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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    Towing
    When equipped with the optional towing package, any Liberty can tow 5,000 pounds, just like the outgoing model. Even though that's plenty for this class, I'm a bit surprised Jeep didn't try to bum ...

    Sunroof Maintenance
    Use only a nonabrasive cleaner and a soft cloth to clean the glass panel. ...

    Child Restraints
    Everyone in your vehicle needs to be buckled up all the time, including babies and children. Every state in the United States and all Canadian provinces require that small children ride in prope ...