2005 Subaru Liberty

    New from

    $30,990 excl. on-roads

    Review Rating

    Not Available

    Safety Rating

    Not Available

    Warranty

    3 year, unlimited km

    Fuel Efficiency

    8.3 - 12.4 L / 100km

    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 $30,990 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Base variant and topping out at $56,990 for the GT.

    There are 5 variants of the Liberty available in Australia.

    Engine options include 2L multi-point injection (101kW/187Nm), 3L multi-point injection (180kW/297Nm), 2.5L multi-point injection (121kW/226Nm) and 2L turbo multi-point injection (180kW/310Nm). Available with 4-speed automatic, 5-speed manual, 5-speed automatic or 6-speed manual transmissions. All variants feature four-wheel drive.

    The new 2005 Liberty is offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.

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    Power to Weight
    72.66 - 132.4 kW/t
    68.58 kW/t
    132.4 kW/t
    Boot Space
    459 litres
    446 litres
    523 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    8.3 - 12.4 L/100km
    5.9 L/100km
    12.4 L/100km
    Price
    $30,990 - $56,990
    $25,490
    $56,990
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    3 years
    5 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    Unlimited
    100,000 km
    Unlimited

    Towing & Off-Road Capability

    Braked Towing Capacity
    1,300 - 1,800 kg
    1,000 kg
    1,800 kg
    Ground Clearance Unladen
    150 - 155 mm
    124 mm
    155 mm

    2005 Subaru Liberty Price

    *excl. on-roads

    2005 Subaru Liberty Specs

    See our comprehensive details for the Subaru Liberty

    Luxury

    • Audio
      • Antenna Type: Element
      • Anti-theft Protection Integrated In Dash Type: Integrated In Dash
      • Number Of Speakers: 6
      • 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: Alloy
      • 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): 75.09
    • Cargo area
      • Load Restraint Type: Hooks
    • Convenience
      • Cigar Lighter Front Seat Location: Front Seats
      • Courtesy Lights Delayed Fade
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Location: Passenger
      • Power Outlet Front Location (12v): Front
      • Reading Lights Front Location: Front
      • Remote Trunk Hatch Release Operation: Remote Control
    • Dimensions
      • External Dimensions Wall To Wall Turning Circle (ft): 36.1
      • Front Track (mm): 1495
      • Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 150
      • Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 10800
      • Overall Height (mm): 1425
      • Overall Length (mm): 4665
      • Overall Width (mm): 1730
      • Rear Track (mm): 1490
      • Wall To Wall Turning Circle (mm): 11000
      • Wheelbase (mm): 2670
    • Doors
      • Driver Door Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Passenger Door Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Rear Driver Door Location: Rear Driver
      • Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Rear Passenger Door Location: Rear Passenger
      • Rear Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
    • 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 Octane Number: 90
      • Fuel Type: Unleaded
      • Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
    • Instrumentation
      • Computer Average Fuel Consumption
      • Computer Instantaneous Fuel Consumption
      • Computer Range For Remaining Fuel
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Alloy Look
      • Luxury Trim On Doors: Alloy Look
      • Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Alloy Look
      • Upholstery Color: Gray
    • Lights
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
      • Headlights Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
    • Locks
      • Power Locks Operation: Remote
    • Paint
      • External Color: Silver
      • Type: Pearl
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 8.3
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 8.3
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 11.2
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 197
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 122
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 137
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 101
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 187
      • Power Measurement Standard: Din
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5600
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4400
    • Safety
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Adult Occupant: 5
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Pedestrian: 3
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Standard: Ancap
      • 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 Active
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Height Adjustable
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Number: 2
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Height Adjustable
      • 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
      • Side Airbag Front Location: Front
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Height Adjustment
      • Driver Front Seat Location: Driver
      • Driver Front Seat Lumbar Adjustment
      • Driver Front Seat Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 4
      • Driver Front Seat Power Adjustable
      • Driver Front Seat Tilt Adjustment
      • Driver Front Seat Type: Sports
      • 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: Sports
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Leather
      • Seating Capacity: 5
    • Steering
      • Steering Wheel Height Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Type: Plastic
    • Storage
      • Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Cup Holders Front Seats Type: Fixed
      • Cup Holders Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
      • Cup Holders Rear Seats Type: Pop Out
      • Door Pockets Bins Driver Location: Driver
      • Door Pockets Bins Passenger Location: Passenger
      • Seat Back Storage Front Location: Front
    • 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
      • Transmission Number Of Speeds: 5
      • Transmission Shift Lever Location: Floor
      • Transmission Type: Manual
    • Ventilation
      • Ventilation System Micro Filter
    • Visibility
      • Driver Door Mirror Indicator Lights
      • 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: Automatic
      • Number Of Front Express Power Windows: 1
      • Passenger Door Mirror Indicator Lights
      • 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): 1300
      • Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 710
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1345
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6.5
      • Front Wheels Tire Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 55
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 205
      • Rear Wheels Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6.5
      • Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 55
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 205

    Base

    Adds to Luxury:
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 73.99
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Combined (l/100km): 8.7
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Combined (mpg): 27
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Standard: As 2877
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 13
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 191
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 119
    • Seats
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Transmission
      • Electronic Traction Control Controlled By: Differential
      • Transmission Electronic Control Auto Only
      • Transmission Lock Up Auto Only
      • Transmission Manual Mode
      • Transmission Mode Select Auto Only
      • Transmission Number Of Speeds: 4
      • Transmission Type: Automatic
    • Weights
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1365
    Removes from Luxury:
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 75.09
    • Interior trim
      • Upholstery Color: Gray
    • Paint
      • External Color: Silver
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 8.3
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 8.3
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 11.2
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 197
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 122
    • Safety
      • Side Airbag Front Location: Front
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 4
      • Driver Front Seat Power Adjustable
      • Driver Front Seat Tilt Adjustment
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Leather
    • Transmission
      • Transmission Number Of Speeds: 5
      • Transmission Type: Manual
    • Weights
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1345

    Safety Pack

    Adds to Base:
    • Body exterior
      • Non-corrosive Body Type: Galvanised
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 88.64
    • Convenience
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Illuminated
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Location: Driver
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Illuminated
    • Engine
      • Bore Engine: 99.5
      • Engine (l): 2.5
      • Engine (cc): 2457
      • Stroke Engine: 79
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Leather
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Combined (l/100km): 9.1
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Combined (mpg): 26
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 9.3
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 214
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 133
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 165
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 121
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 226
    • Roof
      • Front Sunroof Location: Front
      • Front Sunroof Operation: Electric
      • Front Sunroof Type: Glass
    • Safety
      • Side Airbag Front Location: Front
      • Side Curtain Airbag Front And Rear Location: Front And Rear
    • Steering
      • Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
    • Transmission
      • Transmission Number Of Speeds: 5
      • Transmission Type: Manual
    • Ventilation
      • Climate Control - Number Of Zones: 1
      • Fully Automated Climate Control
      • Ventilation System Digital Display
    • Weights
      • Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1500
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 17
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 45
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: W
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 215
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 17
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 45
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: W
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 215
    Removes from Base:
    • Body exterior
      • Non-corrosive Body Type: Alloy
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 73.99
    • Engine
      • Bore Engine: 92
      • Engine (l): 2
      • Engine (cc): 1994
      • Stroke Engine: 75
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Combined (l/100km): 8.7
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Combined (mpg): 27
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 13
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 191
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 119
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 137
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 101
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 187
    • Steering
      • Steering Wheel Type: Plastic
    • Transmission
      • Electronic Traction Control Controlled By: Differential
      • Transmission Electronic Control Auto Only
      • Transmission Lock Up Auto Only
      • Transmission Manual Mode
      • Transmission Mode Select Auto Only
      • Transmission Number Of Speeds: 4
      • Transmission Type: Automatic
    • Weights
      • Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1300
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6.5
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 55
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 205
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6.5
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 55
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 205

    Premium Pack

    Adds to Safety Pack:
    • Audio
      • Disc Player Dashboard Capacity: 6
      • Disc Player Dashboard Location: Dashboard
      • System Cassette
      • System Disc Autochanger
      • System Disc Autochanger Capacity: 6
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 87.36
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Combined (l/100km): 8.9
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 10.8
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 210
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 130
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 4
      • Driver Front Seat Power Adjustable
      • Driver Front Seat Tilt Adjustment
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Leather
    • Transmission
      • Electronic Traction Control Controlled By: Differential
      • Transmission Electronic Control Auto Only
      • Transmission Lock Up Auto Only
      • Transmission Manual Mode
      • Transmission Mode Select Auto Only
      • Transmission Number Of Speeds: 4
      • Transmission Type: Automatic
    • Weights
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1385
    Removes from Safety Pack:
    • Audio
      • System In-dash Cd
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 88.64
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Combined (l/100km): 9.1
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 9.3
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 214
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 133
    • Seats
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Transmission
      • Transmission Number Of Speeds: 5
      • Transmission Type: Manual
    • Weights
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1365

    GT

    Adds to Premium Pack:
    • Audio
      • Number Of Speakers: 13
    • Brakes
      • Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 4
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 123.29
    • Engine
      • Bore Engine: 92
      • Compression Ratio: 9.5
      • Compressor: Turbo
      • Engine (l): 2
      • Engine (cc): 1994
      • Stroke Engine: 75
      • Variable Valve Timing Camshaft
      • Vavle Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
    • Fuel
      • Fuel Tanks Main Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
      • Fuel Type Octane Number: 98
      • Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Doors: Leather
    • Locks
      • Anti-theft Protection Interior Monitoring
      • Anti-theft Protection Peripheral
      • Anti-theft Protection Remote Operation
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Combined (l/100km): 10.2
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Combined (mpg): 23
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 6.8
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 237
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 147
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 245
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 180
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 310
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6400
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 2400
    • Transmission
      • Transmission Number Of Speeds: 5
      • Transmission Shift Lever Location: Steering Wheel
    • Weights
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1460
    Removes from Premium Pack:
    • Audio
      • Number Of Speakers: 6
      • System Cassette
    • Brakes
      • Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 87.36
    • Engine
      • Bore Engine: 99.5
      • Compression Ratio: 10
      • Engine (l): 2.5
      • Engine (cc): 2457
      • Stroke Engine: 79
      • Vavle Gear Type: Overhead Cam
    • Fuel
      • Fuel Tanks Main Fuel Type: Unleaded
      • Fuel Type Octane Number: 90
      • Fuel Type: Unleaded
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Doors: Alloy Look
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Combined (l/100km): 8.9
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Combined (mpg): 26
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 10.8
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 210
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 130
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 165
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 121
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 226
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5600
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4400
    • Transmission
      • Transmission Number Of Speeds: 4
      • Transmission Shift Lever Location: Floor
    • Weights
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1385
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    2005 Subaru Liberty Dimensions

    1425mm
    1730mm
    4665mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

    See all 2005 Subaru Liberty Dimensions

    2005 Subaru Liberty Fuel Economy

    There are 8 different fuel economy figures for the Subaru Liberty

    The most fuel efficient Subaru Liberty is the Base with a 5-speed Manual which is powered by a 2L Multi-Point Injection and uses 8.3L of Unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.

    The Subaru Liberty that uses the most amount of fuel is the Base with a 6-speed Manual which is powered by a 3L Multi-Point Injection and uses 12.4L of Premium Unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.

    Below is a table of all the Subaru Liberty variants and their fuel economy figures. Click below the table to see an expansion and additional details, including specific usage for city and highway driving.

    See all Subaru Liberty Fuel Economy

    2005 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 Base that starts from $30,990.

    The most expensive Subaru Liberty is the GT that starts from $56,990.

    The best towing capacity of a Subaru Liberty is offered by the Base which can tow 1800 kg

    The largest Subaru Liberty is the Base which measures 1730mm wide, 4720mm in length and sits 1475mm tall.

    The most powerful Subaru Liberty is the GT which has 190kW of power from its 2L Turbo Multi-Point Injection engine.

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

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

    The Subaru Liberty may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Premium Unleaded or Unleaded.

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