Carworks.com. Review for 2008 Jeep Liberty

Jeep Liberty
Quick Facts

Vehicle Type: Sport Utility Vehicles
Engine Type: 3.7-liter sohc 12-valve V6
Transmission: 4-speed automatic
Safety Equipment (standard): front airbags, head-protecting side-curtain airbags with rollover sensors, torso-protecting front side airbags, anti-lock brakes with rough-road detection and brake assist, traction control, electronic stability control with rollover mitigation, hill descent control (4x4), hill start assist
Fuel Economy: 15/21

Jeep Liberty Summary

The 2008 Jeep Liberty has better off-road capability and more towing capacity than most of its competitors. It offers generous cargo space and a high seating position. All-new for 2008, the latest version is more refined than the previous generation. But it's heavy for a compact SUV, and it lacks the handling and fuel economy of most of its rivals. If off-road capability is important, Liberty is a good choice; otherwise several rivals will handle better and go easier on gas.

NewCarTestDrive.com correspondent Kirk Bell filed this report on the 2008 Jeep Liberty from Indianapolis.