2005 Jeep Liberty Review Summary
Read this professional review summery and road test of the used 2005 Jeep Liberty with a complete test drive evaluation in all driving situations including an overview of the SUV's specifications, 24 hwy / 20 city fuel economy, safety features and more.
2005 Liberty Review Summary & Specs
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Rugged, outdoorsy alternative to the urban cute-ute.
2005 Liberty Review Summary & Specifications
Jeep Liberty strikes a balance between off-road capability and on-road sophistication. It's a good choice for drivers who like to venture into the backcountry, but need comfort and practicality in a daily driver. A higher degree of off-highway capability separates the Liberty from other small SUVs. Though less agile on the road than the so-called cute-utes, the Liberty is superior once you leave the pavement.New Car Test Drive editor Mitch McCullough filed this report from Charlottesville, Virginia; John Stewart contributed to this report.
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| Vehicle Category | Sport Utility Vehicles |
| Editor | Mitch McCullough |
| Model Lineup | Jeep Liberty Sport 2WD ($19,190); Renegade 2WD ($21,975); Limited 2WD ($23,525); Sport 4WD ($20,700); Renegade 4WD ($23,485); Limited 4WD ($25,035); Limited CRD Sport 4x4 ($24,515); Liberty CRD Limited 4x4 ($26,745) |
| Engines (standard) | 3.7-liter sohc 12-valve V6 |
| Engines (optional) | 150-hp 2.4-liter dohc 16-valve inline-4; 210-hp 3.7-liter sohc 12-valve V6; 2.8-liter turbo diesel inline-4 |
| Transmissions (standard) | 4-speed automatic |
| Transmissions (optional) | 4-speed automatic; 6-speed manual; 5-speed automatic |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | front airbags, driver''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''s seat-belt pre-tensioner, LATCH child-seat anchor system |
| Safety Equipment (optional) | ABS; side-curtain airbags |
| Basic Warranty | 3 years/36,000 miles |
| Assembled In | Toledo, Ohio |
| Manufacturer Phone | 1-800-925-5337 |
| Manufacturer URL | www.jeep.com |
| Base Price MSRP | 18060 |
| Model Tested MSRP | Jeep Liberty Limited Edition 4WD ($25,035) |
| Standard Equipment | V6, automatic transmission, Command-Trac part-time 4WD, air conditioning, 12-volt accessory outlets, AM/FM/CD w six speakers, power speed-sensitive door locks, headlamps w time-delay off, , illuminated entry, remote keyless entry, map/dome reading lamps, courtesy and cargo lamps, dual power mirrors, tachometer, rear window defroster, variable intermittent wipers, folding rear seat split 65/35, cargo tie-down loops, matching spare wheel; 136-amp alternator, cargo area cover, cargo area trim panel w storage net, cloth low-back reclining front bucket seats, skid plates for front suspension, fuel tank and transfer case, P235/70R16 tires, 16-inch aluminum wheels, body-color fascias, premium body-colored fender flares, front and rear floor mats, fog lamps, body-color side molding |
| Destination Charge | 610 |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | side curtain airbags ($490); ABS ($600); Quick Order Package 28F (-$500) |
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| Layout | four-wheel drive |
| Price as Tested | 26235 |
| Horse Power | 210 @ 5200 |
| Torque | 235 @ 4000 |
| Fuel Economy | 17/21 |
| Wheelbase | 104.3 |
| Length/Width/Height | 174.4/71.6/71.9 |
| Track Front/Rear | |
| Turning Radius | 35.9 |
| Seating Capacity | 5 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room | 40.7/57.0/40.8 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room | |
| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room | 42.1/47.4/37.2 |
| Trunk Volume | 69.0 |
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| Towing Capacity | 5000 |
| Front Suspension | independent, upper and lower A-arms, coil springs, anti-roll bar |
| Rear Suspension | live axle, dual lower trailing links, single upper trailing A-link, coil springs, anti-roll bar |
| Ground Clearance | 9.4 |
| Curb Weight | 4115 |
| Stock Tires | P235/70R16 |
| Brakes Front/Rear | disc/disc with ABS |
| Fuel Capacity | 19.5 |
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