Jeep Liberty test drive since 2007 SUV

Jeep Liberty Test drive: Fidelity to traditions

For those who were pushed away by the good -natured appearance of Jeep Compass, and the Commander and Cherokee are too large, Jeep brought on sale to the Russian Jeep Liberty market.
Jeep Branch of the American concern Chrysler, specializing in the production of vehicles of high cross -country ability. Glory to the car called Jeep was brought by the American company Willys. And it is the wartime model that the army jeep allows Willas to be among the great automobile companies. Since the Second World War, JEEP cars have been associated with excellent updated abilities, brutality and their own, original design.
Current trends in the automotive industry forced many automakers to look for new development paths. Constantly rising oil prices, the need to create compact cars and enter new markets dictate their rules with which automotive companies are forced to agree. In addition, in order to reduce the cost of the car, the developers are forced to create different models, but at the same time to unify them as much as possible.
   
The angular forms of the front panel and hard plastic are combined with good ergonomics
In appearance, the Jeep brand car is unmistakable
For those who were pushed away by the good -natured appearance of Jeep Compass, and the Commander and Cherokee are too large, Jeep brought on sale to the Russian Jeep Liberty market. In his homeland in North America, he bears the proud name Patriot, but when exporting to Russia, for obvious reasons, this name was replaced by an equally proud Liberty. In its filling, Liberty is the twin brother of the Compass model, but the behavior on the road of these cars has been made differently.
On the hierarchical staircase in the lineup of Jeep Liberti, it stands a step above Compass. As for the positioning in the market, Compass is primarily intended for a younger audience, while the average Liberty owner is a married or idle young and not very (2343 years) specialist with an average income. This explains the more brutal and courageous appearance of the Liberty model.
Jeep Liberty is supplied to the Russian market with a 2.0-liter diesel engine with a capacity of 140 hp. and a 6-speed manual gearbox, as well as a 2.4 liter gasoline engine with a capacity of 170 hp, which can be aggregated by 5-speed mechanics or a bloodless CVT II variator. A gasoline version with a variator and an almost maximum set of additional options came to us for a test.
The appearance, as already mentioned, is quite brutal to be an unmistakable recognizable jeep, but at the same time, to the best of compact, so as not to feel inconvenience when moving along the tight city streets. Recognition and originality is provided by the front grille of the radiator with seven slots and the trapezoidal arches of the wheels, as well as on all other models of this brand, as well as round headlights. In general, the appearance of Liberty, for all its recognition, will like not everyone will like the angular design characteristic of the Jeep brand, does not always withstand competition with more elegant Japanese classmates. However, in the city stream, Jeep Liberty will always be recognized, and it is simply impossible to confuse him with anyone else, with the exception of Compass.
 
Full -wheel drive and blocking of the center differential provide Liberty with good off -road abilities
Recognition on the road is provided by the branded grille of the radiator and round headlights
Inside Jeep Liberty you feel quite comfortable. The high front panel, angular shapes, rough hard plastic do not allow you to doubt that you are in the Jeep brand car. Ergonomics is not bad. Seats adjustments are quite enough. Despite the lack of adjustment of the steering knee in height, convenient landing behind the wheel is easily. The instrument panel suffers too fine digitizing the speedometer and tachometer. Behind passengers, height above the average will be frankly crowded, and the sofa itself does not shine with a comfortable profile. But the back has an adjustment on the angle of inclination. The volume of the trunk is 652 liters, and if you fold the rear sofa, then the beneficial space will increase to 1,535 liters.
A convenient central armrest can move forward and backward. In its lid there is a niche for storing a mobile phone or MP3 player. As an additional option, the test Jeep Liberty was equipped with a good Boston Acoustics Premium Sound Group with an amplifier, eight columns and a subwoofer that sounds very not bad. An interesting feature of this audio system is two rotary-oxide speakers built into the back door for lovers of open air.
 
Jeep Liberty pleasantly surprised almost Passenia on the asphalt
Two rotary-oxide speakers for lovers of open air are built into the back door.
Jeep Liberty is equipped with a constant all -wheel drive with the electronic distribution of traction efforts Freedom Drive I and the possibility of blocking the center differential. The principle of operation of this all -wheel drive transmission is that in the usual traffic mode along the asphalt highway, Liberty goes like a quite ordinary front -wheel drive car. The only difference is that about 10% of the moment is still transmitted to the rear bridge. In the case of even minimal slipping on a slippery highway or blurry primer, the all -wheel drive system automatically transmits up to 60% of the torque to the rear axle.
If you decide to prepare a more serious off-road test for Liberty, then there is the possibility of forced power transmission to the rear wheels, it is enough to pull the T-shaped handle located on the central tunnel between the front seats, and then the thrust will be distributed in the ratio of 50/50 between the front and rear wheels , if necessary, increasing the torque transmitted to the rear axle to 60%.
   
The Boston Acoumium Sound Group audio system is equipped with an amplifier, eight columns and a subwoofer
The front seats have a good profile
The all -wheel drive system has shown itself only from the positive side. On the civilian tires, Liberty confidently makes his way along the road soaked after the rain. And its geometric patency is limited only by a rather low front bumper, with which on serious bumps you need to be on the alert, otherwise there is a risk of returning without it. In addition, with diagonal hanging, Freedom Drive I is a little late with connecting the rear axle, and some obstacles have to be taken on the move.
As for handling on asphalt, here Liberty pleasantly surprised. A full -fledged, albeit a small SUV demonstrated almost easy controllability. Turns are accompanied by completely moderate rolls. In addition, on the Jeep Liberty highway is a good smooth stroke and good insulation of the cabin. Completely independent suspension in front of the type Mcpherson, behind the back of the multi -link, promotes good controllability. The 2.4-liter motor paired with the variator showed good coherence of actions and good acceleration. And only from low revolutions is a tangible delay felt, so when high -speed overtaking on the highway, you need to keep your ear The CVT variator has the Auto Stick function, which means the possibility of manually switching 6 virtual gears, a useful thing when off -road.

The price of Jeep Liberty with a 2.4-liter engine and a mechanical transmission starts at 830,000 rubles. For this money, you get a car with excellent off -road potential, original design and good passenger habits. Of course, Liberty is unlikely to compete with the Japanese leaders of the crossover segment, however, among fans of the brand who appreciate the true advantages of Jeep brand cars, he will also find his customers.
Ruslan Galimov
The price of the tested car is 937 500 rubles
Specifications
Body
Type of body SUV
The number of places 5
Trunk volume, l 652/1535
Equipped mass, kg 1570
Full mass, kg 2010
Length, mm 4411
Width, mm 1756
Height, mm 1669
Wheel base, mm 2635
Road clearance, mm
 
Engine
Basin type with distributed fuel injection
The location in front is transversely
Location and number of cylinders 4 in a row
Working volume, cm 2360
Cylinder diameter/piston stroke, mm 88.0 x 97.0
The degree of compression is 10.5
The number of valves per cylinder 4
Maximum power, L.S./rpm 172
Maximum torque, Nm/rpm 222
Transmission
Gearbox of a stranded CVT variator
The drive is full with a multi -term coupling in the rear wheels drive
The front suspension is independent, such as McPherson, with a reptile stabilizer
The rear suspension is independent, multi -link
Front brakes Disco ventilated
The rear brakes are disk
Tires 215/60 R17
Dynamics
Maximum speed, km/h 185
Acceleration time 0-100 km/h, from 11.3
Fuel consumption, l/100 km
city cycle 11.7
country cycle 8.5
mixed cycle 9.7
Fuel tank capacity, l 51
Fuel gasoline A-95
 
 
 

Source: Carclub.ru