Jeep Liberty
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2012 Jeep Liberty
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Jeep (Chrysler) |
| Production | 2001[1]–August 21st, 2012 |
| Model years | 2002–2012 |
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| Class | Compact SUV |
| Body style | 4-door SUV |
| Layout | Front-engine, Rear-wheel drive / Four-wheel drive |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Jeep Cherokee (XJ) |
| Successor | Jeep Cherokee (KL) |
The Jeep Liberty, or Jeep Cherokee (KJ/KK) outside North America, is a compact SUV produced by Jeep for the model years 2002–2012. Introduced as a replacement for the Cherokee (XJ), the Liberty was priced between the Wrangler and Grand Cherokee. It was the smallest of the 4-door Jeep SUVs up until the car based 4-door Compass and Patriot arrived for 2007. The Liberty featured unibody-construction. It was assembled at the Toledo North Assembly Plant in the United States, as well as in other countries including Egypt and Venezuela. In 2010 estimates by Jeep were that 70% of Liberty buyers were new to the marque.[3] The Liberty ceased production on August 16, 2012. The next generation restored the previous nameplate of Jeep Cherokee that was always used outside of North America.
First generation KJ (2002–2007)
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Inspired by styling from the Dakar[4] and Jeepster[5] concept vehicles, the Liberty was intended as a replacement for the discontinued Jeep Cherokee. The Liberty also marked a few firsts for Jeep. It was the first Jeep vehicle to use rack and pinion steering.[6] It's also the first Jeep to use the two then-new PowerTech engines; the 150 horsepower (110 kW) 2.4 L straight-4, which was discontinued in 2006, and the 210 horsepower (160 kW) 3.7 L V6. However, the Liberty was not the first Jeep vehicle to use an independent front suspension, as the Jeep Wagoneer first used it in the 1963 model. But, that independent front suspension was limited to four wheel drive versions and, even then, was a short lived option.[7] In addition, the Liberty was nominated for the North American Truck of the Year award for 2002.
Three trim levels were initially offered; the top end Limited, a more rugged looking Renegade and the base Sport. All were made available with either 2WD or 4WD. In 2005, all Liberty received a minor facelift. The 2005, 2006 Renegade and 2005 Rocky Mountain Edition Liberties received an exclusive flat hood and taller grille. In 2007, the Renegade trim level was replaced with the Latitude which appeared to focus more on an urban appearance and lost the Renegade trim's unique hood and grille.
Second generation KK (2008–2012)
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The Jeep Liberty received a complete redesign for the 2008 model year with a more boxy and off-road look, like that of the 2007 Dodge Nitro, the latter of which lasted until its final production in December 2011. The 2008 Liberty debuted at the 2007 New York International Auto Show.[8]
With the smaller Patriot and Compass crossover SUVs now available to cater to MPG-conscious buyers, the four-cylinder engine was dropped from the Liberty's offerings. The iron-block, aluminum-head V6 was the only engine available for 2008. Towing capacity was 5,000 pounds (2,268 kg). Jeep discontinued the Liberty CRD for the American market because it couldn't meet tougher 2007 emissions standards for diesel engines. Transmission choices were both carry-overs: a six-speed manual or a four-speed automatic. Standard equipment included electronic stability control with roll mitigation, traction control, and anti-lock brakes with brake assist. New Features included standard side airbags. Optional features are rain-sensing wipers, Sirius Satellite Radio, Bluetooth, a navigation system, and the MyGig entertainment system, complete with a 30GB hard drive.
Total U.S. sales
| Calendar Year | Sales |
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| 2001 | 88,485 |
| 2002 | 171,212 |
| 2003 | 162,987 |
| 2004 | 167,376 |
| 2005 | 166,883 |
| 2006 | 133,557 |
| 2007 | 92,105 |
| 2008[9] | 66,911 |
| 2009[10] | 43,503 |
| 2010[11] | 49,564 |
| 2011[12] | 66,684 |
| 2012[13] | 75,483 |
Notes
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Wikibooks has a book on the topic of: Jeep Liberty |
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| CJ-7 | Wrangler (YJ) | Wrangler (TJ) | Wrangler (JK) | Wrangler (JL) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wrangler Unlimited (LJ) | Wrangler Unlimited (JKU) | Wrangler Unlimited (JLU) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Subcompact crossover | Renegade | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Compact crossover | Compass (MK49) | Compass (MP) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Compact SUV | Cherokee/Wagoneer (XJ) | Liberty/Cherokee (KJ) | Liberty/Cherokee (KK) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Mid-size crossover | Commander/Meridian | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Grand Cherokee (WK) | Grand Cherokee (WK2) | Grand Cherokee (WL) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Mid-size SUV | Grand Cherokee/Grand Wagoneer (ZJ) | Grand Cherokee (WJ) | Commander (XK) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Full-size SUV | Cherokee (SJ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wagoneer (SJ) | Grand Wagoneer (SJ) | Wagoneer/Grand Wagoneer (WS) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Compact pickup | CJ-8 (Scrambler) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Comanche (MJ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Midsize pickup | CJ-10 | Gladiator (JT) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Full-size pickup | J-Series | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Legend | Vehicle not available in North America | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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