Is the 2008 Jeep Liberty an SUV Lite?
Much less of a cute-ute than it used to be, the 2008 Jeep Liberty defines SUV-lites by not being one. TheCarConnection.com’s automotive experts researched reviews from the Web’s most respected sites and combined these findings with our own to compile this conclusive appraisal of the 2008 Jeep Liberty.
Is the Jeep Liberty a six speed car?
Not many editors from around the Web drove the 2008 Jeep Liberty with the six-speed manual, but the experts from TheCarConnection.com put hundreds of miles on one. The Liberty’s manual-shifter throws are longer than on a sports car, obviously, but the mechanical precision of the gearbox was bliss.
What kind of engine does a Jeep Liberty have?
The 3.7 replaced the 2.5 liter four-cylinder, and then went on to replace the 3.9-liter V6 engine- which were both used only on Jeeps and Chrysler trucks. The 3.7’s first use was only an option for the Jeep Liberty. As more of a “car-like” engine, the 3.7 engine offered a 210 horsepower at 5,200 rpm, with 235 lb.-ft of torque at 4,000 rpm.
Is the Jeep Liberty a 2WD or 4WD?
“The V6 engine is torquey enough to live up to its Jeep heritage, we suppose, but the progress of the Liberty (4,030 pounds in 2WD, 4,222 pounds in 4WD) is best described as deliberate. The automatic’s shifts are a bit clunky. Simply put, there are far better powertrains out there.”
When did the Jeep Liberty SUV come out?
The Jeep Liberty is a five-passenger SUV that Jeep introduced in 2002. The company continued to produce this model, with upgrades and redesigns, until eventually halting production in 2012. By Hearst Autos Research The Jeep Liberty is a five-passenger SUV that Jeep introduced in 2002.
Is the Jeep Liberty still being made outside the US?
Instead, the company went back to producing the Jeep Cherokee, which is a model that had continued to be produced outside of the United States during the Liberty’s run. The history of the Jeep Liberty has spanned two generations, according to Auto Evolution.
Is the Jeep Liberty replacing the Jeep Cherokee?
The Jeep model lineup seems to have come full circle with the Liberty replacing the Cherokee and, 10 years later, the Cherokee coming right back to take the Liberty’s place again.
Are there any problems with the Jeep Liberty?
Transmission issues, failing window controls, and airbag failures were rife and the ride uncomfortable. Despite the window, sunroof, and corrosion failures, the Liberty still manages to hold its reputation for durability and reliability.