Subaru have dropped the price of its entry level Liberty 2.5i by $2000 to $32,990, and its premium variant by $1500 to $39,490.
A number of changes have also been made to the range’s performance, efficiency, cosmetics and handling.
Output has increased on 2.5i variants, with power rated at 127kW (+3%) and torque 235Nm (+2.6%). Fuel efficiency has improved 4.8% to 7.9l/100km on sedan variants, and 3.6% to 8.0l/100km on wagons. Respective CO2 emissions have improved by 5.7% and 4.1% to 182g/km and 185g/km.
The improvements come from a new generation of the FB boxer engine and Subaru’s latest Lineartronic CVT.
The EyeSight driver assist system has been made standard across the range, helping drivers avoid collision on corners and with slow-moving pedestrians.
Other changes include a new grille and front fog light surrounds, new alloy wheels, a new steering wheel, relocated electronic park brake, a new one-touch indicator, revised centre console, instrument panel and dashboard colour scheme and USB connection now on all Liberty variants.
Suspension is enhanced – bushings are changed for improved stability and noise, vibration and harshness (NVH) performance, while the front stabiliser is thicker too.
Damper and spring rate settings are changed for stability benefits, while welding is added to the cradle frame and support added to the sub-frame, also aiding manoeuverability.
Steering response is improved through introduction of a non-contact torque sensor.
New electric power steering control logic in the Engine Control Unit helps steering performance too.
Liberty MY13 manufacturers list pricing:
Liberty 2.5i sedan auto $32,990
Liberty 2.5i wagon auto $34,990
Liberty 2.5i sedan auto with leather and factory-fitted satellite navigation pack $35,990
Liberty 2.5i wagon auto with leather and factory-fitted satellite navigation pack $37,990
Liberty 2.5i Premium sedan auto $39,490
Liberty 2.5i Premium wagon auto $41,490
Liberty 2.5X sedan auto $44,490
Liberty 2.5GT Premium sedan manual $52,990
Liberty 2.5GT Premium sedan auto $56,490
Liberty 2.5GT Premium wagon manual $54,990
Liberty 2.5GT Premium wagon auto $58,490
Liberty 3.6X sedan auto $55,990
Liberty Exiga 2.5i auto $37,990
Liberty Exiga 2.5i Premium auto $42,490
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