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Liberty 3.0R spec.B is automatic
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Text/pictures subaru.com.au
Subaru has added a SPORTSHIFT* automatic version of the six cylinder Liberty
3.0R spec.B to its Model Year 2006 range.
Building on the significant success of 3.0 litre Liberty variants introduced
last year, the new five-speed automatic sports the same 18-inch wheels and
Bilstein suspension as its manual spec.B stable mate.
It means there is now the choice of automatic transmissions in every Model Year
2006 Liberty variant.
The Liberty 3.0R spec.B’s responsive automatic transmission is among the
lightest of its type.
The close-ratio direct control-type transmission was developed to achieve high
quality, smooth speed changes.
Liberty spec.B automatic is priced from $50,990 rrp, $1000 less than the
six-speed manual version which has a Subaru Tecnica International (STI) derived
gearbox.
Among the highlights, Liberty 3.0R spec.B automatic offers:
180 Kilowatts of power at 6,600 rpm; 297 Newtonmetres of torque at 4,200 rpm -
impressive braked towing capacity of 1,800 kg
Bilstein suspension
Black leather trim
Five-speed automatic gearbox
18-inch seven-spoke alloy wheels
Electronically adjustable driver and front passenger seats
Double pretensioners on driver’s seatbelt - shared by entire MY06 Liberty range
Speed sensitive intermittent windscreen wipers - shared by entire MY06 Liberty
range
Aluminium pedals
Aluminium-style console highlights
Two new colours are also available across the Liberty range - urban grey and
violet grey.
Nick Senior, Managing Director, Subaru Australia, said: "The 3.0 litre models
represent a significant part of Liberty sales.
"Six-cylinder Libertys are averaging almost 200 sales a month and the addition
of a spec.B automatic will increase our presence.
"The manual version, with a performance-based STI gearbox, has received rave
reviews.
"However, some customers also expressed interest in an automatic. We are pleased
to meet their expectations by offering the same automatic transmission as in the
Liberty 3.0R."
Detailed specifications:
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 on"
position, to release lever
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 - shared by entire MY06 Liberty range
Rear door child lock
Seatbelt indicator lights - all seats
Side intrusion bars
Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive
Three-point A/ELR rear centre seatbelt
Interior
Adjustable steering column
Climate control air conditioning
Cargo area light
Cargo security blind - wagon only
Centre-through rear seat - sedan only
Cruise control
Cup holders
Eight-way adjustable power driver’s and front passenger seat
Electric sunroof
Immobiliser security system
Leather gear shift, park brake handle
Map lights (2)
Momo leather steering wheel with audio controls
Multi-function trip computer
Power steering, mirrors and windows
Black leather trim
Two remote central locking keys
Rear illumination instrument display
Remote fuel lid release
Seatback storage nets
Speed sensitive intermittent windscreen wiper control - shared by entire MY06
Liberty range
SPORTSHIFT five-speed automatic transmission
Sports seats
Sun roof
Vanity mirror
Aluminium-type dashboard and door highlights
13-speaker premium McIntosh audio system with six-stack in-dash CD
60/40 split/fold rear seat - wagon only
Exterior
18-inch alloy wheels - full size alloy spare
Chrome-surround grille
Chrome sill strip
Colour-coded mirrors and door handles
Headlights auto off
Rear roof spoiler - wagon only
Rear wiper - wagon only
Unique front bumper profile
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
Engines
Liberty 3.0R spec.B automatic feature Subaru’s Active Valve Control System (AVCS)
and Variable Valve Lift, ensuring optimum power and torque output, complemented
by improved fuel consumption and low exhaust emissions.
Gear ratios
Liberty 3.0R spec.B Automatic
First 3.540
Second 2.264
Third 1.471
Fourth 1.000
Fifth 0.834
Reverse 2.370
Final reduction gear ratio 3.272
Suspension
The Liberty 3.0R spec.B has Bilstein suspension in line with its sports
credentials.
This offers enhanced lateral rigidity and suspension performance to match the
car’s weight distribution.
Brakes
All 3.0R Liberty versions have 316 millimetre ventilated front disc brakes and
290 mm ventilated rear discs.
Safety
All Libertys share an ANCAP five-star crashworthiness rating, underlining the
car’s leadership in its class for safety.
Liberty 3.0R spec.B features dual front and side airbags, and full-length
curtain airbags, offering greater protection for front and rear seat occupants
in the event of a side collision.
Entertainment
Liberty 3.0R spec.B shares the premium McIntosh audio system that has
established itself as a must-have feature of all Liberty 3.0R and turbocharged
GT variants.
The sound system is integrated in the centre console. The advanced McIntosh was
incorporated in the car’s design from the start, with thought given to door
length, angles and shape to ensure optimum compatibility between car and audio
entertainment.
It has 13 speakers including new midrange speakers, which deliver clarity and
quality of sound equal to most home audio systems.
Door mirror gusset tweeters, remote tweeters and door woofers are provided for
both the driver and passenger seats. Midrange squawkers are arranged between the
tweeters and woofers.
Coaxial two-way speakers (full range and tweeters) are provided in both rear
doors.
A super woofer is located on the rear shelf.
Security
All Libertys are equipped with the latest advanced engine immobilisers and
DataDot theft protection.
For added security, all models have only one barrel lock, located in the
driver’s door.
Sedans have remote boot release and wagons have remote tailgate unlocking.
*SPORTSHIFT is a registered trademark of Prodrive Ltd
Pricing
Liberty 3.0R spec.B manual sedan $51,990
Liberty 3.0R spec.B automatic sedan $50,990
Liberty 3.0R spec.B manual wagon $53,990
Liberty 3.0R spec.B automatic wagon $52,990
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