Shorter and much more workmanlike compared to luxury-biased Grand Cherokee, liberty is a “roughish”, “toughish” (the reservation originates from comparisons using the truly rough and hard Wrangler) off-road sports utility.

There is a 2.8 litre common rail diesel, the very first time that such an engine continues to be offered in the USA, although European buyers happen to be capable of getting Diesel Jeeps for quite some time.

This new engine joins the 3.7 litre V8 that’s likely to remain the marketplace leader. Power trains can deliver via two-wheel or four-wheel drive.

The inside trim is halfway between function and luxury, and seating offers sufficient flexibility to satisfy buyer expectations.