- suv 229,916
- 2,474 below average
- 2,500 great
- Central Point, OR
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- autoshopper.com
- 2,474 below average suv 229,916 gasoline red automatic
2004 jeep liberty review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. 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 refinement, practicality and affordability during the week. just two years old, the liberty debuted as a 2002 model. It was significantly improved for 2003 with improved on-road stability. For example, chrysler's enhanced accident response system (ears), which unlocks doors and turns on interior lights five seconds after an airbag deploys, is standard for 2004. Two engines are available: a 2. 4-liter inline-4 and a 3. 7-liter v6. A six-speaker stereo with cd player is standard. 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). limited edition models offer upgraded interior amenties and a better grade of cloth upholstery. Limited 22,750) and limited 4wd 24,260) come standard with the v6 engine and automatic transmission. Leather is available as part of a big option package 1,145) that also includes a programmable overhead console, power seat adjusters, deep-tint glass, power heated side mirrors, a security group, and an am/fm/cassette/cd stereo with steering-wheel-mounted audio controls and infinity speakers. Renegade 2wd 22,910) and 4wd 24,520) models come standard with the v6; heavy-duty five-speed manual transmission; air conditioning; cruise control; tilt steering; 16-inch graphite-painted aluminum wheels; power windows, mirrors, and locks; illuminated keyless entry; roof rack side rails; and many other features. Renegade 4wd models include a skid-plate package. 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 is 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 off 174. 4 inches, it's slightly longer than the ford escape. It also features a roof basket, bolt-on fender flares, removable side steps, unique graphite-painted aluminum wheels, and a body-colored front fascia. It comes in a limited choice of colors: bright cactus green, light khaki, silver, and black. 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. interiorthe jeep liberty comes with a roomy interior that can accommodate five passengers and a generous amount of cargo, with good usable space behind the second row of seats. Sitting in the liberty gives the driver a sense of spaciousness with acres 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. Also, there's no seat-height adjustment. In short, i found the sport seats uncomfortable. But the cloth upholstery has a hard finish that 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. Two adults should be happy here. Two full-size garbage cans fit side-by-side back there, something that can't be said for many suvs. Grocery-bag hooks and cargo tie-downs are provided to keep things from rolling around. Dropping the split rear seat is a one-hand operation in the liberty; the rear seat bottom stays in place. The cargo floor isn't perfectly flat when the rear seats are folded down, however, and that's my biggest gripe with this vehicle. Nor are the rear seats readily removable as they are in the rav4. Also, removing the rear headrests requires pressing two buttons at once to release them. overall, the interior presents a round motif that looks contemporary, with round door handles, round instruments, round air inlets, a round horn pad. Textures and finishes are nicely done. Big gauges use black-on-beige graphics. The limited adds attractive satin chrome highlights to the instrument panel and doors. The renegade gets brushed aluminum (real aluminum) highlights on the instrument panel that give it a machined look consistent with the exterior theme. the shifter is on the tall side, but works well. The available leather-wrapped steering wheel is comfortable and features well-designed cruise controls. the accessory controls work well and intuitively. The power window switches are located on the center console, however, more awkward and less convenient than if they were on the door. The manually operated heating/air-conditioning controls work well, though the mode selector demands attention. The radio works well, but uses a separate and poorly located button to preset stations, an unnecessary distraction when driving. a new option on liberty is uconnect, chrysler gro. driving impressionjeep lowered and re-tuned the liberty's s. Cloth Interior✔ AM/FM✔ Power Windows✔ Cruise Control✔ CD Player✔ Leather Seats✔ Air Conditioning✔ Aluminum Wheels
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