Subaru Liberty (Legacy) 2009-2014 BM BR - Premium Head Unit Upgrade Kit: Radio Infotainment System with Wired & Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto Compatibility

The Subaru Liberty, known as the Legacy in global markets outside Australia, serves as a mainstay of Subaru's midsize sedan and wagon lineup, replacing convention and predictability with a blend of practicality, versatility, and understated sophistication. Since its arrival, the Liberty (Legacy) has steadily resonated with drivers who appreciate subtle elegance, durable engineering, confident all-wheel-drive handling, and impressive longevity. To fully appreciate the BM/BR generation (2009-2014), it helps immensely to explore the historical evolution that led up to this particular iteration.

Historical Context: The Journey Towards the Subaru Liberty (Legacy) BM/BR Generation

First Generation – BC/BF (1989-1993)
The Liberty (or Legacy overseas) first appeared prominently in 1989 with the BC/BF series, which Subaru positioned as a premium yet practical family sedan and wagon. Designed around Subaru's charismatic Boxer engine and full-time all-wheel-drive technology, the first generation quickly garnered respect and affection worldwide. Drivers especially appreciated its balanced handling, reliable powertrain, distinct styling cues, and compelling AWD capabilities—a combination substantively unique in the era's midsize segments.

Second Generation – BD/BG (1994-1998)
Having found solid footing, Subaru elevated the second generation Liberty considerably, improving refinement, size, and available luxury features. Subaru introduced more advanced suspension, refined interior quality, expanded comfort and technology equipment, and a streamlined exterior design. Its robust turbocharged variant, particularly the GT model, became especially celebrated among drivers, both in Australia and globally, who sought spirited performance combined with everyday practicality.

Third Generation – BH/BE (1998-2003)
By the third generation, Subaru Liberty had significantly matured, embracing smoother styling, further upgraded comfort levels, and improved safety technology. During this phase, the introduction of the refined boxer six-cylinder engine significantly broadened appeal, accompanying the enthusiast-favourite turbocharged models. This era reinforced the Liberty/Legacy’s reputation for blending engaging performance with reassuring reliability, safety, and ride-finesse.

Fourth Generation – BL/BP (2003-2009)
The BL/BP generation significantly deepened this model's global popularity, often cited by enthusiasts as one of Subaru's high points. The Liberty sedan and wagon adopted sleek, progressive styling along with dramatically improved interior refinement and increasingly sophisticated driver-assist technology. The GT Spec B model stood as an icon, loved for its turbocharged engine, six-speed manual transmission, carefully tuned suspension, and exhilarating AWD dynamics—cementing the Liberty’s growing reputation both in performance-oriented circles and among practical family buyers.

BM/BR Generation (2009-2014)
The fifth-generation Liberty (Legacy) brought about notable changes and improvements designed to heighten comfort, interior space, safety, and refinement. The chassis was lengthened, resulting in superior passenger room and enhanced cargo versatility, appealing particularly to buyers favouring practicality and comfort. Aesthetically, designers gave this generation a more robust and substantial presence, moving away from the sleekness of its fourth-generation predecessor, toward a more grown-up, confident stance on the road.

Several engine options, ranging from fuel-efficient four-cylinders to smooth naturally aspirated six-cylinder powerplants and potent turbocharged units (in certain markets), provided a diverse range of driving experiences. Subaru’s symmetrical all-wheel-drive system remained standard, delivering reliable, confident handling in varied Australian conditions—from inner-city driving to rural and off-road exploration. Interior quality and ergonomics markedly improved as well, integrating contemporary materials and technological upgrades.

Equipping the Subaru Liberty BM/BR with Modern Connectivity via Head Unit Upgrade:

Acknowledging a fundamental truth—that automotive technology continues evolving swiftly—many drivers of the BM/BR generation opt for upgrades in infotainment and navigation capabilities. Brummstadt, recognizing this natural desire, provides a premium head unit upgrade specifically tailored for the 2009-2014 Subaru Liberty (Legacy), fully equipped with wired and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility.

Designed explicitly to integrate neatly within the factory location, the Brummstadt head unit reflects sensitivity to original interior design cues without requiring substantial modifications. Its robust integration with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto supports popular navigation applications like Google Maps and WAZE, offering intuitive controls, convenience, clarity, and real-time navigation precision. Consider a typical evening gathering scenario—after dinner out with loved ones, the decision emerges spontaneously to drive to a friend's home. Location details set quickly on the mobile's navigation seamlessly transfer onto the head unit upon entering the vehicle, providing confident, simplified, and stress-free driving.

Enhancing safety further, the chosen Brummstadt head unit accommodates an optional HD camera upgrade (1080p front and rear), significantly improving visibility, assisting guidance in tight parking situations, and offering recorded video for extra peace of mind in unforeseen circumstances.

The Brummstadt multimedia head unit has further inventive applications. Passengers, particularly during longer drives, may enjoy multiplayer gaming sessions simply by connecting gaming controllers into the integrated USB ports, transforming routine journeys into enjoyable collective experiences. Complementing this is the head unit’s sophisticated voice control functionality, enabling hands-free control over music playback, messaging tasks, navigation, and even interactions with external smart home infrastructure—allowing remote operation of household lights and appliances effortlessly through voice commands from within the vehicle ("Hey Siri, turn on the porch lights").

Benefits and Advantages of the Subaru Liberty (Legacy) BM/BR Generation:

Overall, the BM/BR generation of Liberty marked Subaru’s concrete commitment toward refined maturity—an enhanced consideration of passenger comfort, spaciousness, interior quality, safety, and stability. Drivers prize the model's gentle refinement balanced against Subaru’s trademark vigilant AWD performance, providing reassurance during unfavourable road conditions and enjoyment on spontaneous weekend outings alike.

Adding advanced infotainment technology, such as that provided by Brummstadt, further significantly upgrades the experience. Incorporating modern connectivity options, intelligent interfaces, high-definition cameras, engaging entertainment opportunities, and driver-optimized conveniences elevate the daily journey from merely practical transit to moments infused with genuine satisfaction and effortless comfort.

Through decades of evolution and careful refinements, Subaru's Liberty/Legacy continuously shaped itself as a vehicle of quiet, graceful achievement. The 2009-2014 Subaru Liberty BM/BR remains steadfast in that legacy—strongly reflecting Subaru’s enduring commitments: admirable durability, capable all-weather confidence, thoughtful engineering refinement, and intuitive practicality, all woven seamlessly into vehicles genuinely rewarding for those who appreciate intelligent, dependable, and modern driving experiences.