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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Right-sized Packaging
The vehicle's 114.8-inch wheelbase is 5.3 inches longer than the model it
replaces and contributes to an overall vehicle length that is 1.8 inches longer
than the prior model. The longer wheelbase ...
Crossing Logs
To cross a log, approach it at a slight angle (approximately 10 to 15 degrees).
This allows one front tire to be on top of the log while the other just starts to
climb the log. While climbing the ...
Power Steering Fluid Check
Checking the power steering fluid level at a defined
service interval is not required. The fluid should only be
checked if a leak is suspected, abnormal noises are
apparent, and/or the system is ...