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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Trailer Tongue Weight (TW)
The trailer tongue weight is the downward force exerted on the hitch ball by
the trailer. In most cases it should not be less than 10% or more than 15% of the
trailer load. You must consider this ...
Towing Without The Ignition Key Fob
Special care must be taken when the vehicle is towed
with the ignition in the LOCK/OFF position. The only
approved method of towing without the ignition key is
with a flatbed truck. Proper towin ...
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 ...