2008 Jeep(R) Liberty - All-new From the Ground Up
April 04 2007 - 4:31PM
PR Newswire (US)
- All-new 2008 Jeep(R) Liberty remains true to its legendary 4x4
heritage NEW YORK, April 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Jeep(R)
Liberty has remained a leader in the mid-size sport-utility vehicle
(SUV) market since its introduction in 2002. The popular mid-size
SUV gives off-road enthusiasts and owners their own sense of
personal freedom and capability that only defines the Jeep brand.
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All-new from the ground up for 2008, the Jeep Liberty remains true
to its legendary 4x4 heritage by offering two Jeep Trail Rated(R)
four-wheel-drive systems - Command-Trac(R) and the all-new
Selec-Trac(R) II. On-road ride and handling have been improved and
refined with the new independent front suspension, new five-link
rear suspension and rack-and-pinion steering. The Liberty's
exterior has been redesigned, and takes on a more rugged, classic
Jeep look that is sure to captivate the attention of current Jeep
Liberty owners and broaden its consumer appeal. Inside, cargo and
storage space increases and seat comfort improves. Making its world
debut is the new Sky Slider(TM) full-open canvas roof, an
industry-exclusive; giving the Jeep Liberty that "Only in a Jeep"
open-air experience. Remote start, rain-sensing wipers, memory
seats and mirrors, and express up/down windows are added to the
vehicle's ever-growing list of available features and options.
There are two models -- Jeep Liberty Sport and Jeep Liberty
Limited. "The all-new 2008 Jeep Liberty stands out from the
competition by offering customers classic Jeep design, two
four-wheel-drive systems, refined on-road ride and handling, cargo
and utility, as well as features that are not typically found on
vehicles in the mid-size SUV segment," said George Murphy, Senior
Vice President - Global Marketing, Chrysler Group. The all-new Jeep
Liberty is designed to appeal to customers who are looking for Jeep
4x4 capability as well as comfort and convenience. It is targeted
to young couples and new families, as well as professional, young
single men and women between 30 and 40 years of age, balanced male
to female. Jeep Liberty owners will balance day-to-day
responsibilities with their passion for adventure as well as the
outdoors. They are athletic, and pursue activities that combine
their various interests with their active lifestyle. The Jeep
Liberty will be available at Jeep dealerships starting in the third
quarter of 2007. Engineering The all-new 2008 Jeep Liberty offers a
balance of off-road capability and on-road refinement. - All-new
independent front suspension, all-new five-link rear suspension,
and a power rack-and-pinion steering system contribute to the
all-new 2008 Jeep Liberty's blend of on-road ride comfort and
nimble, confidence-inspiring handling - Two four-wheel-drive
systems - all-new Selec-Trac II, full-time four- wheel-drive system
and Command-Trac, a part-time four-wheel-drive system -- both are
Jeep Trail Rated - The 3.7-liter SOHC V-6 engine provides the 2008
Jeep Liberty with competitive peak power and torque while providing
smooth, quiet operation and proven durability. It produces 210 hp
(157 kW) @ 5,200 rpm and 235 lb.-ft. (319 N*m) of torque @ 4,000
rpm. Fuel economy has been improved and now achieves an estimated
*16 city (18 mpg using 2007 EPA standards), and *22 mpg on the
highway (23 mpg based on 2007 EPA standards). - Two transmissions
are offered on the Jeep Liberty in the United States: a six-speed
manual transmission and a four-speed automatic transmission - The
2008 Jeep Liberty was designed and engineered under the Chrysler
Development System (CDS), the comprehensive, coordinated and
disciplined product creation process that improves quality and
speed-to-market while reducing costs and encouraging practical
innovation in new products Design In its first redesign since its
introduction, the all-new 2008 Jeep Liberty embraces its roots by
taking on a more rugged, classic Jeep design that is guaranteed to
strengthen its draw to current owners and broaden its appeal to a
new audience. - Jeep classic exterior styling and functional
interior space are designed to broaden its consumer appeal -
Industry-exclusive Sky Slider full-open canvas roof brings "Only in
a Jeep" open-air experience to mid-size SUV market - Cargo capacity
increases and front and rear passengers will notice the improved
seat comfort along with added space Safety and Security The 2008
Jeep Liberty has a full range of active and passive safety systems.
Among the vehicle's standard equipment are Electronic Stability
Program, Electronic Roll Mitigation, All-speed Traction Control,
Brake Assist, advanced anti-lock brakes, rain sensing wipers, Tire
Pressure Monitoring, and side-curtain air bags. Technology The 2008
Jeep Liberty offers the MyGIG Multimedia Infotainment System(TM) a
completely integrated audio, navigation, entertainment and
hands-free communication system. MyGIG allows customers to use
touch screen or voice commands to control features, and includes a
20-gigabyte hard drive where music and photos can be stored. The
system also includes a voice-memo recorder feature. MyGIG supports
real-time traffic information, available through SIRIUS Satellite
Radio, and can provide an alternate drive route based on traffic
conditions. All of these functions can be controlled through voice
commands and by utilizing a touch screen. SIRIUS Satellite Radio
provides U.S. customers with 130 channels, including 100 percent
commercial-free music, sports, news, talk, entertainment, traffic
and weather. And the UConnect(R) hands-free communication system
uses Bluetooth(R) technology to provide wireless communication
between the customer's compatible mobile phone and the vehicle's
on-board receiver. Manufacturing The 2008 Jeep Liberty will be
built using Chrysler Group's modern production process, called the
Flexible Manufacturing Strategy (FMS). FMS allows multiple products
to be produced at one plant in a time-efficient manner that are a
higher quality for lower cost. At the core of the new manufacturing
process is the heavy use of robots at the Toledo (Ohio) North
Assembly Plant. The Jeep Brand Today, with the all-new 2008 Jeep
Liberty mid-size SUV, Jeep offers customers the freshest, most
capable and widest range of sport-utility vehicles under one brand
in the industry. The Jeep vehicle family consists of seven SUVs
that represent four distinct vehicle segments. In late 2006,
production began on the newest member of the lineup, the all-new
Jeep Patriot. Earlier that year was the debut of the redesigned
Jeep Wrangler two-door, the icon of the brand; the all-new Jeep
Wrangler Unlimited, the first-ever four-door Wrangler; and the
all-new Jeep Compass. The Jeep Commander -- the first Jeep vehicle
with seven-passenger seating -- was introduced one year earlier. It
shares its platform with the Grand Cherokee, a descendent of the
Wagoneer and the legendary Grand Wagoneer.
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