Exterior
Over the past few years, Jeep has consistently designed vehicles in the vein of its beloved Cherokee of the 1980s — the large Commander and small Patriot both share that look. The Liberty once had some stylish, rounded design elements, but no more (see a side-by-side comparison with the 2007 model). The 2008 version is all box, to help achieve that Cherokee aura. The abrupt angles, however, don't recall the classic Cherokee so much as they do World War II-era Jeeps. It's a masculine appearance that may turn off the avid female buyers that made the original Liberty such a strong seller.
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On the Trail
Jeep's "Trail Rated" badge, which signals a host of off-road capabilities,
seems superfluous here. With locking front and rear axles, a disconnecting front
stabilizer bar for additional ...
Hill Climbing
Hill climbing requires good judgment and a good understanding of your abilities
and your vehicle’s limitations.
Hills can cause serious problems. Some are just too steep to climb and should
not ...
Electronic Speed Control — If Equipped
When engaged, the Electronic Speed Control takes over
accelerator operations at speeds greater than 25 mph
(40 km/h).
The Electronic Speed Control buttons are located on the
right side of the s ...