

The ride is surprisingly easygoing on smooth roads, and it doesn’t deteriorate much when the pavement gets rough. Solidly constructed, the Liberty offers quick, precise steering with moderate effort and it’s a pleasant driving experience. The Liberty is offered with either rear- or four-wheel drive.Īntilock brakes and an electronic stability system are standard.
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It teams with either a six-speed manual or four-speed automatic transmission. The sole engine is a 210-horsepower, 3.7-liter V-6 that produces 235 pounds-feet of torque. Limited models can be fitted with a DVD-based GPS navigation radio. The instrument panel features round gauges. A 65/35-split rear seat can be folded down with one hand. Available skid plates cover the fuel tank and transfer case, and an optional Trailer Tow Group yields a 5,000-pound towing capacity.Įach Liberty seats up to five. Wheels are 16 inches in diameter (17 inches on the Limited). The spare tire is mounted externally on a swing-out tailgate with flip-up glass. Liberty SUVs have a coil-spring independent front suspension and a solid rear axle with coil springs. Short front and rear overhangs allow 36-degree approach and 31.5-degree departure angles for effective offroad driving. Pronounced trapezoidal wheel flares are integrated into the body, and a traditional seven-slot Jeep grille highlights the front. The Liberty’s diesel engine and Renegade trim have been dropped for 2007, and a new Jeep Green Metallic paint scheme has been added.Īn electronic stability system and tire pressure monitoring system are standard. In 2002, the Jeep division of DaimlerChrysler replaced the old Cherokee with a slightly larger sport utility vehicle called the Liberty.
