Jeep Liberty - from Cherokee and Compass to "freedom"

Of course, not one of the car enthusiasts will dispute the fact that one of the most popular SUVs ever produced in America is the Cherokee jeep. However, the fathers of this car did not stop there and decided to conquer the four-wheeled Olympus with his new brainchild. He became a jeep Liberty. Excellent maneuverability, driving wheels of the front and rear axle, overcoming various obstacles and astounding dynamic properties - these are the main characteristics for the cars of this family.

Clear and sharp body lines without any smooth curves, a powerful front and brutal rear, and, as is typical, installed at an angle of 90 degrees to the horizon, the windshield - it is these features that confirm that we have a real jeep in front of us. Liberty became very popular in Russia, where his original name Patriot (as the car is known in the European, Asian and American markets) had to be replaced by the freedom-loving name Liberty (in English it means "freedom"). The reasons for this marketing move are very simple. This is due to the fact that the domestic machine-building plant UAZ has already patented the previous name of the car on the territory of the country , and the Americans could not use it. Therefore, they decided to stop at a sufficiently capacious and elegant name - Freedom.

A distinctive feature of cars of the Jeep Liberty family is a radiator grille, divided into seven parts by vertical slats. This four-wheeled monster has a very rough and steep temper. Sports characteristics, which it supplied the producers, emphasize its difference from other SUVs.

The Liberty jeep boasts a high fit and a 2.5 cm clearance, an exceptional suspension stroke, the front part of which is harmoniously interfaced to the rigid rear axle, the steering wheel rim, the fog lights that are now closer to the center, new seventeen-inch-size wheel disks and other bells and whistles . This car is ideal for those who want to become the owner of a universal and everywhere passable vehicle with a sporty disposition.

Jeep Liberty is the new generation of the Compass Jeep, which was not very warmly received by motorists. From the previous generation in the new car remained an interior interior, surrounded by harsh plastic. At the same time there are complete sets, where the seats are covered with leather, however, everything depends on the client's desire. For an additional fee, you can install an excellent optional system, which includes an audio system with speakers and a CD changer, the control of which is functionally located on the handlebars. In addition, this includes other pleasant things.

Under the hood of the car can meet a 2.4-liter engine with a capacity of 170 liters. With., Combined with a mechanical transmission. This is the basic type of motor in the basic configuration. In this case, customers can become owners of a powerful four-wheeled "horse" with an automatic gearbox. The volume and power of the engine will remain the same. A more sporty version of this SUV is the Jeep Liberty Sport.

Of course, the long presence of this car on the market made it possible to draw a clear picture of its merits and demerits. The main positive quality, which is noted by almost all owners without exception, is the staggering patency of this American steel beast called the Jeep Liberty. The reviews are also full of slightly disappointed opinions about low noise insulation properties, heavy handling and slightly overestimated "appetite".