2001 Subaru Liberty

    New from

    $29,380 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 26, 2025

    The new Subaru Liberty is a medium-sized car offered in 4D Sedan, 5D Sedan and 5D Station Wagon body styles. Available in Australia from $29,380 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the GX variant and topping out at $45,990 for the Heritage.

    There are 5 variants of the Liberty available in Australia.

    Engine options include 2L multi-point injection (92kW/184Nm) and 2.5L multi-point injection (115kW/223Nm). Available with 4-speed automatic or 5-speed manual transmissions. All variants feature four-wheel drive.

    The new 2001 Liberty is offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.

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    Power to Weight
    64.34 - 83.33 kW/t
    64.34 kW/t
    102.87 kW/t
    Boot Space
    464 - 528 litres
    351 litres
    528 litres
    Price
    $29,380 - $45,990
    $24,990
    $68,300
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    3 years
    5 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    Unlimited
    60,000 km
    Unlimited

    Towing & Off-Road Capability

    Braked Towing Capacity
    1,200 - 1,400 kg
    1,200 kg
    1,650 kg
    Ground Clearance Unladen
    150 - 155 mm
    118 mm
    155 mm

    2001 Subaru Liberty Specs

    See our comprehensive details for the Subaru Liberty

    GX

    • Audio
      • Antenna Type: Element
      • Number Of Speakers: 6
      • System Cassette
      • System In-dash Cd
      • System Radio Type: Am/fm
    • Body exterior
      • Body Type: Sedan
      • Driver Location: Rhd
      • Local Body Type: Sedan
      • Local Number Of Doors: 4
      • Non-corrosive Body Location: Part
      • Non-corrosive Body Type: Galvanised
      • Number Of Doors: 4
    • Brakes
      • Abs Four-wheel Location: 4-wheel
      • 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): 67.4
    • Cargo area
      • Load Restraint Type: Hooks
    • Convenience
      • Cigar Lighter Front Seat Location: Front Seats
      • Courtesy Lights Delayed Fade
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Location: Passenger
      • Reading Lights Front Location: Front
      • Remote Trunk Hatch Release Operation: Mechanical
    • Dimensions
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 464
      • External Dimensions Wall To Wall Turning Circle (ft): 36.1
      • Front Track (mm): 1460
      • Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear (in): 55.7
      • Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 10600
      • Overall Height (mm): 1410
      • Overall Length (mm): 4605
      • Overall Width (mm): 1695
      • Rear Hip Room (mm): 1415
      • Rear Track (mm): 1460
      • Wall To Wall Turning Circle (mm): 11000
      • Wheelbase (mm): 2650
    • Engine
      • Bore Engine: 92
      • Compression Ratio: 10
      • Engine (l): 2
      • Engine (cc): 1994
      • Engine Configuration: Horizontal
      • Number Of Cylinders: 4
      • Number Of Vavles Per Cylinder: 4
      • Stroke Engine: 75
      • Vavle Gear Type: Overhead Cam
    • Fuel
      • Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Multi-point Injection
      • Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 64
      • Fuel Tanks Main Fuel Type: Unleaded
      • Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
      • Fuel Type: Unleaded
      • Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
    • Lights
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
      • Headlights Lens Type: Complex Surface
    • Locks
      • Power Locks Operation: Remote
    • Paint
      • Type: Gloss
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (l/100km): 7
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 34
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Standard: As 2877
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (l/100km): 9.6
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (mpg): 25
      • Fuel Economy As 2877 City (l/100km): 9.6
      • Fuel Economy As 2877 Highway (l/100km): 7
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 12.5
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 188
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 117
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 123
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 92
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 184
      • Power Measurement Standard: Eec
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5600
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3600
    • Safety
      • Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
      • Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners
      • 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 Pre Tensioners
      • 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: 3
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Operation: Reel
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Type: 3-point
      • 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
      • Driver Front Seat Height Adjustment
      • Driver Front Seat Location: Driver
      • Driver Front Seat Lumbar Adjustment
      • Driver Front Seat Tilt Adjustment
      • Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Front Rear Seat Facing Direction: Front
      • Front Rear Seat Folding: Fixed
      • Front Rear Seat Seating Capacity: 3
      • Front Rear Seat Type: Bench
      • Passenger Front Seat Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
      • Seating Capacity: 5
    • Steering
      • Steering Wheel Height Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Type: Plastic
    • Storage
      • Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Door Pockets Bins Driver Location: Driver
      • Door Pockets Bins Passenger Location: Passenger
    • 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: Multi-link
      • Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
    • Transmission
      • Drive Driven Wheels: 4x4
      • Drive Four-wheel Drive Type: Full-time
      • Electronic Traction Control Controlled By: Differential
      • 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
    • Ventilation
      • Aircon Rear Outlet
      • Ventilation System Micro Filter
    • Visibility
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Front Electric Windows: Front
      • Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Variable
      • Number Of Front Express Power Windows: 1
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Rear Electric Windows: Rear
    • 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): 1365
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Covers: Full
      • Front Wheels Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 15
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6
      • Front Wheels Tire Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 60
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 195
      • Rear Wheels Covers: Full
      • Rear Wheels Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 15
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Steel
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6
      • Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 60
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 195

    Le Gx

    Adds to GX:
    • Dimensions
      • Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 155
      • Overall Height (mm): 1415
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Doors: Leather
      • Upholstery Color: Gray
    • Paint
      • External Color: White
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (l/100km): 7.9
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 30
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (l/100km): 9.7
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (mpg): 24
      • Fuel Economy As 2877 City (l/100km): 9.7
      • Fuel Economy As 2877 Highway (l/100km): 7.9
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 11
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 194
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 121
    • Seats
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Leather
    • Storage
      • Cup Holders Front Seats Type: Pop Out
    • Transmission
      • Transmission Number Of Speeds: 5
      • Transmission Type: Manual
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
    Removes from GX:
    • Audio
      • System Cassette
    • Dimensions
      • Overall Height (mm): 1410
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (l/100km): 7
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 34
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (l/100km): 9.6
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (mpg): 25
      • Fuel Economy As 2877 City (l/100km): 9.6
      • Fuel Economy As 2877 Highway (l/100km): 7
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 12.5
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 188
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 117
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Lumbar Adjustment
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Transmission
      • Electronic Traction Control Controlled By: Differential
      • Transmission Electronic Control Auto Only
      • Transmission Lock Up Auto Only
      • Transmission Mode Select Auto Only
      • Transmission Number Of Speeds: 4
      • Transmission Type: Automatic
    • Ventilation
      • Aircon Rear Outlet
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Covers: Full
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
      • Rear Wheels Covers: Full
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Steel

    Limited Edition Gx

    Adds to Le Gx:
    • Body exterior
      • Body Type: Station Wagon
      • Local Body Type: Station Wagon
      • Local Number Of Doors: 5
      • Number Of Doors: 5
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 65.25
    • Cargo area
      • Cover Rear Parcel Shelf Type: Flexible
    • Dimensions
      • Cargo Area Length To Back Of Rear St Wagons (in): 43.5
      • Cargo Area Length To Back Of Rear Station Wagons (mm): 1105
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down (l): 1646
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 528
      • Overall Height (mm): 1515
      • Overall Length (mm): 4680
      • Rear Track (mm): 1455
    • Locks
      • Power Locks Includes Trunk Hatch
    • Performance
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 11.4
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 188
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 117
    • Roof
      • Front Sunroof Location: Front
      • Front Sunroof Operation: Electric
      • Front Sunroof Type: Glass
      • Rear Sunroof Location: Rear
      • Rear Sunroof Operation: Electric
      • Rear Sunroof Type: Glass
    • Seats
      • Front Rear Seat Folding: 40/60
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Visibility
      • Rear View Window Wipers: Intermittent
    • Weights
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1410
    Removes from Le Gx:
    • Body exterior
      • Body Type: Sedan
      • Local Body Type: Sedan
      • Local Number Of Doors: 4
      • Number Of Doors: 4
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 67.4
    • Convenience
      • Remote Trunk Hatch Release Operation: Mechanical
    • Dimensions
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 464
      • Overall Height (mm): 1415
      • Overall Length (mm): 4605
      • Rear Track (mm): 1460
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Doors: Leather
    • Performance
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 11
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 194
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 121
    • Seats
      • Front Rear Seat Folding: Fixed
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Leather
    • Weights
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1365

    RX

    Adds to Limited Edition Gx:
    • Audio
      • System Cassette
    • Body exterior
      • Body Type: Sedan
      • Local Body Type: Sedan
      • Local Number Of Doors: 4
      • Number Of Doors: 4
      • Trunk/hatch Spoiler Location: Boot/hatch
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 82.73
    • Convenience
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Illuminated
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Location: Driver
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Illuminated
      • Remote Trunk Hatch Release Operation: Mechanical
    • Dimensions
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 464
      • Overall Height (mm): 1410
      • Overall Length (mm): 4605
      • Rear Track (mm): 1460
    • Engine
      • Bore Engine: 99.5
      • Engine (l): 2.5
      • Engine (cc): 2457
      • Stroke Engine: 79
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Wood Or Woodlook
      • Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Leather
      • 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): 10.1
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (mpg): 23
      • Fuel Economy As 2877 City (l/100km): 10.1
      • Fuel Economy As 2877 Highway (l/100km): 7.3
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 10.1
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 202
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 126
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 154
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 115
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 223
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Lumbar Adjustment
      • Front Rear Seat Folding: Fixed
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
    • Steering
      • Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
    • Storage
      • Cup Holders Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
      • Seat Back Storage Front Location: Front
    • Transmission
      • Electronic Traction Control Controlled By: Differential
      • Transmission Electronic Control Auto Only
      • Transmission Lock Up Auto Only
      • Transmission Mode Select Auto Only
      • Transmission Number Of Speeds: 4
      • Transmission Type: Automatic
    • Ventilation
      • Aircon Rear Outlet
      • Fully Automated Climate Control
      • Ventilation System Digital Display
    • Weights
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1390
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6.5
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 50
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 205
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6.5
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 50
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 205
    Removes from Limited Edition Gx:
    • Body exterior
      • Body Type: Station Wagon
      • Local Body Type: Station Wagon
      • Local Number Of Doors: 5
      • Number Of Doors: 5
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 65.25
    • Cargo area
      • Cover Rear Parcel Shelf Type: Flexible
    • Dimensions
      • Cargo Area Length To Back Of Rear St Wagons (in): 43.5
      • Cargo Area Length To Back Of Rear Station Wagons (mm): 1105
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down (l): 1646
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 528
      • Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 155
      • Overall Height (mm): 1515
      • Overall Length (mm): 4680
      • Rear Track (mm): 1455
    • Engine
      • Bore Engine: 92
      • Engine (l): 2
      • Engine (cc): 1994
      • Stroke Engine: 75
    • Interior trim
      • Upholstery Color: Gray
    • Locks
      • Power Locks Includes Trunk Hatch
    • Paint
      • External Color: White
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (l/100km): 7.9
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 30
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (l/100km): 9.7
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (mpg): 24
      • Fuel Economy As 2877 City (l/100km): 9.7
      • Fuel Economy As 2877 Highway (l/100km): 7.9
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 11.4
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 188
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 117
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 123
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 92
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 184
    • Roof
      • Front Sunroof Location: Front
      • Front Sunroof Operation: Electric
      • Front Sunroof Type: Glass
      • Rear Sunroof Location: Rear
      • Rear Sunroof Operation: Electric
      • Rear Sunroof Type: Glass
    • Seats
      • Front Rear Seat Folding: 40/60
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Steering
      • Steering Wheel Type: Plastic
    • Storage
      • Cup Holders Front Seats Type: Pop Out
    • Transmission
      • Transmission Number Of Speeds: 5
      • Transmission Type: Manual
    • Visibility
      • Rear View Window Wipers: Intermittent
    • Weights
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1410
    • 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

    Heritage

    Adds to RX:
    • Audio
      • Disc Player Capacity: 6
      • System Disc Autochanger
      • System Disc Autochanger Capacity: 6
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 82.61
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Doors: Leather
    • Safety
      • Side Airbag Front Location: Front
    • Seats
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Leather
    • Transmission
      • Electronic Traction Control Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
    • Weights
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1392
    Removes from RX:
    • Body exterior
      • Trunk/hatch Spoiler Location: Boot/hatch
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 82.73
    • Seats
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
    • Transmission
      • Electronic Traction Control Controlled By: Differential
    • Weights
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1390
    See all 2001 Subaru Liberty Specs

    2001 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 GX that starts from $29,380.

    The most expensive Subaru Liberty is the Heritage that starts from $45,990.

    The best towing capacity of a Subaru Liberty is 1400 kg offered by the following variants: RX and Heritage.

    The largest Subaru Liberty is the RX which measures 1695mm wide, 4680mm in length and sits 1515mm 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 RX which weighs null kg (kerb weight).

    The Subaru Liberty uses Unleaded.

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