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2008 Jeep Liberty Sport 4X4
by K athleen
C arr
The Jeep Liberty is all-new for
2008. For 2008, Jeep is giving the
Liberty an all-new look inside and
out. It’s slightly bigger and has a
sm oother ride, but respectfully
maintains the rugged Jeep heri­
tage. The 2008 Liberty is quite
capable off road, one of the best
in its class.
With heavily revised styling,
the 2008 Liberty is taller and more
angular, reminiscent of the much­
loved, rugged but crude 1990s
JeepC herokee. The all-new 2008
Liberty is more of a true Jeep, with
off-road prowess and bold, up­
right styling.
The 2008 Jeep Liberty is of-
1 fered in two trim levels - Sport
and Limited, both with front- or
four-wheel drive. Sport models
com e standard with a six-speed
m anual tran sm issio n ; a four-
speed autom atic is optional for
Sport and standard on Limited.
T he base fo u r-w h e e l-d riv e
system is Jeep's Com m and Trac,
a part-tim e system designed for
off-road use. A lso offered is
Selec-Trac II, a full-tim e system
that allow s use o f four-w heel
drive on dry pavement. Both sys­
tems have low-range gearing.
The most noticeable aspect of
the front end is Jeep’s character­
1
istic seven-slot grille, which is
(aileron this model. The front air
dam is removable to provide more
ground clearance for off-roading.
A notable feature of the rear is
the lack of an exterior spare tire.
Jeep has m oved it under the floor
fo r 2 0 0 8 . T he ta ilg a te a lso
changes from a swing gate to a
liftg a te d e sig n , and se p a ra te
opening rear glass is newly stan­
dard.
The only engine for 2008 is a
carryover 3.7-liter, 210-horse-
power V-6; a little slow getting up
to cruising speed but has no
trouble passing once it's there.
At 15 m.p.g. c ity /2 1 m.p.g. high­
way, fuel econom y is m odest for
asm all SUV. •
W hen they redesigned it, Jeep
engineers set out to give the 2008
Liberty pleasant road manners
and, when it com es to ride qual­
ity, they succeeded. The Liberty
rides firm ly, but irons out most
bumps quite well and is stable on
the highway. The Liberty sacri­
fices handling for off-road prow ­
ess, however. The Liberty leans
in turns and has a floppy feeling
in quick changes of direction.
Inside, the Liberty has plenty
o f room for five. Though not luxu­
rious. the new interior of the 2008
Liberty is functional. Most driv-
towing package with trailer sway
control; the Premium SoundGroup
with 6-disc CD changer, six speak­
ers and Sirius satellite radio with
one-year subscription; all-terrain
tires; skid plates for the 4x4 model;
and the Popular Equipment Group
with 115-volt auxiliary power out­
let, six speakers, cargo compart­
ment cover, fog lamps, front pas­
senger fold-flat seat, roof rails,
cruise control, external temperature
display and compass.
Safety features include dual front
airbags, plus head-protecting side-
curtain airbags with rollover sen­
sors and front side airbags for torso
protection. Active safety features
include anti-lock brakes with brake
assist, hill start assist, traction con­
trol, and electronic stability control
w ith rollover m itigation. The
antilock brakes have rough road
detection; when rough conditions
are detected, the system holds the
brake pulses longer to better slow
the vehicle.
With a maximum towing capac­
Specifications: 3 .7-Liter 210-hp @ 235 Ib-ft. torque V-6 engine; 4 Speed automatic transmission;
ity o f5000 pounds, rugged off-road
15-City 21-Highway MPG; $ 23,575. MSRP
capability and plenty of cargo space,
the 2008 Jeep Liberty is a good
ers will like the high seating posi­ don't think the interior feels like other accessories.
tion. Head room in the front seat an upgrade from the previous
Sadly, the test vehicle didn't choice for small families or couples
is plentiful.
generation, however.
come with the Sky Slider roof that tow boats or go camping. If
The side mirrors are large and
C argo room is a plus. The option, a sheet of canvas over your travels don't often take you
the cabin has a lot of glass, mak­ Liberty's second row seats fold front and back seats for open-air off-road, the other small SU Vs will
ing for fine rear visibility. The flat, as does the front passenger motoring — over front or rear seats deliver better fuel economy and
gauges are easy to spot and the seat, to provide plenty of room or both — at the push o f a button. better handling, but none will offer
controls are simple to use. We for hauling boxes, bikes and life's
Sport options include Class III a more pleasant ride.
The All-New Rough and Rugged Liberty
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from Metro
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sem inate messages about delay­
ing sexual involvem ent, risky be­
havior, condom use, talking about
sex, as well as testing and treat­
ment. This social m arketing ef­
fort was developed by depart­
ment staff with cultural ties to the
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along with youth and com m unity
members to aggressively promote
safer sex among youth and young
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