2019 Subaru Liberty

    New from

    $30,590 excl. on-roads

    Review Rating

    Not Available

    Safety Rating

    5

    Warranty

    5 year, unlimited km

    Fuel Efficiency

    7.3 - 9.9 L / 100km

    About the Subaru Liberty

    Last updated Sep 27, 2025

    The new Subaru Liberty is a medium-sized car offered in a 4D Sedan body style. Available in Australia from $30,590 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Base variant and topping out at $44,440 for the R.

    There are 3 variants of the Liberty available in Australia and this generation went on sale in April of 2019.

    Engine options include 2.5L multi-point injection (129kW/235Nm) and 3.6L multi-point injection (191kW/350Nm). All variants feature variable sp automatic transmission. All variants feature four-wheel drive.

    The new 2019 Liberty is offered with a 5 year, unlimited km warranty.

    Comparative Rating

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    Power to Weight
    81.13 - 114.23 kW/t
    74.13 kW/t
    231.34 kW/t
    Boot Space
    493 litres
    330 litres
    650 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    7.3 - 9.9 L/100km
    4.2 L/100km
    10.2 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    606 - 822 km
    588 km
    1,235 km
    Price
    $30,590 - $44,440
    $23,890
    $182,900
    Warranty (Years)
    5 years
    3 years
    7 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    Unlimited
    80,000 km
    Unlimited
    Service Interval
    6 months
    6 months
    12 months

    Towing & Off-Road Capability

    Braked Towing Capacity
    1,500 - 1,800 kg
    400 kg
    2,200 kg
    Ground Clearance Unladen
    150 mm
    100 mm
    150 mm

    2019 Subaru Liberty Specs

    See our comprehensive details for the Subaru Liberty

    Base

    • Audio
      • Connection External Aux Jack Front
      • Connection External Usb Front
      • Connection External Ipod Front
      • Number Of Speakers: 6
      • Remote Control Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
      • System Cd Player Reads Mp3
      • System Colour Screen
      • System Digital Radio
      • System In-dash Cd
      • System Radio Type: Am/fm
      • System Touch Screen
    • Body exterior
      • Body Type: Sedan
      • Local Body Type: Sedan
      • Local Number Of Doors: 4
      • Number Of Doors: 4
      • Platform Code: Legacy Ii
      • Wheelbase Type: Short
    • Brakes
      • Number Of Disc Brakes: 4
      • Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 4
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 82.43
    • Convenience
      • Adaptive Cruise Control
      • Bluetooth Includes Music Streaming
      • Bluetooth Includes Phone Connection
      • Driver Modes Includes Engine Mapping
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Illuminated
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Location: Driver
      • Media Control Touch Screen
      • Mobile Integration Android Auto
      • Mobile Integration Apple Carplay
      • Parking Distance System Rear Location: Rear
      • Parking Distance System Rear Type: Camera
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Illuminated
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Location: Passenger
      • Power Outlet Front Location (12v): Front
      • Voice Activating System Includes Audio Player
      • Voice Activating System Includes Phone
    • Dimensions
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 493
      • Front Headroom (mm): 985
      • Front Track (mm): 1580
      • Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 150
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Front (in): 38.8
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear (in): 36.0
      • Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 11200
      • Overall Height (mm): 1500
      • Overall Length (mm): 4800
      • Overall Width (mm): 1840
      • Rear Headroom (mm): 915
      • Rear Track (mm): 1595
      • Wheelbase (mm): 2750
    • 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: 94.0
      • Co2 Level (combined): 166
      • Electrical System Voltage: 12
      • Emission Control Level Standard Met: Eu6
      • Engine (l): 2.5
      • Engine (cc): 2498
      • Engine Code: Fb25
      • Engine Configuration: Horizontal
      • Number Of Cylinders: 4
      • Number Of Vavles Per Cylinder: 4
      • Stroke Engine: 90.0
      • Variable Valve Timing Camshaft
    • Fuel
      • Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Multi-point Injection
      • Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 60
      • Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
      • Fuel Type Octane Number: 91
      • Fuel Type: Unleaded
      • Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
      • Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 91
      • Minimum Fuel Type: Unleaded
    • Instrumentation
      • Computer Average Fuel Consumption
      • Computer Instantaneous Fuel Consumption
      • Computer Range For Remaining Fuel
      • Dashboard Centre 1 Display Screen Location: Dashboard Centre 1
      • Dashboard Centre 1 Touch Screen Display
      • Display Screen Dashboard Centre1 Screen Size (in): 6.5
      • Display Screen Instrument Cluster1 Screen Size (in): 5.0
      • Instrument Cluster 1 Display Screen Location: Instrument Cluster 1
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Titanium Look
      • Luxury Trim On Doors: Alloy Look
      • Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Leather
      • Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Alloy Look
      • Upholstery Color: Black
    • Lights
      • Headlight Control Dusk Sensor
      • Headlights Bulb Type High Beam: Halogen
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
      • Headlights Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
      • Led Brake Lights Location: Brake Lights
      • Led Lights Daytime Running Location: Day Time Running Lights
      • Rear Led Lights Location: Rear Lights
    • Locks
      • Power Locks Automatic Locking
      • Power Locks Operation: Remote
    • Paint
      • External Color: Silver
      • Type: Mica
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 822
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 7.3
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 13.7
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 6.2
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 16.1
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 9.1
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 11.0
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 7.3
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 9.6
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 210
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 130
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 175
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 129
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 235
      • Power Measurement Standard: Din
      • Power Primary Or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5800
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4000
    • Safety
      • Anti Collision System Activates Brake Lights
      • Anti Collision System Auto Emergency Braking
      • Anti Collision System Brakes At Low Speed: Front
      • Anti Collision System Driver Monitor
      • Anti Collision System Pedestrian Cyclist Avoidance System
      • Anti Collision System Visual Acoustic Warning
      • Autonomous Drive Active Lane Control
      • Autonomous Drive Level: 2 - Partial Automation
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Date Tested: 20150101
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Overall: 5.00
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Pedestrian: Acceptable
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Rear Crash Protect Head Restraint Rating: Good
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Standard: Ancap
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Version Tested: Outback 2.5i
      • Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
      • Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 3
      • Knee Airbags Driver Location: Driver
      • Lane Departure Warning Activates Steering
      • Number Of Airbags: 7
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Type: 3-point
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Side Airbag Front Location: Front
      • Side Curtain Airbag Front And Rear Location: Front And Rear
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Height Type: Manual
      • Driver Front Seat Location: Driver
      • Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
      • Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
      • Driver Front Seat Type: Sports
      • Front Rear Seat Facing Direction: Front
      • Front Rear Seat Folding: 40/60
      • Front Rear Seat Seating Capacity: 3
      • Front Rear Seat Type: Bench
      • Passenger Front Seat Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
      • Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
      • Passenger Front Seat Type: Sports
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
      • Seating Capacity: 5
      • Seating Configuration: 2+3
    • Service
      • Intermediate Service Distance (km): 12500
      • Intermediate Service Period (months): 6
    • Steering
      • Steering Wheel Height Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Multi Function
      • Steering Wheel Telescopic Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
    • Storage
      • Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Cup Holders Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
    • 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: Wishbone
      • Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
    • Transmission
      • Drive Driven Wheels: 4x4
      • Drive Four-wheel Drive Type: Full-time
      • Transmission Code: Tr580
      • Transmission Description: Continuously Variable With Manual Mode
      • Transmission Gearchange Paddles
      • Transmission Manual Mode
      • Transmission Number Of Speeds: Variable
      • Transmission Shift Lever Location: Steering Wheel
      • Transmission Type: Automatic
    • Ventilation
      • Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
      • Climate Control - Number Of Zones: 2
      • Secondary Ventilation Controls Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
      • Ventilation System Digital Display
      • Ventilation System Heater Type: Combustion
    • 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
      • Passenger Door Mirror Indicator Lights
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Privacy Glass Rear Location: Rear
      • Privacy Glass Rear Side Location: Rear Side
      • Rain Sensor Windshield Wipers
      • Rear Electric Windows: Rear
      • Rear View Window Type: Fixed
    • Warranty
      • Anti-corrosion Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Anti-corrosion Duration (months): 60
      • Oem Powertrain Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Oem Powertrain Duration (months): 60
      • Roadside Assistance Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Roadside Assistance Duration (months): 12
      • Total Powertrain Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Total Powertrain Duration (months): 60
      • Total Whole Vehicle Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Total Whole Vehicle Duration (months): 60
      • Whole Vehicle Oem Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Whole Vehicle Oem Duration (months): 60
    • Weights
      • Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1500
      • Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 750
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1565
      • Tare Weight (kg): 1512
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 18
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7.5
      • Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 95
      • Front Wheels Tire Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 50
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: W
      • Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 225
      • Front Wheels Two Tone
      • Rear Wheels Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 18
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7.5
      • Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 95
      • Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 50
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: W
      • Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 225
      • Rear Wheels Two Tone

    Premium

    Adds to Base:
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 81.13
    • Convenience
      • Navigational Systems Controls: Touch Screen
      • Navigational Systems Information Type: 3d And Voice
      • Navigational Systems Screen Size (in): 8.0
      • Navigational Systems Traffic Info
      • Parking Distance System Front Location: Front
      • Parking Distance System Front Type: Camera
      • Parking Distance System Side Location: Side
      • Parking Distance System Side Type: Camera
      • Smart Card/smart Key Includes Keyless Entry
      • Smart Card/smart Key Includes Keyless Start
      • Smart Card/smart Key Type: Automatic
      • Voice Activating System Includes Navigation System
    • Instrumentation
      • Display Screen Dashboard Centre1 Screen Size (in): 8.0
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Doors: Piano Black
      • Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Piano Black
      • Upholstery Color: Beige
    • Lights
      • Headlight Control Active High Beam
      • Headlight Control Directional Headlights
      • Headlight Control Height Adjustment: Automatic
      • Headlight Control Internal Height Adjustment
      • Headlights Bulb Type High Beam: Led
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Led
      • High Beam Led Lights Location: High Beam
      • Low Beam Led Lights Location: Low Beam
    • Locks
      • Power Locks Operation: Card Key
    • Roof
      • Front Sunroof Location: Front
      • Front Sunroof Operation: Electric
      • Front Sunroof Type: Glass
    • Safety
      • Overtaking Sensor Manufacturer Name: Blind Spot Monitor
      • Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance Type: Sensor
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Heated
      • Driver Front Seat Height Type: Memory
      • Driver Front Seat Lumbar Type: Electric
      • Driver Front Seat Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 5
      • Driver Front Seat Power Adjustable
      • Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Memory
      • Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Memory
      • Passenger Front Seat Heated
      • Passenger Front Seat Height Type: Electric
      • Passenger Front Seat Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 4
      • Passenger Front Seat Power Adjustable
      • Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Electric
      • Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Electric
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Leather
    • Visibility
      • Heated Driver Door Mirrors/cameras
      • Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras
      • Rear View Mirror/camera Auto Dimming
    • Weights
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1590
      • Tare Weight (kg): 1537
    Removes from Base:
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 82.43
    • Dimensions
      • Front Headroom (mm): 985
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Front (in): 38.8
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear (in): 36.0
      • Rear Headroom (mm): 915
    • Instrumentation
      • Display Screen Dashboard Centre1 Screen Size (in): 6.5
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Doors: Alloy Look
      • Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Alloy Look
      • Upholstery Color: Black
    • Lights
      • Headlights Bulb Type High Beam: Halogen
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
    • Locks
      • Power Locks Operation: Remote
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Height Type: Manual
      • Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
      • Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
      • Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
      • Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Weights
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1565
      • Tare Weight (kg): 1512

    R

    Adds to Premium:
    • Audio
      • Number Of Speakers: 12
      • Speaker Brand Name: Harman/kardon
      • Speaker Subwoofer
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 114.23
    • Engine
      • Bore Engine: 92.0
      • Co2 Level (combined): 230
      • Engine (l): 3.6
      • Engine (cc): 3630
      • Engine Code: Ez36
      • Number Of Cylinders: 6
      • Stroke Engine: 91.0
    • Fuel
      • Fuel Type Octane Number: 95
      • Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
      • Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 95
      • Minimum Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 606
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 9.9
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 10.1
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 7.5
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 13.3
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 14.2
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 7.0
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 9.9
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 7.2
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 240
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 149
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 260
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 191
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 350
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6000
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4400
    • Transmission
      • Transmission Code: Tr690
    • Weights
      • Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1800
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1672
      • Tare Weight (kg): 1619
    Removes from Premium:
    • Audio
      • Number Of Speakers: 6
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 81.13
    • Engine
      • Bore Engine: 94.0
      • Co2 Level (combined): 166
      • Engine (l): 2.5
      • Engine (cc): 2498
      • Engine Code: Fb25
      • Number Of Cylinders: 4
      • Stroke Engine: 90.0
    • Fuel
      • Fuel Type Octane Number: 91
      • Fuel Type: Unleaded
      • Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 91
      • Minimum Fuel Type: Unleaded
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 822
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 7.3
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 13.7
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 6.2
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 16.1
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 9.1
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 11.0
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 7.3
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 9.6
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 210
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 130
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 175
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 129
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 235
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5800
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4000
    • Transmission
      • Transmission Code: Tr580
    • Weights
      • Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1500
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1590
      • Tare Weight (kg): 1537
    See all 2019 Subaru Liberty Specs

    2019 Subaru Liberty Dimensions

    1500mm
    1840mm
    4800mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

    See all 2019 Subaru Liberty Dimensions

    2019 Subaru Liberty Fuel Economy

    There are 2 different fuel economy figures for the Subaru Liberty

    The most fuel efficient Subaru Liberty is the Base with a Variable SP AUTOMATIC which is powered by a 2.5L Multi-Point Injection and uses 7.3L of Unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.

    Subaru LibertyFuel TypeCombined
    2.5L, variable sp auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, 4x4Unleaded7.3 L/100km
    See all Subaru Liberty Fuel Economy

    Cost of ownership

    What are the running and servicing costs of a Subaru Liberty?

    The Subaru Liberty has a recommended service interval of 6 months or 12,500 km, whichever comes first.

    2019 Subaru Liberty Warranty

    What is the warranty on a Subaru Liberty?

    The Subaru Liberty offers a 5 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 $30,590.

    The most expensive Subaru Liberty is the R that starts from $44,440.

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

    The largest Subaru Liberty is the R which measures 1840mm wide, 4800mm in length and sits 1500mm tall.

    The most powerful Subaru Liberty is the R which has 191kW of power from its 3.6L Multi-Point Injection engine.

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

    The heaviest Subaru Liberty is the R 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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