About the Subaru Liberty
Last updated Sep 26, 2025The new Subaru Liberty is a medium-sized car offered in 4D Sedan, 5D Sedan, 4D Station Wagon and 5D Station Wagon body styles. Available in Australia from $32,490 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Base variant and topping out at $67,990 for the GT Spec.b Sti.
There are 10 variants of the Liberty available in Australia.
Engine options include 2.5L turbo multi-point injection (194kW/350Nm), 2.5L multi-point injection (127kW/226Nm) and 3L multi-point injection (180kW/297Nm). Available with 6-speed manual, 5-speed automatic, 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic transmissions. All variants feature four-wheel drive.
The new 2008 Liberty is offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.
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2008 Subaru Liberty Price
Base
Configuration | Price From* |
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2.5L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, 4x4 | $32,490 |
2.5L, 4-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, 4x4 | $34,990 |
2.5L, 5-speed manual, 5-door Sedan, Petrol, 4x4 | $34,490 |
2.5L, 4-speed auto, 5-door Sedan, Petrol, 4x4 | $36,990 |
Luxury Edition
Configuration | Price From* |
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2.5L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, 4x4 | $32,490 |
2.5L, 4-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, 4x4 | $34,990 |
2.5L, 5-speed manual, 5-door Sedan, Petrol, 4x4 | $34,490 |
2.5L, 4-speed auto, 5-door Sedan, Petrol, 4x4 | $36,990 |
Heritage Luxury Edition
Configuration | Price From* |
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2.5L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, 4x4 | $35,990 |
2.5L, 4-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, 4x4 | $38,490 |
2.5L, 5-speed manual, 5-door Sedan, Petrol, 4x4 | $37,990 |
2.5L, 4-speed auto, 5-door Sedan, Petrol, 4x4 | $40,490 |
Heritage
Configuration | Price From* |
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2.5L, 4-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, 4x4 | $40,490 |
2.5L, 4-speed auto, 5-door Sedan, Petrol, 4x4 | $42,490 |
2.5L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, 4x4 | $37,990 |
2.5L, 5-speed manual, 5-door Sedan, Petrol, 4x4 | $39,990 |
Premium
Configuration | Price From* |
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3L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, 4x4 | $50,990 |
3L, 5-speed auto, 5-door Sedan, Petrol, 4x4 | $52,990 |
2.5L, 4-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, 4x4 | $42,790 |
2.5L, 4-speed auto, 5-door Sedan, Petrol, 4x4 | $44,790 |
R Spec.B
Configuration | Price From* |
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3L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, 4x4 | $52,490 |
3L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Sedan, Petrol, 4x4 | $54,490 |
3L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, 4x4 | $52,490 |
3L, 5-speed auto, 5-door Sedan, Petrol, 4x4 | $54,490 |
GT
Configuration | Price From* |
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2.5L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, 4x4 | $54,990 |
2.5L, 5-speed auto, 5-door Sedan, Petrol, 4x4 | $56,990 |
Gt Spec.B
Gt Spec.B Sti
Configuration | Price From* |
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2.5L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, 4x4 | $65,990 |
2.5L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Sedan, Petrol, 4x4 | $67,990 |
2.5L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, 4x4 | $65,990 |
2.5L, 5-speed auto, 5-door Sedan, Petrol, 4x4 | $67,990 |
Gt Tuned By Sti
Configuration | Price From* |
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2.5L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, 4x4 | $65,990 |
2.5L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, 4x4 | $65,990 |
2.5L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Sedan, Petrol, 4x4 | $67,990 |
2.5L, 5-speed auto, 5-door Sedan, Petrol, 4x4 | $67,990 |
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2008 Subaru Liberty Specs
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2008 Subaru Liberty Dimensions
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2008 Subaru Liberty Fuel Economy
There are 5 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 2.5L Multi-Point Injection and uses 9L of Unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.
The Subaru Liberty that uses the most amount of fuel is the R Spec.B 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.
Subaru Liberty | Fuel Type | Combined |
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2.5L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, 4x4 | Unleaded | 9.0 L/100km |
2.5L, 4-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, 4x4 | Unleaded | 9.3 L/100km |
2.5L, 5-speed manual, 5-door Sedan, Petrol, 4x4 | Unleaded | 9.0 L/100km |
2.5L, 4-speed auto, 5-door Sedan, Petrol, 4x4 | Unleaded | 9.3 L/100km |
2008 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 $32,490.
The most expensive Subaru Liberty is the Gt Tuned By Sti that starts from $67,990.
The best towing capacity of a Subaru Liberty is 1800 kg offered by the following variants: Premium and R Spec.B.
The largest Subaru Liberty is the R Spec.B which measures 1730mm wide, 4720mm in length and sits 1475mm tall.
The most powerful Subaru Liberty is the Gt Spec.B Sti which has 194kW of power from its 2.5L Turbo Multi-Point Injection engine.
The Subaru Liberty is built in Japan and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Subaru Liberty is the Gt Spec.B Sti 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.