The Jeep Liberty is a four door

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four-door manufactured and marketed by

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for model years 2002–2012 over two generations, internally designed the KJ (2002-2007) and KK (2008-2012), respectively. Both generations were marketed globally, including as the Jeep Cherokee outside North America. Introduced as a replacement for the Cherokee (XJ), the Liberty was priced between the Wrangler and

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and was the smallest of the 4-door Jeep SUVs until the car based 4-door

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arrived for 2007. Both generations were assembled at the Toledo North Assembly Plant in the United States and other countries including Egypt and Venezuela. The KK generation was manufactured alongside the closely related Dodge Nitro. Production ended in August, 2012. The Liberty was superseded by the Jeep Cherokee.

First generation KJ (2002–2007)

Inspired by styling from the ''Dakar'' and ''Jeepster'' concept vehicles, the Liberty replaced the discontinued Jeep Cherokee. The Liberty was the first Jeep vehicle to use

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steering, and was the first Jeep to use the two then-new '' PowerTech'' engines; the 2.4 L

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, which was discontinued in 2006, and the 3.7 L V6, as well as a short-lived 2.8 L VM Motori turbo diesel (2005-2006 only). The Liberty was also the first Jeep vehicle to use an independent front suspension since the 1963-1965 Jeep Wagoneer. Three trim levels were initially offered; ''Limited'', ''Renegade'' and the base ''Sport''. All were made available with either 2WD or 4WD. In 2005, all models received a minor facelift. The 2005, 2006 ''Renegade'' and 2005 ''Rocky Mountain Edition'' Liberties received an exclusive flat hood and taller grille. In 2007, the ''Renegade'' trim level was replaced with the ''Latitude'' and lost the ''Renegade'' trim's unique hood and grill. The Liberty was nominated for the North American Truck of the Year award for 2002, though safety recalls persisted.

Second generation KK (2008–2012)

The Jeep Liberty received a complete redesign for the 2008 model year and was marketed along with the closely related Dodge Nitro. The 2008 Liberty debuted at the 2007

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s now available to cater to economy conscious buyers, the four-cylinder engine was dropped from the Liberty's offerings. The iron-block, aluminum-head V6 was the only engine available for 2008. Towing capacity was . Jeep discontinued the Liberty CRD for the American market because it could not meet tougher 2007 emissions standards for diesel engines. Transmission choices were both carry-overs: a six-speed

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or a four-speed automatic. Standard equipment included electronic stability control with roll mitigation, traction control, and

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with brake assist. Jeep offered a rare 2WD version on the "Jet" model. New Features included standard side airbags. Optional features are rain-sensing wipers,

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, and the

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Total U.S. sales

Notes

References

External links

* {{Jeep car timeline

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