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2009 Jeep Liberty Quality Review

June 25, 2009

COMFORT AND QUALITY | 6 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

being forced to sit in the back of a Liberty no longer violates the Geneva Conventions
Edmunds

the revised suspension provides a smooth and quiet ride
Kelley Blue Book

headroom is limited
ConsumerGuide

The interior of the 2009 Jeep Liberty is just fine for most needs. However, some SUVs have higher-quality interior materials, and car-based crossovers tend to be roomier, as their floors can be lower.

ConsumerGuide must employ editors with shorter legs and longer torsos, as they contend the interior had “fine legroom, but headroom is limited for tall occupants, despite a high build. The cabin feels narrow and snug overall, though Liberty's high-set seats provide a commanding view of the road.” Edmunds notes, “Compared to the outgoing Liberty, the '09 model has a wheelbase that's nearly 2 inches longer. All of that extra length has been given over to the rear-seat passengers, who badly needed it. The legroom is still tight, but being forced to sit in the back of a Liberty no longer violates the Geneva Conventions.”

Conclusion

The 2009 Jeep Liberty lacks some overall refinement compared to other SUVs and crossovers.

COMFORT AND QUALITY | 6 out of 10Expert Quotes:being forced to sit in the back of a Liberty no longer violates the Geneva ConventionsEdmundsthe revised suspension provides a smooth and quiet rideKelley Blue Bookheadroom is limitedConsumerGuide The interior of the 2009 Jeep Liberty is just fine for most needs. However, some SUVs have higher-quality interior materials, and car-based crossovers tend to be roomier, as their floors can be lower. ConsumerGuide must employ editors with shorter legs and longer torsos, as they contend the interior had “fine legroom, but headroom is limited for tall occupants, despite a high build. The cabin feels narrow and snug overall, though Liberty's high-set seats provide a commanding view of the road.” Edmunds notes, “Compared to the outgoing Liberty, the '09 model has a wheelbase that's nearly 2 inches longer. All of that extra length has been given over to the rear-seat passengers, who badly needed it. The legroom is still tight, but being forced to sit in the back of a Liberty no longer violates the Geneva Conventions.” ConclusionThe 2009 Jeep Liberty lacks some overall refinement compared to other SUVs and crossovers. 2009 JEEP LIBERTY STYLING | [7 out of 10] NYTimes.com: “an unmistakable Jeep grille combined with squared-off, go-anywhere pugnacity” Automobile.com: “an uncanny resemblance to the Dodge Nitro” TruckTrend.com: “Jeep has definitely masculinized the Liberty’s styling” The 2009 Jeep ...

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Other Choices:

If you really want genuine Jeep performance, the 2009 Liberty doesn’t disappoint. If you want something that just looks like it could go off road, there are better choices. Among those more carlike choices are the Subaru Forester, which has a tough all-wheel-drive system that can even take on muddy, rutted trails. The RAV4 is styled closer to an SUV, but it's more carlike; inside you can specify a small third-row seat. Honda's CR-V is one of the smoothest-riding and most fuel-efficient, and it's a good choice for those who don't plan to venture off-road. For those who want hardy off-road alternatives and really plan to take to the trail, the Nissan Xterra is a good choice, especially if you have a lot of equipment to haul around. And for off-road fashionistas, the FJ Cruiser is a hot ride.

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