Body style: SUV (Sports Utility Vehicle)
Segment: Medium SUV
Production years: 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007
Chrysler introduced a refreshed version of the Liberty lineup for the North American market in the spring of 2004 for the 2005 model year and came with significant upgrades.
With sales that didn’t reach the 200,000 units, the 2001 Liberty was not the sales-winner DaimlerChrysler hoped. As a result, the car got a refresh with upgrades in all areas. Perhaps the least important ones were on the outside, where the automaker just mildly updated the vehicle and fixed some of the mistakes made on the original version. But that wasn’t all. The automaker focused on increasing comfort and amenities and providing the car with a fuel-efficient turbodiesel engine. Unfortunately, that powerplant was unavailable in several states due to stricter emission regulations. Still, otherwise, it was well-received by customers, who bought this oil-burning variant in more than 10,000 units in the first manufacturing year. Unfortunately, that version didn’t last too long because, starting in 2007, rules about emissions changed again, and Jeep had to pull the plug on it.
If there was one thing that Jeep had to upgrade, and customers could notice it instantly, then that was the front fascia. There, the automaker removed the fog lamps from the bumper, which was not a bright idea from the start, considering that the Liberty was marketed as an off-road vehicle. Furthermore, the turn signals were relocated higher, above the bumper. As a result, the SUV was safer while crossing rivers or difficult off-road obstacles. The main grille, with its seven vertical bars, was available either in body color or with a chromed finish, depending on the grade.
The profile wasn’t upgraded too much, albeit several details were changed. For instance, the car had new alloy wheels. All grades featured body-colored wheel-fender claddings. At the same time, the rubber stripe decorations that crossed the door panels were either black or sported the same shade as the rest of the vehicle, depending on the grade. Jeep made the 2005 Liberty available in three grades: Sport, Renegade, and Limited. Regardless of the trim level, all of them featured the spare wheel mounted at the back, on the tailgate, with or without a hard-case cover.
Inside, there were significant upgrades for the 2005 Jeep Liberty. The driver faced a steering wheel with several buttons controlling the stereo and the cruise control functions. The automaker installed large dials inside the instrument cluster for the speedometer and tachometer flanked by the fuel level and the coolant thermometer gauges. All of them sported chromed encirclings for a poshier look. A six-way adjustable driver seat and leather upholstery were also available. Furthermore, on the center stack, the automaker installed a GPS navigation system with a color screen, while the center console housed the gear stick and the handbrake.
Under the hood, the most significant upgrade was the introduction of the 2.8-liter CRD turbodiesel engine developed by VM Motori in Italy. It provided more torque than the V6 gasoline powerplant available for the Liberty but with less power than that. This version was sold for the 2005 and 2006 model years and was canceled afterward. All these upgrades helped the Liberty boost its sales, but not significantly.
ENGINE SPECS - 2.4L 16V 6MT (147 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 2429 cm3 |
Power: | 112 KW @ 5200 RPM 152 HP @ 5200 RPM 150 BHP @ 5200 RPM |
Torque: | 159 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 216 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 20.1 gallons (76.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 104 mph (167 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 13.9 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 235/70R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 177.16 in (4500 mm) |
Width: | 71.65 in (1820 mm) |
Height: | 71.65 in (1820 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 59.84/59.84 in (1,520/1,520 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 104.33 in (2650 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.4 in (163 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 32.1 cuFT (909 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.42 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3802.97 lbs (1725 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 5200.7 lbs (2359 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 16.8 mpg US (14 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 27.35 mpg US (8.6 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 22.19 mpg US (10.6 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 253 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 3.7L V6 4AT (214 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 3701 cm3 |
Power: | 157.4 KW @ 5200 RPM 214 HP @ 5200 RPM 211 BHP @ 5200 RPM |
Torque: | 235 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 319 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 20.1 gallons (76.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 112 mph (180 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10.8 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | Automatic, 4-Speed |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 235/70R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 177.16 in (4500 mm) |
Width: | 71.65 in (1820 mm) |
Height: | 71.65 in (1820 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 59.84/59.84 in (1,520/1,520 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 104.33 in (2650 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.4 in (163 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 32.1 cuFT (909 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.42 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4058.71 lbs (1841 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 5599.74 lbs (2540 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 12.1 mpg US (19.4 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 19.9 mpg US (11.8 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 16.1 mpg US (14.6 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 347 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.8L CRD 5AT (177 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 2776 cm3 |
Power: | 130.2 KW @ 3800 RPM 177 HP @ 3800 RPM 175 BHP @ 3800 RPM |
Torque: | 302 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM 410 Nm @ 2000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Common Rail |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 20.1 gallons (76.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 111 mph (179 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 235/70R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 177.16 in (4500 mm) |
Width: | 71.65 in (1820 mm) |
Height: | 71.65 in (1820 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 59.84/59.84 in (1,520/1,520 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 104.33 in (2650 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.4 in (163 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 32.1 cuFT (909 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.42 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4376 lbs (1985 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 5556 lbs (2520 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 20.1 mpg US (11.7 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 31.4 mpg US (7.5 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 26.1 mpg US (9 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 242 g/km |