overall Width (mm): 1695
      • Rear Hip Room (mm): 1415
      • Rear Track (mm): 1455
      • Wheelbase (mm): 2630
    • Doors
      • Exterior Door Handles Color: Body Colour
    • Fuel
      • Fuel System Ignition Type: Full Management Control System
      • Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Multi-point Injection
      • Fuel Tank Capacity (l): 60
      • Fuel Tanks Capacity Gal: 15.9
      • 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: Remote
    • Paint
      • Type: Gloss
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (l/100km): 6.6
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 36
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Standard: As 2877
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (l/100km): 9.9
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (mpg): 24
      • Fuel Economy As 2877 City (l/100km): 9.9
      • Fuel Economy As 2877 Highway (l/100km): 6.6
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 197
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 122
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 133
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 98
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 193
      • Power Maximum Torque (lb Ft): 145
      • Power Measurement Standard: Din
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5600
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4000
    • Roof
      • Luxury Inner Roof Upholstery Material: Cloth/felt
    • Safety
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Grabbers
      • 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 Grabbers
      • 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 Number: 2
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 2
      • 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
    • 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
    • Ventilation
      • Ventilation System Number Of Fan Speeds: 4
      • Ventilation System Push Button Heater Controls
      • 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
    • Warranty
      • Anti-corrosion Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Anti-corrosion Duration (months): 36
      • Paint Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Paint Distance (mile): Unlimited
      • Paint Duration (months): 36
      • Total Powertrain Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Total Powertrain Duration (months): 36
      • Total Whole Vehicle Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Total Whole Vehicle Duration (months): 36
    • Weights
      • Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1200
      • Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 500
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1160
    • 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
      • System In-dash Cd
    • Brakes
      • Abs Four-wheel Location: 4-wheel
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 75.68
    • Convenience
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Illuminated
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Location: Driver
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Illuminated
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Location: Passenger
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (l/100km): 7.1
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 33
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (l/100km): 10.1
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (mpg): 23
      • Fuel Economy As 2877 City (l/100km): 10.1
      • Fuel Economy As 2877 Highway (l/100km): 7.1
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 190
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 118
    • Safety
      • Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
      • Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
    • Ventilation
      • Ventilation System Rear Seat Heater Ducts
    • Visibility
      • Front Electric Windows: Front
      • Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Variable
      • Number Of Front Express Power Windows: 1
      • Rear Electric Windows: Rear
    • Weights
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1295
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 15
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 60
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 195
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 15
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 60
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 195
    Removes from LX:
    • Audio
      • Antenna Type: Pillar
      • Number Of Speakers: 4
      • System Cassette
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 84.48
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (l/100km): 6.6
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 36
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (l/100km): 9.9
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (mpg): 24
      • Fuel Economy As 2877 City (l/100km): 9.9
      • Fuel Economy As 2877 Highway (l/100km): 6.6
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 197
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 122
    • Visibility
      • Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Fixed
    • Weights
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1160
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 14
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 5.5
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 70
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 185
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 14
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 5.5
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 70
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 185

    RX

    Adds to GX:
    • Body exterior
      • Body Side Molding Colour: Body Colour
      • Trunk/hatch Spoiler Colour: Body Colour
      • Trunk/hatch Spoiler Location: Boot/hatch
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 84.56
    • Instrumentation
      • External Temperature Type: Digital Display
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Doors: Wood Or Woodlook
      • Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Wood Or Woodlook
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (l/100km): 7.3
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 32
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (l/100km): 10.4
      • Fuel Economy As 2877 City (l/100km): 10.4
      • Fuel Economy As 2877 Highway (l/100km): 7.3
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 202
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 126
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 156
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 115
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 221
      • Power Maximum Torque (lb Ft): 164
    • Steering
      • Sports Steering Wheel
      • Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
    • Ventilation
      • Fully Automated Climate Control
      • Ventilation System Digital Display
      • Ventilation System Number Of Fan Speeds: Variable
    • Visibility
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
    • Weights
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1360
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
    Removes from GX:
    • Body exterior
      • Body Side Molding Colour: Black/grey
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 75.68
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (l/100km): 7.1
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 33
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (l/100km): 10.1
      • Fuel Economy As 2877 City (l/100km): 10.1
      • Fuel Economy As 2877 Highway (l/100km): 7.1
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 190
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 118
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 133
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 98
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 193
      • Power Maximum Torque (lb Ft): 145
    • Steering
      • Steering Wheel Type: Plastic
    • Ventilation
      • Ventilation System Number Of Fan Speeds: 4
    • Visibility
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Black
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Black
    • Weights
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1295
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Covers: Full
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
      • Rear Wheels Covers: Full
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Steel
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H

    Heritage

    Adds to RX:
    • Audio
      • Disc Player Capacity: 6
      • System Disc Autochanger
      • System Disc Autochanger Capacity: 6
    • Interior trim
      • Door Panel Trim Material: Leather
      • Luxury Trim On Doors: Leather
    Removes from RX:
    • Body exterior
      • Trunk/hatch Spoiler Colour: Body Colour
      • Trunk/hatch Spoiler Location: Boot/hatch
    • Interior trim
      • Door Panel Trim Material: Partial Cloth
      • Luxury Trim On Doors: Wood Or Woodlook
    See all 1998 Subaru Liberty Specs

    1998 Subaru Liberty Warranty

    What is the warranty on a Subaru Liberty?

    The Subaru Liberty offers a 3 year unlimited km 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 $41,490.

    The best towing capacity of a Subaru Liberty is 1200 kg offered by the following variants: LX, GX, RX and Heritage.

    The largest Subaru Liberty is the LX which measures 1695mm wide, 4680mm in length and sits 1490mm tall.

    The most powerful Subaru Liberty is the RX which has 115kW of power from its 2.5L Multi-Point Injection engine.

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

    The heaviest Subaru Liberty is the GX which weighs 1965 kg (kerb weight).

    The Subaru Liberty uses Unleaded.

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