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Jeep Liberty
2002-2004 Jeep Liberty
Manufacturer DaimlerChrysler (2002-07)
Chrysler LLC (2008-present)
Production 2002-present
Assembly Toledo, Ohio
Predecessor Jeep Cherokee
Class Compact SUV
Body style(s) 4-door SUV
Layout Front-engine, Rear-wheel drive / Four-wheel drive
Related Dodge Nitro
First generation
2007 Jeep Liberty
Production 2002-2007
Platform Chrysler KJ platform
Engine(s) 2. The automotive industry is the industry involved in the design development manufacture marketing and sale of Motor vehicles In 2007 more than 73 million motor vehicles Daimler AG ( (formerly DaimlerChrysler AG) is a German car corporation (not to be confused with the British car-maker Daimler Motor Company) and Chrysler LLC is an American Automobile manufacturer that has been producing Automobiles since 1925 This article is about the city in Ohio, USA. For Toledo Spain, see that article See also Jeep Cherokee for other models using this name The Jeep Cherokee (XJ was a Monocoque (unibody Compact Car classification is subjective since many vehicles fall into multiple categories or do not fit well into any Compact SUV is a class of small Sport utility vehicles with a length roughly between 4 Cars can come in a large variety of different body styles. Some are still in production while others are of historical interest only A sport utility vehicle ( SUV) is a generic marketing description for a rugged automotive vehicle similar to a Station wagon but built on a light-truck chassis In Automotive design layout specifies where on the car the Engine and Drive wheels are found A front-mounted engine describes the placement of an Automobile engine in front of the vehicle passenger compartment Four-wheel drive, 4WD, or 4x4 ("four by four" is a four-wheeled Vehicle with a drivetrain that allows all four Wheels to The Dodge Nitro is a Compact SUV from the Dodge division of Chrysler LLC. An automobile platform is a shared set of common design engineering and production efforts as well as major components over a number of outwardly distinct models and even types of 4 L PowerTech I4
 •Displacement:144. The PowerTech was a new engine family for Chrysler, and was not based on the Chrysler A engine as existing Chrysler V8s were The straight-4 or inline-4 engine (often abbreviated I4 or L4) is a four cylinder Internal combustion engine with all four cylinders 0 CID (2,360 cc)[1]
 •Stroke: 3. A cubic inch (plural cubic inches) is a non- SI unit of Volume, equal to the volume of a Cube with sides of one Inch. 82 in (97 mm)[1]
 •Bore: 3. 46 in (88 mm)[1]
 •Power: 172 hp (128 kW)
3. 7 L PowerTech V6
 •Displacement:226. The PowerTech was a new engine family for Chrysler, and was not based on the Chrysler A engine as existing Chrysler V8s were A V6 engine is a V engine with six cylinders mounted on the Crankcase in two banks of three cylinders 0 CID (3,701 cc)[2]
 •Stroke: 3. 57 in (91 mm)[2]
 •Bore: 3. 66 in (93 mm)[2]
 •Power: 172 hp (128 kW)
2. 8 L VM Motori CRD turbo I4
 •Displacement:171 CID (2,768 cc)[3]
 •Stroke: 3. VM Motori SpA is a Diesel engine manufacturing company in Cento, Italy, which is the heart of Emilia Romagna and also home to Ferrari A turbocharger, or turbo, is an air Compressor used for forced-induction of an Internal combustion engine. 94 in (100 mm)[3]
 •Bore: 3. 70 in (94 mm)[3]
 •Power: 160 hp (120 kW)[3]
 •Torque: 295 ft·lbf (400 N·m)[3]
Transmission(s) 5-speed NVG NV1500 manual
5-speed NVG NV3500 manual
6-speed NVG NSG370 manual
4-speed Chrysler 42RLE automatic
5-speed Mercedes W5A400 Transmission (CRD only)
Wheelbase 104. New Venture Gear, now Magna, or New Process Gear a division of Magna Powertrain was a Joint-venture Automobile transmission company set up A manual transmission (also known as a stick shift or just 'stick' 'straight drive' or standard transmission) is a type of transmission used in The NV3500 is a medium duty 5-speed overdrive Manual transmission manufactured by New Venture Gear used by GM and Dodge in compact and fullsize light trucks The Chrysler NSG370 is a 6-speed overdrive manual transmission sourced from Mercedes. The Ultradrive is a 4-speed Automatic transmission from Chrysler Corporation. An automatic transmission (commonly "AT" or "Auto" is an Automobile Gearbox that can change Gear ratios automatically as the vehicle In both road and rail Vehicles the wheelbase is the distance between the centers of the front and rear wheels 2 in (2647 mm)
Length 2005-07: 174. 7 in (4437 mm)
2002-04: 174. 2 in (4425 mm)
Width 2002-04: 71. 1 in (1806 mm)
2005-07: 71. 8 in (1824 mm)
Height 2002-04: 73. 2 in (1860 mm)
2005-07: 69. 8 in (1773 mm)
Curb weight 4033 lb (1829 kg)
Second generation
2008 Jeep Liberty
Production 2008-present
Platform Chrysler KK platform
Engine(s) 3. Curb weight is the total Weight of a Vehicle with standard equipment all necessary operating Consumables (e An automobile platform is a shared set of common design engineering and production efforts as well as major components over a number of outwardly distinct models and even types of 7 L PowerTech V6
 •Displacement:226. The PowerTech was a new engine family for Chrysler, and was not based on the Chrysler A engine as existing Chrysler V8s were A V6 engine is a V engine with six cylinders mounted on the Crankcase in two banks of three cylinders 0 CID (3,701 cc)[2]
 •Stroke: 3. A cubic inch (plural cubic inches) is a non- SI unit of Volume, equal to the volume of a Cube with sides of one Inch. 57 in (91 mm)[2]
 •Bore: 3. 66 in (93 mm)[2]
 •Power: 210 hp (160 kW)
Transmission(s) 4-speed automatic
6-speed manual
Wheelbase 106. In both road and rail Vehicles the wheelbase is the distance between the centers of the front and rear wheels 1 in (2695 mm)
Length 176. 9 in (4493 mm)
Width 72. 4 in (1840 mm)
Height 70. 1 in (1780 mm)
Related Dodge Nitro

The Jeep Liberty (KJ/KK), or Jeep Cherokee (KJ/KK) outside North America, is a compact SUV produced by the Jeep marque of Chrysler. The Dodge Nitro is a Compact SUV from the Dodge division of Chrysler LLC. Compact SUV is a class of small Sport utility vehicles with a length roughly between 4 Jeep is an Automobile Marque (and registered trademark of Chrysler. Chrysler LLC is an American Automobile manufacturer that has been producing Automobiles since 1925 It was introduced for 2002 with styling inspired by the Dakar[4] and Jeepster[5] concept cars. The Liberty, nominated for the North American Truck of the Year award for 2002, was intended as a replacement for the discontinued Jeep Cherokee (XJ). The North American Car of the Year is an Automobile award voted annually in January at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. See also Jeep Cherokee for other models using this name The Jeep Cherokee (XJ was a Monocoque (unibody Compact The Liberty sits in size between the Patriot/Compass and Grand Cherokee in Jeep's SUV lineup, but priced between the Wrangler and Grand Cherokee. The Jeep Patriot (MK74 is a Compact Crossover SUV introduced in early 2007 for the 2007 model year by the Jeep marque of Chrysler. The Jeep Compass (MK49 is a compact Crossover SUV introduced for the 2007 Model year. The Jeep Grand Cherokee is a Mid-size unibody Sport utility vehicle produced by the Jeep division of Chrysler. It was the smallest of the 4-door Jeep SUVs up until the 4-door Compass and Patriot arrived for 2007. The Jeep Compass (MK49 is a compact Crossover SUV introduced for the 2007 Model year.

70 percent of Liberty buyers are new to the Jeep marque. It is assembled at the Toledo North Assembly factory in Toledo, Ohio. The Toledo Complex is an Automobile factory in Toledo Ohio. It is currently owned by Chrysler, but has been in operation as an automobile assembly plant This article is about the city in Ohio, USA. For Toledo Spain, see that article

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First generation KJ (2002-2007)

Three trim levels were offered for the Jeep Liberty: the top end Limited, a more rugged looking Renegade, or the base Sport. All are available with either 2WD or 4WD. Four-wheel drive, 4WD, or 4x4 ("four by four" is a four-wheeled Vehicle with a drivetrain that allows all four Wheels to In 2007, the Renegade trim level was replaced with the Latitude that appears to focus on a more urban appearance.

The Liberty was the first Jeep to use two new PowerTech engines, the 150 hp 2. The PowerTech was a new engine family for Chrysler, and was not based on the Chrysler A engine as existing Chrysler V8s were 4 L I4, dropped in 2006, and the 210 hp 3. The litre or liter (see spelling differences) is a unit of Volume. The straight-4 or inline-4 engine (often abbreviated I4 or L4) is a four cylinder Internal combustion engine with all four cylinders 7 L V6. A V6 engine is a V engine with six cylinders mounted on the Crankcase in two banks of three cylinders A VM Motori 2. VM Motori SpA is a Diesel engine manufacturing company in Cento, Italy, which is the heart of Emilia Romagna and also home to Ferrari 8 L I4 common rail turbodiesel became available in CRD branded 2005-2006 Sport and Limited models. A turbocharger, or turbo, is an air Compressor used for forced-induction of an Internal combustion engine. A diesel engine is an Internal combustion engine which operates using the Diesel cycle (named after Dr The diesel utilized a variable geometry turbocharger and generated 160 horsepower (120 kW) and 295 pound-feet of torque. Variable geometry turbocharger s ( VGT s are a family of Turbochargers usually designed to allow the effective Aspect ratio (sometimes called A/R Ratio of This article deals with the unit of force For the unit of mass see Pound (mass. A torque (τ in Physics, also called a moment (of force is a pseudo- vector that measures the tendency of a force to rotate an object about The overbuilt nature of the diesel powerplant added nearly 200 pounds to the CRD's curb weight versus the gasoline model. Curb weight is the total Weight of a Vehicle with standard equipment all necessary operating Consumables (e DaimlerChrysler introduced the CRD to gauge the marketability of diesel engines in North America; diesels are already quite common in Europe. Jeep exceeded their expectations by selling 10,000 Liberty CRD models in the first calendar year of sales.

Only available in 2005 and 2006 for the Sport and Limited models, the 2. 8L VM Motori CRD has since been discontinued due to stricter 2007 United States diesel emission standards. Maine, Vermont, Massachusetts, New York, and California had already banned sale of the vehicle due to their rigid state emissions regulations. A 3. 0L CRD engine, based on a Mercedes-Benz BlueTec design, is still in production for the Jeep Grand Cherokee. Mercedes-Benz is a German manufacturer of luxury Automobiles Buses coaches and Trucks It is currently a division of the BlueTec is Daimler AG 's name for its two Nitrogen oxide (NOx reducing systems for use in their Diesel Automobile engines The Jeep Grand Cherokee is a Mid-size unibody Sport utility vehicle produced by the Jeep division of Chrysler.

The Liberty was not the first Jeep vehicle to use an independent front suspension, as the Jeep Wagoneer first used it in the 1960s. Independent suspension is a broad term for any Automobile suspension system that allows each wheel on the same Axle to move vertically (i The Jeep Wagoneer was an early Sport utility vehicle (SUV produced under varying Marques from 1963 to 1991 The Jeep Wagoneer with the independent front suspension was never put into production, due to how fast the bushings would wear out. This makes the Liberty the first production Jeep with independent front suspension.

Four Wheel Drive Systems

The Liberty is available with either a part time Command-Trac or full time Selec-Trac transfer case. Jeep uses a variety of Four-wheel drive and All-wheel drive systems on their various vehicles. Jeep uses a variety of Four-wheel drive and All-wheel drive systems on their various vehicles. The Command-Trac transfer case has four positions: 2-HI, 4-HI, Neutral, and 4-LO. The lever is placed in 2WD HI for regular driving, this allows the two rear tires to receive power. The second position, 4WD HI, is used for driving on slippery or loose pavement. This position locks both the front and rear drive shafts together splitting engine power equally between all four tires. The third position, Neutral, disengages both drive shafts from the transfer case allowing the car to roll freely, this is used for towing behind another vehicle, for example. The last position, 4WD LO is used for situations in which there is very little traction, this position, like 4WD HI locks both the front and rear drive shafts together, but using a lower gear ratio. This lower gear ratio allows for more torque; the included torque multiplier allows for 2. 72 times the amount of torque, but the speed is limited to around 25 MPH max. It should be noted that using 4WD HI or LO on dry pavement is hazardous to vehicle components, through drive line binding and wheel-hop.

The Selec-Trac transfer case has five positions: 2-HI, 4-HI Part-Time, 4-HI Full-Time, Neutral, and 4-LO. Jeep uses a variety of Four-wheel drive and All-wheel drive systems on their various vehicles. This transfer case is different from the Command-Trac transfer only in the extra 4WD HI Full-Time position. The 4WD HI Full-Time position adds the same traction benefits that the part-time 4WD setting offers, but features an open differential between the front and rear axles to allow the two axles to spin at independent speeds and eliminate drive line binding and wheel-hop. This position gives the rear wheels 60% of the engine's power and the front wheels 40% of the engine's power. The division of power and open center differential allows the Selec-Trac transfer case to be theoretically operated at all times in an "All Wheel Drive" mode with no adverse effects.

International versions

Numerous versions are available in markets outside of the U. S. and Canada.

A commercial Cherokee version with 2. 5 CRD engine and five-speed transmission rated at 34. 4 mpg–imp (8. 21 L/100 km / 28. 6 mpg–U. S. ) has a completely flat cargo area (the rear seat area has a carpeted full-length galvanized metal floor) and the rear quarter glass and rear door glass is replaced with fixed body colored aluminium panels (the front doors have power windows). For additional cargo security a removable floor to ceiling metal and mesh bulkhead is optional. In European markets, VAT registered buyers can claim back the tax paid as this qualifies as a Commercial Vehicle.

Second generation KK (2008-present)

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, which is built on the same platform. The Dodge Nitro is a Compact SUV from the Dodge division of Chrysler LLC. The 2008 Liberty debuted at the 2007 New York International Auto Show. The New York International Auto Show is an annual Auto show held in late March or early April [6]

The Liberty has dropped its four-cylinder option because of the Patriot and Compass crossover SUVs taking its place as Jeep's four-cylinder vehicles. The Jeep Patriot (MK74 is a Compact Crossover SUV introduced in early 2007 for the 2007 model year by the Jeep marque of Chrysler. The Jeep Compass (MK49 is a compact Crossover SUV introduced for the 2007 Model year. A Crossover &mdash variously called XUV or CUV, for crossover utility vehicle &mdash is a marketing term for a vehicle that derives from a car while borrowing The iron-block, aluminum-head V6 is the only engine for 2008. A V6 engine is a V engine with six cylinders mounted on the Crankcase in two banks of three cylinders Towing capacity is 5000 pounds. For now, there is no diesel model for the U. S. Jeep stopped building the Liberty CRD for the American market because it could not meet tougher 2007 emissions standards. Transmission choices are both carry-overs: a six-speed manual or a four-speed automatic. A manual transmission (also known as a stick shift or just 'stick' 'straight drive' or standard transmission) is a type of transmission used in An automatic transmission (commonly "AT" or "Auto" is an Automobile Gearbox that can change Gear ratios automatically as the vehicle Standard equipment includes electronic stability control with roll mitigation, traction control, and anti-lock brakes with brake assist. A traction control system ( TCS) also known as Anti-Slip Regulation ( ASR) on current production Vehicles are typically (but not necessarily An anti-lock braking system, or ABS (from the German, A nti' b' lockier' s' ystem) is a safety system on Motor vehicles New Features include standard are side airbags and optional features are rain-sensing wipers. Sirius Satellite Radio, Bluetooth, a navigation system, and the MyGig entertainment system, complete with a 20GB hard drive, are options. Bluetooth is a wireless protocol utilizing short-range communications technology facilitating data transmission over short distances from fixed and/or mobile devices creating wireless A gigabyte (derived from the SI prefix Giga-) is a unit of Information or Computer A hard disk drive ( HDD) commonly referred to as a hard drive, hard disk, or fixed disk drive, is a Non-volatile storage device

Two models will be offered at rollout: Sport and Limited. Wheel choices are 16-, 17- and 18-inch (460 mm). Among the more distinctive features is the Sky Slider, a power roof made from “reinforced acrylic cloth” that opens over the front and rear seats. The Sky Slider opens up to 60inches by 30 inches (760 mm), or 5 ft (1. 5 m) by 2. 5 ft (0. 76 m), which is the largest opening in its class. Jeep claims that the idea behind the Sky Slider was to give consumers the open-air feeling from previous Jeep models while maintaining the rigidity and safety of a sturdy frame. [7]

References

  1. ^ a b c Jeep - Specs & Upgrades:. Chrysler LLC. Retrieved on 2008-04-16. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1178 BC - A Solar eclipse may have marked the return of Odysseus, legendary King of Ithaca, to his kingdom
  2. ^ a b c d e f Jeep - Specs & Upgrades:. Chrysler LLC. Retrieved on 2008-05-05. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 553 - The Second Council of Constantinople begins 1215 - Rebel Barons renounce their allegiance to King John
  3. ^ a b c d e 2005 Liberty KJ Specifications. Jeep Horizons. Retrieved on 2008-04-16. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1178 BC - A Solar eclipse may have marked the return of Odysseus, legendary King of Ithaca, to his kingdom
  4. ^ Jeep Dakar Concept - Mojeepin.com
  5. ^ Jeep Jeepster Concept - MoJeepin.com
  6. ^ 2008 Jeep Liberty Front Corner Photo
  7. ^ 2008 Jeep Liberty - Overview for Jeep Liberty - CarGurus

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