In the total redesign for 2008, Liberty has taken on more of what we think of as "Jeep" characteristics, particularly on the outside. Up front the traditional Jeep grille is still there, but the headlamps are larger and the front fascia covers a fully redesigned bumper assembly. Take a look from the side and the Liberty is a bit longer than the previous generation and has a bit more glitter with chrome accenting. Wheel openings have a bit more flare to them and if you move around to the back you see that the wheel wells are pretty much filled up. Raise you head a bit and you will be looking right at the redesigned tailgate and tail light assemblies.
Both front buckets are quite comfortable with pronounced side and thigh bolsters. On the side, the bolsters went about their job of holding your torso in place unobtrusively. The bolsters in the seat cushion on the other hand were very noticeable, particularly if you have a bucket that doesn't quite fit in this seat. The bolsters were always noticeable and did an excellent job of holding legs in place.
Move to the back and you will find that two adults can sit in acceptable comfort. The seat looks plain, but once in place, your tush will be comfy. Leg and knee room can be a bit tight with a tall driver and if you forget to turn of the power seat's exit feature, you may get one or two passengers a bit unhappy when they have to get their feet out of the foot well and their knees up around their ears before that power seat grinds back to the rear of the seat track. A read of the manual says there are three seat belts in the rear, but I would bet that only two would be comfortable. If the third occupant is a bit on the large side, you had all best be real close friends, or you will be after the ride is done!
Jeep has chosen to drop the diesel engine option for 2008 and use the 3.7 litre V6 as the only engine in the Liberty. This workhorse V6 puts out 210 horsepower and 235 lb.ft. of torque with the assistance of a single overhead camshaft (SOHC) and regular unleaded fuel.
As with all the other jeep products, you can get your Liberty "Trail Rated" which just means that it will have all the stuff on it that it should have, like skid plates, four wheel drive, tow hooks and such.
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| The Liberty is aimed at those who would like a small Jeep. |
Both front buckets are quite comfortable with pronounced side and thigh bolsters. On the side, the bolsters went about their job of holding your torso in place unobtrusively. The bolsters in the seat cushion on the other hand were very noticeable, particularly if you have a bucket that doesn't quite fit in this seat. The bolsters were always noticeable and did an excellent job of holding legs in place.
Move to the back and you will find that two adults can sit in acceptable comfort. The seat looks plain, but once in place, your tush will be comfy. Leg and knee room can be a bit tight with a tall driver and if you forget to turn of the power seat's exit feature, you may get one or two passengers a bit unhappy when they have to get their feet out of the foot well and their knees up around their ears before that power seat grinds back to the rear of the seat track. A read of the manual says there are three seat belts in the rear, but I would bet that only two would be comfortable. If the third occupant is a bit on the large side, you had all best be real close friends, or you will be after the ride is done!
Jeep has chosen to drop the diesel engine option for 2008 and use the 3.7 litre V6 as the only engine in the Liberty. This workhorse V6 puts out 210 horsepower and 235 lb.ft. of torque with the assistance of a single overhead camshaft (SOHC) and regular unleaded fuel.
As with all the other jeep products, you can get your Liberty "Trail Rated" which just means that it will have all the stuff on it that it should have, like skid plates, four wheel drive, tow hooks and such.
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| This workhorse V6 puts out 210 horsepower and 235 lb.ft. of torque. |