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Liberty’s IS 43 suspension features cast-iron lower control arms designed to
withstand rock strikes and curb impacts. Concentric coil springs and shock
absorbers mounted above the upper control arms provide protection from off-road
hazards, while front-suspension jounce bumpers reduce harshness and “bottom out”
when encountering large bumps. The solid axle rear suspension features an
A-shaped upper arm, dual trailing lower arms, coil springs and stabilizer bar to
help provide a smooth, comfortable ride on- and off-road.
Since the Jeep Liberty was introduced in the 2002 model year, customers have
overwhelmingly opted for its 3.7-liter engine, rated at 210 horsepower at 5,200
rpm and with 235 lb-ft of torque at 4,000 rpm. Beginning
with the 2006 model, the 2.4-liter I-4 engine is no longer available. The
2.8-liter common rail diesel (CRD) remains an option. Two new exterior colors
are added — Midnight Blue and Inferno Red.
The 42RLE four-speed automatic transmission is standard on the Limited and
optional on the Sport and Renegade models. The NSG 370 six-speed manual
transmission is standard on Sport and Renegade.
In addition to ESP, standard features on all Liberty models are air
conditioning, assist handles, BeltAlert (seat belt reminder system), AM/FM radio
with CD changer, six speakers, full-size matching spare tire, mounted on the
rear swing-gate, four-wheel disc brakes with advanced ABS, front reclining
bucket seats, speed-sensitive power locks, power windows, power and fold-away
exterior mirrors, illuminated entry, rack and pinion steering, remote keyless
entry, rear defroster, roof rack side rails, tilt steering column, rear
swing-gate and flipper glass, and variable intermittent front wipers with low
washer fluid warning.
Jeep Liberty Limited
In addition to its classic Jeep design cues, Liberty Limited has a chrome
grille, chrome bodyside molding — with “LIBERTY” molded in — and chrome side
rails. The vehicle is accented by painted body color front and rear fascias and
bumpers. Fog lamps are standard on the Jeep Liberty Limited and tow hooks are
available with the Skid Plate Group package. The Limited also features a sill
cover to protect the bodysides from road blast.
The instrument cluster — white letters on a gray background—provides a refined
look, and also is more visible at twilight and dusk.
Standard are cloth low-back bucket seats, power six-way driver seat, premium
door trim panel, leather-wrapped steering wheel, speed control, fog lamps,
security alarm, rear cargo cover, deep tint sunscreen glass, premium fender
flares, 17-inch aluminum wheels, 235/65 R17 performance
tires, spare tire cover and lock-up torque converter.
Options include supplemental side-curtain air bags, premium leather-trimmed
bucket seats, power six-way passenger seat, heated front seats, power sun roof,
rear cargo organizer, six premium Infinity speakers, GPS display with navigation
radio, SIRIUS Satellite Radio, 17-inch chrome-clad wheels,skid plate group,
Trailer Tow Group and UConnect hands-free communication,and mini-overhead
console with traveler/mini trip odometer, universal garage door opener, vehicle
information center and Selec-Trac full-time four-wheel drive system.
Jeep Liberty Sport
The body color grille with a full Jeep shield includes provisions for optional
fog lamps on the Jeep Liberty Sport. The fog lamp and park/turn lamp are
positioned to protect them from road debris. The front fascia is molded-in color
with a crisp, horizontal shape, giving the Liberty Sport a wide, stable
appearance. The Sport also features a sill cover to protect the bodysides from
road blast. The front bumper runs across the bottom of the grille with a
twin-tube appearance to create a custom accessory look.
Standard are cloth high-back bucket seats, 16-inch steel wheels, 225/75
R16 OWL all-season tires and body color grille.
Options include supplemental side-curtain air bags, power sun roof, rear cargo
organizer, six premium Infinity speakers, AM/FM radio with six-CD disc player,
16-inch aluminum wheels, 235/70 R16 OWL all-terrain
tires, engine block heater, fog lamps, SIRIUS Satellite Radio, speed control,
deep tint sunscreen glass, Skid Plate Group, Select-Trac full-time
four-wheel-drive system and Trailer Tow Group.
Jeep Renegade
The Jeep Liberty Renegade model is the image leader for Liberty. It has a
distinctive appearance, featuring a flatter hood and taller grille than Limited
and Sport. Fender flares are also molded-in color for more durability and
feature chrome-plated attachment details. Large freestanding fog lamps with
black bezels offer more visibility when off-roading and a new sill protects the
bodysides from road blast. Tow hooks and a Bright Silver Metallic appliqué
across the new molded-in color front fascia are standard features. A luggage
side rack with beefier molded-in color structural end pieces, and a Brushed
Silver Metallic tubular side rail enhances the Renegade’s rugged appearance.
Renegade features functional rock rails, and available 235/70
R16 all-terrain tires with wider, more aggressive treads.
Standard are cloth high-back bucket seats, speed control, deep tint sunscreen
glass, 16-inch aluminum wheels, tow hooks, fender flares with decorative
attachments and body color grille.
Options include supplemental side-curtain air bags, power six-way passenger
seat, heated front seats, power sun roof, rear cargo organizer, six premium
Infinity speakers, AM/FM radio with six-CD disc player, SIRIUS Satellite Radio,
UConnect hands-free communication, overhead light bar, four skid plates, 235/70
R16 OWL all-terrain tires, engine block heater, fog lamps, GPS display
with navigation radio, Skid Plate Group, Select-Trac full-time four-wheel-drive
system, taillamp guards and Trailer Tow Group. An optional Luxury Group includes
deluxe door trim panel, instrument cluster with tachometer, mini overhead
console, power front driver and passenger leather seats, power heated, fold-away
mirrors, rearview auto dim mirror, traveler/mini trip odometer, universal garage
door opener and vehicle information center.
Jeep Liberty Diesel
Jeep Liberty offered the first diesel in the U.S. mid-size SUV segment in the
2005 model year. Returning in 2006 in the Liberty is the 2.8-liter common rail
diesel (CRD) engine. The 2.8-liter CRD is available on the 4x4 Sport and Limited
models, providing those vehicles with the torque of a V-8, the performance of a
V-6 and the fuel economy of a four-cylinder engine.
Providing class-leading torque and unsurpassed towing of 5,000 lbs, the
2.8-liter CRD engine is rated at an estimated 160 horsepower at 3,800 rpm and
with 295 lb-ft of torque at 1,800 rpm. Highway driving range is approximately
500 highway miles on a tank of fuel, the best in the mid-size SUV class. The
Liberty diesel’s estimated mileage is 21 city/26 highway, providing up to 32
percent better fuel economy than comparable gas engines. Diesel engines reduce
CO2 emissions by an average of 20 percent.
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