"Jeep Liberty" is a member of the familySUV, the manufacturer of which has become the American carmaker Chrysler. Since 2014, it belongs to the Italian concern Fiat under the leadership of Sergio Markionne. But the Italian colleagues have nothing to do with this model, since it was produced in the period from 2001 to 2013. Production was established in the northwestern city of Toledo, Ohio. In other countries, "Liberty" was sold under the more well-known brand Cherokee.
In the post-Soviet space, Jeep is one offirst gave an idea to a wide audience about the family of luxury and powerful SUVs. So, Jeep - "Jeep", has become the nominal name of any SUV in the CIS countries and is used to this day. Although, of course, "Jeep" is the same brand as the "Volvo", "Toyota", "BMW" or "Chevrolet".
The first model of an SUV appeared at an auto show inthe American city of Detroit in 2001. It was the third generation of the Jeep Cherokee with the KJ index, which replaced the XJ. Thus was born the "Jeep" model "Liberty", in the European car market, he remained under the name of the Jeep Cherokee KJ.
On this American SUV for the first time wascommissioned steering rack instead of the traditional steering gear. "Liberty" was going not only in the United States, the assembly shops were in Egypt, Venezuela, Iran. Since 2005, the car has acquired "upgrades" in the form of a modified grille and a flat bonnet. Also, close attention was paid to the safety level of the vehicle.
On the presented SUV was installedindependent suspension system. This was not a novelty for this brand, previously this design was seen on the model Wagoneer, sample 1963.
Initially, Chrysler developers planned three complete sets of "Jeep Liberty":
The most luxurious equipment was considered Limited, and the base Sport.
The budget "Liberty" version of "Sport" wasequipped with a four-cylinder engine with 147 hp, had a manual gearbox, some models were equipped with an ABS system, the kit included two airbags, air conditioning, power steering and an electric drive control side mirrors.
Also produced equipment with a V-shaped "six" volume of 3.7 liters. 204 hp and a four-speed automatic transmission.
Sport 2.5 TD had on board:
Externally, the diesel version differed plastic extenders wheel arch in black or gray.
Both versions, compared with the previous one, turned out to be more powerful and had a variety of additional optional packages.
The main engine configuration "Jeep LibertyLimited "was characterized by a volume of 3.7 liters. With a V-shaped arrangement of six cylinders. A distinctive feature of the version was the wheel arch extensions, painted in the body color.
Basic equipment "Limited" acquired:
European versions were supplied only with leather salons, automatic transmission 4 or 5-speed and permanent all-wheel drive system.
If you look at the photo of "Jeep Liberty Renegade", then its appearance gives "brutality" in comparison with the entire line of "Liberty". Version could boast:
"Renegade" flaunted lanterns on the roof,decorative screws fastening wheel arch extensions, metal insert on the front bumper and had a "predatory" look of the body. In 2005, during a restyled company for its own models of "Liberty", "Renegade" received a flat-shaped "family" hood.
Let's get acquainted with this model."Jeep Liberty Patriot" - under this name, the brainchild of Chrysler is known only in the United States. In Russia, the name "Patriot" was patented for the Ulyanovsk Automobile Plant. Therefore, this model in the CIS is sold without the latest prefix in the name. More specifically, the Jeep Patriot is the second generation of Liberty.
His presentation was held in New York at the auto show held in April 2006. The SUV was designed on the basis of the MK, which serves as the base and another car - Jeep Compass.
Of all the models, the "Patriot" is characterized by the mostinexpensive option. It is produced in Canada and directly for the USA it is completed with a gasoline engine with a volume of 2 and 2.4 liters. The diesel version has 2 and 2.2 liters. Comes with a 5-speed manual transmission for gasoline engines, a 6-speed manual transmission for the diesel version and a 6-speed automatic transmission.
The characteristics of "Jeep Liberty" indicatethat the SUV has a high level of terrain, responsive handling and comfort. On the Russian car market there are models with a 2.4-liter gasoline engine with 170 hp. and a diesel engine 2 l, 140 hp The transmission is dominated by a 6-speed manual gearbox.
Four-wheel drive has two options: permanent with locking and downshifting.
Directly the car is a five-seat SUV with constantly activated front-wheel drive and plug-in rear.
Technical parameters are as follows:
Given the subjective opinions based on feedback from the owners of the Jeep Liberty, the following qualities of the car can be identified:
Also, car owners have noted and somelimitations. Do not like the finishing plastic in the cabin - often scratched, and withdraw them becomes problematic. Many complain about the poor illumination of the roadway due to weak headlights. For the SUV too low fastened front bumper.
