Off-road champ does a decent job on the road too
Not to unleash a drastic new fact or anything, but the average family SUV driver (and even many adventurous ones), don't push their machine's off-road abilities. In many cases, such 'utes won't see more challenging conditions than a snowy side-road or an icy driveway. To most machinery this is fine- but to a Jeep, it's almost an insult.
When off-road capability is important, it's the brand that owns the landscape on this side of affordability. Their second-generation Liberty is now on the streets and trails, promising a more comfortable on-road ride and even more capability off of it. This was never a vehicle chosen for its refinement or smooth operation- but it's now better mannered and more upper-scale and civilized than the last.
It's more serious looking than the former model too. Outside, styling is more blocky and robust, and it looks more like a smaller-scale Commander or Land Rover and less like a googly-eyed cartoon. The 'Limited' tester was dressed up with some chrome, fog lamps and alloy wheels.
It's upgraded inside too- and if you think a Jeep interior has to be dark, plain and unexciting, you've got to take a look in here. The tester came with power heated leather seating, an auto-dimming mirror, leather steering wheel with audio controls, and even a 120 volt power outlet. Contrasting colors and metallic accents create a bright and open atmosphere too- which is aided by the brands exclusive Sky Slider roof.
A $1,525 option, it's a (big) step up from a standard sunroof. Made of a layered fabric and metal assembly, the entire thing can be folded back at the push of a button, leaving the majority of the cabin open to the sky above.
There's no major wind noise on the highway, and the powerful subwoofer-equipped stereo works beneath it for a magical experience. It's as close to a convertible as the family SUV will ever be.
Visibility and agility in parking situations are decent, and the interior wins points with its great features and looks- though a few ergonomic issues detract from it.
Not to unleash a drastic new fact or anything, but the average family SUV driver (and even many adventurous ones), don't push their machine's off-road abilities. In many cases, such 'utes won't see more challenging conditions than a snowy side-road or an icy driveway. To most machinery this is fine- but to a Jeep, it's almost an insult.
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| It looks like a smaller-scale Commander or Land Rover. |
When off-road capability is important, it's the brand that owns the landscape on this side of affordability. Their second-generation Liberty is now on the streets and trails, promising a more comfortable on-road ride and even more capability off of it. This was never a vehicle chosen for its refinement or smooth operation- but it's now better mannered and more upper-scale and civilized than the last.
It's more serious looking than the former model too. Outside, styling is more blocky and robust, and it looks more like a smaller-scale Commander or Land Rover and less like a googly-eyed cartoon. The 'Limited' tester was dressed up with some chrome, fog lamps and alloy wheels.
It's upgraded inside too- and if you think a Jeep interior has to be dark, plain and unexciting, you've got to take a look in here. The tester came with power heated leather seating, an auto-dimming mirror, leather steering wheel with audio controls, and even a 120 volt power outlet. Contrasting colors and metallic accents create a bright and open atmosphere too- which is aided by the brands exclusive Sky Slider roof.
A $1,525 option, it's a (big) step up from a standard sunroof. Made of a layered fabric and metal assembly, the entire thing can be folded back at the push of a button, leaving the majority of the cabin open to the sky above.
There's no major wind noise on the highway, and the powerful subwoofer-equipped stereo works beneath it for a magical experience. It's as close to a convertible as the family SUV will ever be.
Visibility and agility in parking situations are decent, and the interior wins points with its great features and looks- though a few ergonomic issues detract from it.
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| If you think a Jeep interior has to be dark, plain and unexciting, you've got to take a look in here. |