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Sunday, 25 August 2013

Jeep 2001

Jeep 2001

Jeep 2000

Jeep 2000

Jeep 2011

Friday, 19 July 2013

It would probably take the most devout Jeep enthusiast to tell a second generation (1997-2001) Cherokee from the first. Exterior changes were subtle essentially a smoothing of the nose and corners and new taillights. A revised cabin sported a new dashboard with dual airbags, though ergonomics were still hit or miss and storage space was minimal. Trim levels initially stood pat at base SE, midgrade Sport and upscale Country. By the end of this generation's run, the Country was dropped, with the Classic and Limited slotting above the Sport.Powertrain choices included a 2.5-liter inline-4 (125 hp) and a 190-hp, 4.0-liter inline six-cylinder engine. For the four-cylinder, Jeep offered either a five-speed manual or three-speed automatic. The larger engine could be paired with a five-speed manual or four-speed automatic. One could have rear- or four-wheel drive, and there were two 4WD systems to choose from: part-time "Command-Trac" or full-time "Selec Trac."In our road test of a '97 Cherokee, we found the Jeep unequalled off-road while still providing respectable performance on the blacktop in terms of acceleration and handling. We liked the firm, sporty ride, although some people may find it too stiff, judging by our consumer feedback.Owner comments indicate that a more recent Jeep Cherokee should be a reliable workhorse as powertrains are sturdy, though brake rotors are known to warp and need replacement. We recommend a thorough inspection by a trusted mechanic before considering a purchase.

Jeep Cherokee

Jeep Liberty

Jeep Liberty

The Jeep Liberty is a five-passenger compact SUV that's still capable of off-road duty thanks to its Jeep heritage and available low-speed four-wheel-drive transfer cases. The primary competition for the Jeep Liberty are Subaru Forester, Honda CR-V, Toyota FJ Cruiser, Nissan Xterra and Toyota RAV4, and the Jeep's attractive pricing ranging between $24,000 and $29,000 keeps it abreast of the pack.First introduced in 2002, the first generation Jeep Liberty was offered in both two-wheel drive and four wheel drive versions, with a range of engines that included a 2.4-liter in-line four cylinder, a 3.7-liter V-6, and, from 2005 to 2006, a 2.8-liter diesel four cylinder. The diesel was discontinued in 2007 for emissions reasons. Sport and Limited were the two trims offered during the 2002-2007 first-generation model run, varying primarily in their features and interior specification. The four wheel drive systems available included the part-time Command Trac or full-time Selec Trac transfer cases. With a range of high and low four-wheel drive gearing and its unibody-on-ladder-frame construction, the original Liberty was capable of actual off road use, unlike many of its car-based competitors.The second-generation Jeep Liberty was completely redesigned for release in 2008, built from the same platform as the Dodge Nitro, bringing with it a sharper, simpler, and more aggressive look. It's retained that look and those attributes for the past four years, as Chrysler's made its way through bankruptcy and into a new alliance with Fiat.As one of the few truly off-road capable vehicles in its class, the Liberty isn't fully refined on-road, but modifications to the suspension layout for the new generation have made it better for highway cruising and more resistant to rollover than previous versions.Since the 2008 redo, the Liberty's four cylinder engine option has been discontinued, with the 210-horsepower, 3.7-liter V-6 engine the only available option for both the Sport and Limited trims. A third trim, the Jeep Liberty Renegade, was introduced for the 2010 model year. Designed to slot between the Sport and Limited models, the Renegade offers a ruggedized exterior appearance and slightly nicer interior appointments than the sport, including a leather wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, more leather on the dash, and new driftwood accents. The Sport features a standard six-speaker CD/MP3 stereo system, cloth seats, and power windows. The Limited upgrades to leather trimmed bucket seats, power-adjustable driver and passenger front seats, 17-inch alloy wheels, and in two-wheel drive trim, an Infinity premium stereo. The Renegade, being the rough-and-tumble one of the bunch is available only in four wheel drive. The Sport and Limited are available with either four wheel or two-wheel drive.Safety ratings for the Jeep Liberty had been generally good, before both agencies revamped their scoring systems. The NHTSA hasn't yet re-tested the Liberty with its new criteria; the IIHS gave it a worrisome 'marginal' in side impact and 'acceptable' in rear impact.The Liberty was largely a carry-over into the 2012 model year. There has been no update into the 2013 model year, as the model is officially being phased out.Plans for a replacement are unclear, but Chrysler and Fiat are known to be working on a replacement for the smaller Compass/Patriot duo for the 2014 model year. Recent reports have hinted that the Cherokee nameplate may be revived for whatever comes to replace the LIberty, perhaps in hopes of leveraging some of the goodwill earned by the excellent Grand Cherokee in recent years.In the meantime, the traditional Wrangler has received more attention, with a new drivetrain and a new interior.

Jeep Liberty

Jeep Liberty

Jeep Liberty

Jeep Wrangler

Jeep Wrangler

Jeep Wrangler available in a variety of trims, including the X, the Sahara, the Rubicon, the Unlimited X, the Unlimited Sahara and the Unlimited Rubicon (with either two or four doors), the 2008 Jeep Wrangler still reigns as the ultimate off-road vehicle. Equipped with a Base 205 horsepower 3.8-liter gas-powered V6 with a 6-speed manual transmission, each of the Wrangler models come equipped with 4WD as standard (a given when it comes to serious off-roading). With passenger capacity for up to four, the Wrangler features driver and passenger-side airbags and traction control.

Jeep Wrangler