New
York - The Jeep® Liberty has remained a leader in
the mid-size sport-utility vehicle (SUV) market since its
introduction in 2002. The popular mid-size SUV gives off-road
enthusiasts and owners their own sense of personal freedom and
capability that only defines the Jeep brand.
All-new from the ground up for 2008, the Jeep Liberty remains true
to its legendary 4x4 heritage by offering two Jeep Trail Rated®
four-wheel-drive systems – Command-Trac® and the all-new Selec-Trac®
II. On-road ride and handling have been improved and refined with
the new independent front suspension, new five-link rear suspension
and rack-and-pinion steering.
The Liberty’s exterior has been redesigned, and takes on a more
rugged, classic Jeep look that is sure to captivate the attention of
current Jeep Liberty owners and broaden its consumer appeal. Inside,
cargo and storage space increases and seat comfort improves. Making
its world debut is the new Sky Slider™ full-open canvas roof, an
industry-exclusive; giving the Jeep Liberty that “Only in a Jeep”
open-air experience. Remote start, rain-sensing wipers, memory seats
and mirrors, and express up/down windows are added to the vehicle’s
ever-growing list of available features and options. There are two
models – Jeep Liberty Sport and Jeep Liberty Limited.
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The All New 2008 Jeep
Liberty Remains True to Its Legendary 4x4 Heritage
The 2008 Jeep
Liberty, which debuted for the first time at the New York Auto
Show, has an all new, class-exclusive Sky Slider Roof that opens
to reveal the first and second row -- or just one row
individually for an "Only Jeep" open-air experience.
“The all-new 2008 Jeep Liberty stands out from the competition by
offering customers classic Jeep design, two four-wheel-drive
systems, refined on-road ride and handling, cargo and utility, as
well as features that are not typically found on vehicles in the
mid-size SUV segment,” said George Murphy, Senior Vice President –
Global Marketing, Chrysler Group.
The all-new Jeep Liberty is designed to appeal to customers who are
looking for Jeep 4x4 capability as well as comfort and convenience.
It is targeted to young couples and new families, as well as
professional, young single men and women between 30 and 40 years of
age, balanced male to female. Jeep Liberty owners will balance
day-to-day responsibilities with their passion for adventure as well
as the outdoors. They are athletic, and pursue activities that
combine their various interests with their active lifestyle. The
Jeep Liberty will be available at Jeep dealerships starting in the
third quarter of 2007.
Engineering
The all-new 2008 Jeep Liberty offers a balance of off-road
capability and on-road refinement.
All-new independent front suspension, all-new
five-link rear suspension, and a power rack-and-pinion steering
system contribute to the all-new 2008 Jeep Liberty’s blend of
on-road ride comfort and nimble, confidence-inspiring handling
Two four-wheel-drive systems – all-new
Selec-Trac II, full-time four-wheel-drive system and Command-Trac,
a part-time four-wheel-drive system – both are Jeep Trail Rated
The 3.7-liter SOHC V-6 engine provides the 2008
Jeep Liberty with competitive peak power and torque while
providing smooth, quiet operation and proven durability. It
produces 210 hp (157 kW) @ 5,200 rpm and 235 lb.-ft. (319 N•m)
of torque @ 4,000 rpm. Fuel economy has been improved and now
achieves an estimated *16 city (18 mpg using 2007 EPA
standards), and *22 mpg on the highway (23 mpg based on 2007 EPA
standards).
Two transmissions are offered on the Jeep
Liberty in the United States: a six-speed manual transmission
and a four-speed automatic transmission
The 2008 Jeep Liberty was designed and
engineered under the Chrysler Development System (CDS), the
comprehensive, coordinated and disciplined product creation
process that improves quality and speed-to-market while reducing
costs and encouraging practical innovation in new products
Design
In its first redesign since its introduction, the all-new 2008 Jeep
Liberty embraces its roots by taking on a more rugged, classic Jeep
design that is guaranteed to strengthen its draw to current owners
and broaden its appeal to a new audience.
Jeep classic exterior styling and functional
interior space are designed to broaden its consumer appeal
Industry-exclusive Sky Slider full-open canvas
roof brings “Only in a Jeep” open-air experience to mid-size SUV
market
Cargo capacity increases and front and rear
passengers will notice the improved seat comfort along with
added space
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Safety and Security
The 2008 Jeep Liberty has a full range of active and passive safety
systems. Among the vehicle’s standard equipment are Electronic
Stability Program, Electronic Roll Mitigation, All-speed Traction
Control, Brake Assist, advanced anti-lock brakes, rain sensing
wipers, Tire Pressure Monitoring, and side-curtain air bags.
Technology
The 2008 Jeep Liberty offers the MyGIG Multimedia Infotainment
System™ a completely integrated audio, navigation, entertainment and
hands-free communication system. MyGIG allows customers to use touch
screen or voice commands to control features, and includes a
20-gigabyte hard drive where music and photos can be stored. The
system also includes a voice-memo recorder feature. MyGIG supports
real-time traffic information, available through SIRIUS Satellite
Radio, and can provide an alternate drive route based on traffic
conditions. All of these functions can be controlled through voice
commands and by utilizing a touch screen.
SIRIUS Satellite Radio provides U.S. customers with 130 channels,
including 100 percent commercial-free music, sports, news, talk,
entertainment, traffic and weather. And the UConnect® hands-free
communication system uses Bluetooth® technology to provide wireless
communication between the customer’s compatible mobile phone and the
vehicle’s on-board receiver.
Manufacturing
The 2008 Jeep Liberty will be built using Chrysler Group’s modern
production process, called the Flexible Manufacturing Strategy
(FMS). FMS allows multiple products to be produced at one plant in a
time-efficient manner that are a higher quality for lower cost. At
the core of the new manufacturing process is the heavy use of robots
at the Toledo (Ohio) North Assembly Plant.
The
Jeep Brand
Today, with the all-new 2008 Jeep Liberty mid-size SUV, Jeep offers
customers the freshest, most capable and widest range of
sport-utility vehicles under one brand in the industry.
The Jeep vehicle family consists of seven SUVs that represent four
distinct vehicle segments. In late 2006, production began on the
newest member of the lineup, the all-new Jeep Patriot. Earlier that
year was the debut of the redesigned Jeep Wrangler two-door, the
icon of the brand; the all-new Jeep Wrangler Unlimited, the
first-ever four-door Wrangler; and the all-new Jeep Compass. The
Jeep Commander – the first Jeep vehicle with seven-passenger seating
– was introduced one year earlier. It shares its platform with the
Grand Cherokee, a descendent of the Wagoneer and the legendary Grand
Wagoneer.
