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Jeep Liberty

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The Car Guide rating 3.5/5 68% Detailed ratings

Price $29,445 – $33,245 Payments

Fuel consumption 9.7 – 14.0 L/100km

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The Jeep Liberty, just like its cousin the Dodge Nitro, is a compact SUV with a very macho looks. But, unlike the Nitro, it cannot be fitted with a 4.0-litre V6 engine. It must be content with a 210 horsepower 3.7-litre V6 engine, with a six-speed manual transmission. Buyers can get an optional four-speed automatic transmission. The Liberty's off-road capabilities are surprising. It is a Jeep product, after all!

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2026 Jeep Recon: Five Things to Know

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2025 Jeep Wrangler, Gladiator Put to the Test in Their Element

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Chrysler and NHTSA Continue To Spar Over Jeep Fire Safety

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Chrysler recalling nearly half a million cars and SUVs

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NHTSA And Chrysler Reach Jeep Recall Compromise

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Chrysler To Introduce 9-Speed Automatic Transmission Across Three 2013 Models

Chrysler's push towards adopting nine-speed automatic transmissions will see their installation in as many as three new models by the end of 2013. According to a report by Bloomberg, Chrysler has tapped the Dodge Dart, the Jeep Liberty, and the Chrysler 200 as the first recipients of the new high …January 24, 2013

Chrysler recalls 919,000 older model Jeep SUVs worldwide to fix air bag problem

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Motoring TV 2002 Episode 6

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The Car Guide rating 68%

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Driving	5/10
Safety	7/10
Interior	7/10
Reliability	7/10
Winter driving	9/10
Comfort	6/10

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