| Jeep Liberty | |
|---|---|
 2008 Jeep Liberty | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Jeep[a] |
| Also called | Jeep Cherokee (outside North America) |
| Production | 2001[1] – August 2012 |
| Model years | 2002–2012 |
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| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Compact SUV |
| Body style | 4-doorSUV |
| Layout | Front-engine,Rear-wheel drive /Four-wheel drive |
| Chassis | Unibody[3] |
| Related | Dodge Nitro Jeep Commander |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Jeep Cherokee (XJ) |
| Successor | Jeep Cherokee (KL) |
TheJeep Liberty is a four-doorunibodycompact SUV manufactured and marketed byJeep for model years 2002–2012 over two generations, internally designated theKJ (2002–2007) andKK (2008–2012), respectively. Both generations were marketed globally, including as theJeep Cherokee outside North America.
Introduced as a replacement for theCherokee (XJ), the Liberty was priced between theWrangler andGrand Cherokee and was the smallest of the 4-door Jeep SUVs until the car based 4-doorCompass andPatriot arrived for 2007. Both generations were assembled at theToledo North Assembly Plant in the United States and other countries, including Egypt and Venezuela. The KK generation was manufactured alongside the closely relatedDodge Nitro. Production ended in August 2012.
The Liberty was superseded by theJeep Cherokee.
Inspired by styling from theDakar[4] andJeepster[5]concept vehicles, the Liberty replaced the discontinuedJeep Cherokee.
The Liberty was the first Jeep vehicle to userack and pinion steering,[6] and was the first Jeep to use the two then-newPowerTech engines; the 150 horsepower (110 kW) 2.4Lstraight-4, which was discontinued in 2006, and the 210 horsepower (160 kW) 3.7 LV6, as well as a short-lived 2.8 L VM Motori turbo diesel (2005-2006 only).[7] The Liberty was also the first Jeep vehicle to use anindependent front suspension since the 1963-1965Jeep Wagoneer.[8]
Three trim levels were initially offered;Limited,Renegade and the baseSport. All were made available with either2WD or4WD. In 2005, all models received a minor facelift. The 2005, 2006Renegade and 2005Rocky Mountain Edition Liberties received an exclusive flat hood and taller grille. In 2007, theRenegade trim level was replaced with theLatitude and lost theRenegade trim's unique hood and grill. The Liberty was nominated for the North American Truck of the Year award for 2002, though safety recalls persisted.[9][10][11][12][13]
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The Jeep Liberty received a complete redesign for the 2008 model year and was marketed along with the closely relatedDodge Nitro. The 2008 Liberty debuted at the 2007New York International Auto Show.[14]
With the smallerPatriot andCompasscrossover SUVs now available to cater to economy-conscious buyers, the four-cylinder engine was dropped from the Liberty's offerings. The iron-block, aluminum-headV6 was the only engine available for 2008. Towing capacity was 5,000 pounds (2,268 kg). Jeep discontinued the LibertyCRD for the American market because it could not meet tougher 2007 emissions standards for diesel engines. Transmission choices were both carry-overs: a six-speedmanual or a four-speedautomatic. Standard equipment included electronic stability control with roll mitigation,traction control, andanti-lock brakes with brake assist. Jeep offered a rare 2WD version on the "Jet" model. New Features included standard side airbags. Optional features are rain-sensing wipers,Sirius Satellite Radio,Bluetooth, anavigation system, and theMyGig entertainment system complete with a 30GBhard drive.
| Calendar Year | Sales |
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| 2001 | 69,420 |
| 2002 | 171,212 |
| 2003 | 162,987 |
| 2004 | 167,376 |
| 2005 | 161,883 |
| 2006 | 133,557 |
| 2007 | 92,105 |
| 2008[15] | 66,911 |
| 2009[16] | 43,503 |
| 2010[17] | 49,564 |
| 2011[18] | 66,684 |
| 2012[19] | 75,483 |
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