The Subaru S-Edition badge has found its way to
another model in the brand’s range – the 2017 Subaru Liberty. With Subaru
Australia adding just 100 examples of this slightly sportier sedan to its
line-up, the car will likely be in reasonable demand and at a cost of just AUD 2000 over the cost of the 2.5i Premium model. That makes this version a AUD 38,240 proposition.
The Liberty S-Edition gets a number of design changes, but no mechanical
modifications: the same 2.5-litre four-cylinder ‘boxer’ engine remains, with a
continuously variable transmission (CVT) automatic and all-wheel drive.
On the outside there are 18-inch wheels, a mesh
grille, STI lower splitter and tinted glass, not to mention S-Edition badges.
Inside, the S-Edition has an STI shifter and S branded carpet mats. The new
model is in showrooms now, alongside new Liberty and Outback Fleet Edition
pack, which has been added to the line-up but is aimed at
fleet buyers. These versions are essentially low-spec 2.5i models with the
addition of satellite navigation.
Subaru anticipates about 100 sales per month of the
Fleet Edition versions, which carry a premium of AUD 520 (Liberty) and AUD 535
(Outback) over their equivalent models (2.5i Liberty – AUD 30,240 plus on-road
costs; 2.5i Outback – AUD 36,240 plus on-road costs).
