2012 Jeep Liberty

Basic Specs

Base Price TBA
Drivetrain Rear Wheel Drive
Curb Weight (lbs) 4076
City (MPG) 16
Hwy (MPG) 22
Horsepower 210@5200
Torque (lb-ft) 235@4000
Wheelbase 106.1
Length (in.) 176.9
Width (in.) 72.3
Height (in.) 71.0

The compact Liberty SUV was first launched back in 2002 as a replacement for Jeep 's long-serving Cherokee. It since received a complete redesign for the current generation.

Once offered with a four-cylinder, Jeep has dropped this engine option from the Liberty with the introduction of its four-cylinder Patriot and Compass models, leaving a 3.7-liter V6 featuring lightweight aluminum components and producing 210 horsepower and 235 pound-feet of torque.

It is connected to a standard fully synchronized six-speed manual transmission or optional four-speed automatic, which transfers power to either two wheels or all four. The automatic has a special tow-haul button to adjust gear shifting for better efficiency when towing. When properly equipped, the Liberty can tow up to 5,000 pounds.

Both the Selec-Trac II and Command-Trac II four-wheel-drive systems are very well integrated into Liberty's various systems, including traction control, Electronic Stability Program, hill-start assist, hill-descent control and available trailer tow package.

Fuel economy for two-wheel-drive models is 16 miles per gallon in the city and 22 on the highway. Four-wheel-drive models achieve only slightly lower numbers, at 15 mpg city and 21 highway.

A 19.5-gallon fuel tank provides an approximate driving range of 389 miles.

Available on Liberty Limited and Sport models is a Sky Slider roof, an expansive sunroof that is 3.5 times larger than a regular sunroof. A regular sunroof is also available.

Other features available on the Liberty include rain-sensitive wipers, automatic temperature control, a six-speaker sound system and remote start.

Key Competitors
The only compact SUV that rivals the Liberty's off-road prowess is the Suzuki Grand Vitara . If hitting the trails isn't a priority, rivals like the Mitsubishi Outlander and Ford Escape are worth a look.

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    • General
    • Body Style: SUV
    • Size: Compact
    • Market Segment: Standard
    • Weight: 4076 lbs
    • Exterior
    • Length: 176.9 in.
    • Width: 72.3 in.
    • Height: 71.0 in.
    • Wheelbase: 106.1 in.
    • Ground Clearance: TBD
    • Front Track: 61.0 in.
    • Rear Track: 61.0 in.
    • Weight Distribution: 44/56
    • Drag Coefficient: 0.39
    • Interior - General
    • Seats: 5
    • Passenger Volume: TBD
    • Cargo Volume: 26.1 cu. ft.
    • Cargo Volume (Seats Folded): 62.4 cu. ft.
    • Interior - Front Row
    • Volume: TBD
    • Leg Room: 40.8 in.
    • Head Room: 40.4 in.
    • Shoulder Room: 57.1 in.
    • Hip Room: 52.7 in.
    • Interior - Second Row
    • Volume: TBD
    • Leg Room: 38.2 in.
    • Head Room: 40.8 in.
    • Shoulder Room: 56.6 in.
    • Hip Room: 52.6 in.
    • Propulsion
    • Fuel Type: Gas
    • Engine Type: 3.7L V6
    • Power: 210 hp @ 5200 rpm
    • Torque: 235 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm
    • Transmission: 4-Speed Automatic
    • Highway Fuel Economy: 22 mpg
    • City Fuel Economy: 16 mpg
    • Forced Induction: None
    • Direct Injection: No
    • Chassis
    • Layout: Rear Wheel Drive
    • Front Suspension: Double Wishbone
    • Rear Suspension: Solid Axle
    • Wheels
    • Front: 16" Aluminum
    • Front Tires: P225/75R16
    • Rear: 16" Aluminum
    • Rear Tires: P225/75R16
    • Trailering & Hauling
    • Trailer Weight: 5000 lbs
    • Payload: TBD
    • Tongue Weight: 500 lbs

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      Sport

      • 3.7L V6 w/ 210 Horsepower and 22 mpg hwy
      • 4-Speed Automatic Transmission
      • 16-Inch Painted Sparkle Silver Aluminum Wheels
      • Power Heated Exterior Mirrors
      • Automatic Headlamps
      • Solar Control Glass
      • Flipper Liftgate Glass
      • All Speed Traction Control
      • Remote Keyless Entry
      • Enhanced Accident Response System
      • Supplemental Side-Curtain Front/Rear Airbags+
      • Media Center w/ AM/FM Radio, CD Player
      • 1 Year of SiriusXM Satellite Radio Svc.
      • Steering Wheel Mounted Audio Controls
      • Air Conditioning with Air Filtration
      • PREMIUM CLOTH BUCKET SEATS
      • STAIN REPEL SEAT FABRIC
      • FRONT PASSENGER FOLD FLAT SEAT
      • RR 60/40 FOLDING SPLIT RECLINE SEAT
      • Luxury Front & Rear Floor Mats
      • Reversable/Waterproff cargo storage
      • Command-Trac® II Part-Time 4WD System

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      Arctic

      • Same Content as Liberty Sport Plus:
      • Unique Hard Badges on Fenders
      • Unique Blacked Out Headlamps with Fog Lamps
      • 16" Aluminum Wheels Painted Semi-Gloss Black with Matching Center Caps & OWL All-Terrain Tires
      • Dark Slate Gray Interior with Unique Gray Cluster
      • Tectonic Fabric Insert with Polar White Accents
      • Seat Cushion, back, headerst with Accent stitch in Arctic Orange
      • Heated & Power Driver and Passenger Cloth Seats
      • Media Center 430 with 6.5" Touch Screen Radio & 9 Speaker Sound System
      • Mopar Slush Mats with "Jeep" in Polar White Lettering

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      Limited Edition

      • Includes Everything on Sport, Plus:
      • 17-Inch Painted Tech Silver Aluminum Wheels
      • Bright Grille and Fascias w/ Bright Insert
      • Chrome Bodyside Molding
      • Bright Roof Rails
      • Deep Tint Sunscreen Glass
      • Leather-Trimmed Bucket Seats
      • Leather-Wrapped Chrome Shift Knob
      • Rearview Mirror w/ Auto Dim and Microphone
      • Instrument Cluster w/ Display Screen
      • Electronic Vehicle Information Center
      • Tire Pressure Display
      • Heated Front Seats
      • Driver Seat w/ 6-Way Power Adjust and Front
      • Passenger Seats w/ 2-Way Power Adjust
      • Eight Amplified Speakers Plus Subwoofer
      • Overhead Console
      • HomeLink® Control for Garage Door,
      • Cargo compartment cover

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      Limited Jet Limited

      • Includes Everything on Limited, Plus:
      • 20-Inch Aluminum Wheels
      • All Season Tires
      • Black Headlamp Bezels
      • Jet Badge

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      Chrome Accents Group

      • Bright Door Sills by Mopar®
      • Chrome Fuel Filler Door by Mopar®
      • Chrome Tubular Side Steps by Mopar®

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      Driver Convenience Group

      • Bluetooth® Streaming Audio
      • Map Lights
      • Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror with Microphone
      • Uconnect® Voice Command with Bluetooth®
      • Communicate virtually hands-free with an in-vehicle, voice-activated system that allows you to talk using your Bluetooth®-compatible phone.
      • Universal Garage Door Opener
      • Temperature and Compass Gauge (Unavailable with some configurations)

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      Trailer Tow Class III Group

      • Towing capacity 5,000 pounds when properly equipped.
      • 7-Pin Wiring Harness
      • 7-to-4-Pin Wiring Adaptor
      • Class III Receiver Hitch
      • Class III receiver hitch has a 2-inch opening and can handle loads of up to 5,000 pounds of gross trailer weight, if a trailer is equipped with a load-equalizing hitch. Check Owner's Manual for hitch types, load capacity and heavy-duty equipment required. Do not exceed rated tow capacity of vehicle as equipped. Towing may require some items not supplied by Mopar®.
      • Full-Size Spare Tire
      • Black Steel Spare Wheel
      • Heavy Duty Engine Cooling
      • Power Steering Cooler
      • Trailer Sway Control
      • Trailer Tow Group

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      Popular Equipment Group

      • Black Side Roof Rails
      • Cargo Compartment Cover
      • Deep Tint Sunscreen Glass
      • Fog Lamps
      • Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel with Audio Controls
      • P225/75R16 OWL All Season Tires
      • Security Alarm
      • Steering Wheel-Mounted Audio Controls
      • Temperature and Compass Gauge

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      Exterior Appearance Group by Mopar

      • Black Tubular Side Steps by Mopar®
      • Front Tubular Grille Guard by Mopar®
      • Splash Guards by Mopar®

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      3.73 Rear Axle Ratio

      • A numerically lower axle ratio results in lower engine rpm and better fuel economy. A numerically higher ratio improves acceleration, climbing grades, carrying loads or pulling a trailer.

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      Engine Block Heater

      • N/A

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      P225/75R16 OWL All Season Tires

      • N/A

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      P225/75R16 BSW All Season Tires

      • N/A

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      P235/70R16 OWL All Terrain Tires

      • Full-Size Spare Tire (Unavailable with some configurations)
      • Black Steel Spare Wheel

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      Full-Size Spare Tire

      • Black Steel Spare Wheel

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      Power Sunroof

      • A vent, tilt and slide power sunroof with express (one-touch) opening and closing. The panel tilts upward at the rear for venting or slides rearward under the roof.

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      Sky Slider Full Open Roof

      • This 33-inch-by-60-inch Full Length Open Roof is made of the same reinforced acrylic cloth used for convertible tops. Underneath the surface are ten 1-inch-diameter extruded aluminum roof bows spaced approximately 6 inches apart in a ladder-like structure. The top opens from front to rear or rear to front, providing various sun / shade options. Sky Slider™ offers convenient one-touch operation for easy opening and closing.
      • Map Lights
      • Side Roof Rails Delete

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      Media Center 130 CD/MP3

      • AM/FM Radio with CD/MP3 Format Capability and Audio Jack. Steering Wheel Music Controls. Optional: Uconnect™ Voice Command with Bluetooth® Bluetooth® Streaming Audio USB Port for Media Devices SiriusXM Satellite Radio with 1 Year Trial Included Premium Audio System Rear Seat Entertainment Capable (Select Vehicles)

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      Media Center 430 CD/DVD/MP3/HDD

      • AM/FM radio with CD/DVD/MP3 format capability, audio jack, and 40GB HDD (28GB available) with USB port for uploading files.6.5" Touch Screen for Displaying Music Info and Uploaded Pictures. Steering Wheel Music Controls. Optional: Uconnect™ Voice Command with Bluetooth® Bluetooth® Streaming Audio Additional USB Port for Media Devices SiriusXM Satellite Radio with 1 Year Trial Included Premium Audio System Rear Seat Entertainment Capable (Select Vehicles)
      • 40 GB Hard Drive with 28 GB Available
      • 6.5-Inch Touch-Screen Display
      • Audio Jack Input for Mobile Devices
      • Every Uconnect® Media Center radio is equipped with a 3.5 mm Audio Jack that lets you play music from any audio source (MP3 players, electronic book readers, etc.) through your car's speakers. Just connect a cable from your player's headphone jack to the Audio Jack.

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      Media Center 430N SAT/CD/DVD/MP3/HDD/NAV

      • AM/FM radio with CD/DVD/MP3 format capability, audio jack, and 40GB HDD (28GB available) with USB port for uploading files.6.5" Touch Screen for Displaying Music Info and Uploaded Pictures. Steering Wheel Music Controls. Garmin® Navigation. SiriusXM Satellite Radio and Travel Link with 1 Year Trial Included. Optional: Uconnect™ Voice Command with Bluetooth® Bluetooth® Streaming Audio Additional USB Port for Media Devices Premium Audio System Rear Seat Entertainment Capable (Select Vehicles)
      • 1-Year SiriusXM Travel Link Service
      • 40 GB Hard Drive with 28 GB Available
      • 6.5-Inch Touch-Screen Display
      • Audio Jack Input for Mobile Devices
      • Every Uconnect® Media Center radio is equipped with a 3.5 mm Audio Jack that lets you play music from any audio source (MP3 players, electronic book readers, etc.) through your car's speakers. Just connect a cable from your player's headphone jack to the Audio Jack.
      • Garmin® Navigation System
      • Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel with Audio Controls
      • SiriusXM Travel Link™/1Yr Travel Link Subscription
      • In addition to delivering over 130 channels of the best sports, entertainment, talk and 100% commercial-free music, SiriusXM offers premium infotainment services that work in conjunction with compatible navigation systems. SiriusXM Travel Link brings a wealth of useful information into your vehicle and right to your fingertips: Weather -- Check variety of local and national weather information from radar maps to current and 5-day forecast. Fuel Prices -- Check local gas and diesel prices in your area and route to the station of your choice. Sports Scores -- In-game and final scores as well as weekly schedules. Movie Listings -- Check local movie theatres and listings in your area and route to the theater of your choice. SiriusXM and all related marks and logos are trademarks of SiriusXM Radio Inc. and its subsidiaries. SiriusXM services require a subscription, sold separately after trial subscription included with vehicle purchase. Prices and programming subject to change. Subscriptions governed by Terms & Conditions available at sirius.com. SIRIUS Radio U.S Satellite service available only to those at least 18 years of age in the 48 contiguous United States, D.C., and PR (with coverage limitations). Visit www.sirius.com/TravelLink for more information on SiriusXM Travel Link.

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      ParkSense Rear Park Assist System

      • The ParkSense® Rear Park Assist System uses sound waves to detect nearby obstacles in and near the rear path of the vehicle to help you maneuver in tight spaces at parking speeds. Audiovisual indicators in the overhead display in the rear of the vehicle alert you to the proximity of most larger, stationary objects that might be outside your line of sight. Always check entire surroundings before backing up. ParkSense is a registered trademark of Chrysler Group LLC.

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