- suv 162,574
- 2,074 below average
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- Plainfield, NJ
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- 2,074 below average suv 162,574 gasoline blue automatic
2005 jeep liberty review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. Day in and day out, it takes the place of a car or wagon. Fold the rear seats and it can move two people and some serious cargo. In this respect, it stands apart from the herd of compact sport-utility vehicles, few of which offer true off-road capability. The liberty gives up some refinement and road agility to do this. On the road, it does not ride or handle as well as some of the other small suvs. But the liberty is among the best of the small sport-utilities for drivers who need serious off-road capability on the weekend yet need practicality and affordability during the week. for 2005, the liberty gets a new engine and two new transmissions. With the addition of an advanced, 2. 7-liter common-rail diesel engine, jeep becomes the first midsize suv available with a diesel engine in the u. The diesel is backed by a five-speed overdrive automatic transmission. A new, six-speed manual transmission replaces the previous five-speed manual. the liberty renegade has seen the most change for 2005, having been fitted with a flatter hood, taller grille, off-road foglamps and taillamp guards. All receive a new front fascia, grille, foglamps fender flares, and body side-moldings. Interior refinements include relocated power window switches, new instrument panel cluster graphics, and improved seat comfort. lineupthe 2005 jeep liberty is available in three trim levels: sport, limited edition, and renegade. The new diesel engine is available on both sport and limited models. A five-speed automatic is standard on the diesel. sport 19,190) and sport 4wd 20,700) are entry-level models, but receive visual changes for 2005 that add the look of custom details. Air conditioning 850) is optional, however. Power windows and other features can be added as options. The optional v6 is available with manual transmission 850) or an automatic 1,675). The common rail diesel, or crd, is available for the sport 4x4 24,515). limited edition models offer upgraded interior amenties and a better grade of cloth upholstery. Limited 23,525) and limited 4wd 25,035) come standard with the v6 engine and automatic transmission. Air conditioning is standard. Other options include the trailer tow group 285), a trac-loc locking rear differential 285), power sunroof 700) and sirius satellite digital radio 195). While the tire pressure monitor and simple warning signal are standard, a roof-mounted tire pressure display, which shows the actual pressure at each wheel, is optional 75). renegade 2wd 22,910) and 4wd 24,520) models come standard with the 3. 7-liter v6, six-speed manual transmission and command-trac part-time 4wd system. Renegade comes standard with air conditioning; cruise control; tilt steering; 16-inch graphite-painted aluminum wheels; power windows, mirrors, and locks; illuminated keyless entry; side rails; and many other features. Renegade 4wd models include rugged tubular side rails and rock rails. Automatic transmission 825) is optional. A premium package 1,240) adds the automatic, power leather seats, and upgraded door trim panels, along with an overhead vehicle information center that allows the customer to program automatic locking, lighting, and other features. side-impact airbags 490) are optional on all liberty models, and we highly recommend them. Serious 4wd adventurers may want the optional off-road group 765 for sport, $520 for limited), which includes skid plates for the front suspension, fuel tank and transfer case; a locking rear differential; heavy-duty engine cooling; p235/70r16 all-terrain tires; and tow hooks. walkaroundwith its seven-slat grille and round headlights, there's no question the liberty looks like a jeep. the liberty's body is tall, providing the driver with a commanding view of the terrain ahead. In terms of exterior dimensions, the liberty fits between the jeep wrangler and grand cherokee. With an overall length of 174. 4 inches, the jeep liberty is slightly longer than the ford escape. It's longer than the wrangler, but significantly shorter and lighter than the grand cherokee. 2005 liberty sport models get a new body-color grille, provisions for optional fog lamps, and higher turn lamp locations for more protection from road debris. A flatter hood complements the traditional round jeep headlimps for a distinctive jeep appearance. A new body-color grille is part of the re-styling for 2005, as are large freestanding fog lamps with black bezels, and a new sill to protect the body sides from road blast. Tow hooks and a bright silver metallic applique across the new molded-in color front fascia are standard features. Bolted flares are also molded-in color for more durability and have chrome-plated attachment details. A new luggage side rack with beefieer molded-in color end pieces, and a brushed silver metallic tubular side rail combine to suggest a rugged appearance. The black off-road light bar, standard in prior years, is now an optional feature. Fender flares, combined with the off-road light bar and taillamp guards give the renegade a look that stands apart from the sport and limited models. a neat feature on all models: yanking hard on the outside door handle causes the glass hatch to swing up as the door itself is swinging out, which saves time and effort. Pulling on the handle with less force causes just the glass hatch to swing up. Also, the door swings open from the right, better for curbside pickups at the airport. the jeep liberty debuted as a 2002 model. 2003 brought enhancements aimed at improving on-road stability. 2004 brought upgrades in safety equipment, and in comfort and convenience options. Among them: chrysler's enhanced accident response system, which unlocks doors and turns on interior lights five seconds after an airbag deploys. interiorthe jeep liberty comes with a roomy interior that can accommodate five passengers and a generous amount of cargo, with 29 cubic feet of usable space behind the second row of seats. Sitting in the liberty gives the driver a sense of spaciousness with 40. 7 inches of headroom, best in class, according to jeep. Door panels are scalloped out for elbow rests, and a grab handle is provided on the passenger's side of the dash. Sport seats we tried in '04 felt firm in the middle, but the side bolsters were too mushy to provide much side support. For '05, they have been noticeably improved through the use of dual-density foam. Also, there's no seat-height adjustment. The side bolsters are still soft, a signal that the liberty is set up more to absorb vibration than sling around corners. The cloth upholstery, with a diamond-plate inspired fabric, feels like it'll hold up well. The renegade front seats are tailored with unique cloth center panels and vinyl bolsters. The front seats in the limited are more comfortable. The grab handle, located on the a-pillar above the steering wheel, is not in the perfect position to help shorter people swing inside. the liberty's rear seats are comfortable, capable of holding three people. Two adults should be happy here. Cloth Interior✔ AM/FM✔ Power Windows✔ Anti-lock Brakes✔ Cruise Control✔ CD Player✔ Leather Seats✔ Sunroof/Moonroof✔ Air Conditioning✔ Aluminum Wheels
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