Anyway, back to the Jeep Liberty. The first KJ Liberty's became available in 2002 and were to replace the aging XJ Cherokees...which they did. Jeep purists thought it was awful that this new kid on the block came with an independent front suspension in 4-wheel drive instead of the trail proven solid front axles used in Cherokees, Wranglers and CJs.
Nonetheless, Jeep had developed a compromise vehicle for its line-up. As you might remember, many of the die-hard CJ Jeep owners were a bit perturbed at the introduction of the lowered, rectangular head-lighted Jeep Wrangler YJs in 1987.
Initially, Jeep did not develop many true off-road or trail ready upgrades for the Liberty. Various models have been available with factory trail cosmetics and a few functional items such as a light rack and driving lights.
The standard engine initially was the 2.4-liter 4-cylinder followed by the 3.7-liter V-6...and later a 4 cylinder turbo-diesel. The diesel engine was discontinued in the United States in 2006 due to new ridiculous EPA standards for diesel motors and fuel.
So, the bottom line is that the Jeep Liberty seems to attract the female consumer because it is cute and sexy as well as being compact... yet big enough for much of the SUV function and safety considerations.
How do I know this? Well, I don't need statistics when I can look around at any stop light, or on the road and see one Liberty after another being piloted by ladies of all ages. If you don't believe me just look for yourself the next time you're on the road.
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I have a 2005 Jeep Liberty Limited 3.7L v6. It is a very good engine, and I believe it puts out about 220 horsepower. It is pretty responsive for an SUV,...
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My 2005 Jeep Liberty Sport 3.7L 6spd.
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2005 Liberty 4x4
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I Love the Look of the 2010 Jeep Liberty
I'm looking to buy a smaller SUV, and the Jeep Liberty is the only one I like the look of.
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My Jeep Liberty Stalling after Fill-up
Hi, My Jeep Liberty tends to stall after a fill- up. After a few tries starts up again no problems.
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My Black 2006 Jeep Liberty Sport
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Won't ever take my Jeep Liberty off road
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I ...
More dislikes than likes for my 2004 Jeep Liberty
I currently own and drive a 2004 Black Jeep Liberty Limited. I purchased this vehicle new and have been driving it for 4 years now. My Liberty has a 3....
Love my 2008 Jeep Liberty!
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Wouldn't buy another Jeep Liberty
I drive a maroon 2002 Jeep Liberty Sport edition with four-wheel drive. My Liberty definitely has positives and negatives to it.
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Unstoppable 2005 Jeep Liberty
I bought my Jeep Liberty in 2006 for $20,190. Mine is 2005 Jeep Liberty Sport. Its engine is 3.7 L V6 with automatic. It has programmable overhead console,...
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My 2006 Liberty Sport
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