Subaru Liberty GT spec.B to Australia

Press Release

New Liberty model specifications at a glance:

Liberty 2.0R

Safety

• ABS anti-lock brakes with four-wheel discs and Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)

• Automatic transmission lock-out - need foot on brake, key in ignition “onâ€ÂÂÂ� position, to release lever

• Brake Assist

• Child seat anchor points including ISO FIX

• Curtain airbags – full length

• Dual front airbags

• Dual front side airbags

• Front seatbelts with pretensioners and load limiters. Double pretensioners on driver’s seatbelt

• Rear door child lock

• Seatbelt indicator lights – all seats

• Side intrusion bars

• Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive

• Three-point A/ELR rear centre seatbelt

Interior

• Climate control air conditioning

• Cargo area light

• Cargo security blind – wagon only

• Centre-through rear seat - sedan only

• Cup holders

• Height adjustable and telescopic steering column

• Height adjustable driver’s seat

• Immobiliser security system

• Leather gear shift, park brake handle

• Map lights (2)

• Leather steering wheel with cruise control buttons

• MP3/WMA compatible audio system

• Multi-function trip computer

• Power steering, mirrors and windows

• Two remote central locking keys

• Rear illumination instrument display

• Remote central locking

• Remote fuel lid release

• Seatback storage nets

• Six-stacker in-dash CD player with six speakers

• Sportshift four-speed automatic transmission option

• Sports seats

• Vanity mirror

• 60/40 split/fold rear seat – wagon only

Exterior

• 17-inch alloy wheels – full size alloy spare

• Chrome-surround grille

• Colour-coded mirrors and door handles

• Headlights auto off

• Rear roof spoiler – wagon only

• Rear wiper – wagon only

Other features

• Auto sedan boot release on key; unlock tailgate on wagon

• DataDot security technology

• Electronic throttle control

• Three-year unlimited kilometre warranty

• Dual exhaust system

• Fog lamps – front

• 2.0 litre DOHC horizontally opposed boxer engine. 121 kW/6800 rpm, 187 Nm/3200 rpm

Liberty 2.5i adds:

• 2.5 litre SOHC horizontally opposed boxer engine 121 kW/5600 rpm, 226 Nm/4400 rpm

• Electric sunroof

Liberty 2.5i Premium adds:

Interior

• Eight-way adjustable power driver’s seat with dual memory function

• Leather trim

• Rear window tint (passenger and other rear windows)

Optional: satellite navigation.

Liberty GT adds (to 2.5i Premium specification, but does not have Brake Assist):

• Five-speed Sportshift automatic transmission

• Turbocharged engine produces 184 kW/6000 rpm, 339 Nm/3600 rpm

• Vehicle dynamics control (VDC) or satellite navigation

Interior

• Dual zone air conditioning

• McIntosh premium 14-speaker sound system including 70 mm dashboard centre speaker

• Subaru Intelligent-Drive

• Steering wheel audio, Information, SI-Drive and Sportshift paddle controls

Exterior

• Flared front bumper design

• HID self levelling high and low-beam Bi-Xenon headlights with pop-out power jet washers

• Six-spoke 17-inch alloy wheels with full-size alloy spare

Liberty GT spec.B adds (to GT specification):

• 18-inch 10-spoke alloy wheels – full size alloy spare

• Alloy pedals

• Bilstein suspension

• Six-speed STI-based manual gearbox choice

Optional: satellite navigation

Liberty 3.0R (automatic-only; adds to GT specification):

• 3.0 litre DOHC engine producing 180 kW/6600 rpm, 297 Nm/4200 rpm

Safety

• Vehicle Dynamics Control

Interior

• Centre rear armrest cup holders

• Ivory leather trim

• Power passenger seat

• Rear seat ventilation

Exterior

• Alloy-type fog light highlights

Optional: satellite navigation

Liberty 3.0R spec.B adds (to 3.0R specification):

Liberty 3.0R spec.B adds:

• 18-inch 10-spoke alloy wheels – full size alloy spare

• Alloy pedals

• Bilstein suspension

• Black leather trim

• Six-speed STi-based manual gearbox

Optional: VDC and satellite navigation.

All new Liberty variants are available as both sedan and wagon.

MY07 Liberty highlights

• Contemporary new look for all Libertys

• Subaru Intelligent-Drive optimizes driving fun and efficiency on premium Libertys

• Award-winning 2.5 litre turbocharged engine for Liberty GT – runs on 95RON fuel and offers extra torque

• Expansion of the GT range to include a GT spec.B with Bilstein sports suspension and the option of an STI-derived six-speed manual transmission

• Pricing of some Libertys reduced up to 3.8 per cent - entry-level models remain unchanged

• Manual and automatic GT spec.B and 3.0R spec.B variants priced identically for customer convenience

• HID self-levelling high and low-beam Bi-Xenon headlights on Liberty GT and 3.0 litre variants

• Telescopic steering wheels for all Libertys

• Dual zone air conditioning for range-topping Libertys

• Steering column Sportshift paddle controls on automatic Liberty GT and 3.0 litre versions, plus audio, cruise, Information and SI-Drive buttons.

• Cruise control on all Liberty steering wheels

• Interior refinements across the range – revised dashboard, centre console and steering wheel

• Power driver’s seats with dual memory function on 2.5i Premium, GT and 3.0 litre cars

• Premium McIntosh sound system gets 14th speaker in GTs and 3.0 cars

• Six-stacker in-dash CD with MP3 and WMA compatibility across the range

• Brake Assist for naturally aspirated 2.0 and 2.5 litre Libertys

• New alloy wheel patterns on all Libertys

• 3.0 litre Liberty torque improved at low revs for refined pulling power

• GT spec.B has strengthened front and rear differentials - Premium Torsen rear limited slip differential (LSD) enhances driving performance

• Smoother downshift in Sportshift 3.0 litre Libertys via introduction of “blippingâ€ÂÂÂ� control

• Added insulation for reduced NVH on 2.0R and manual GT

• All MY07 Libertys have outstanding five-star ANCAP crashworthiness rating for occupant safety