The Jeep brand once again moves to the forefront of engineering and design with the introduction of the 2002 Jeep Liberty - delivering a unique combination of ruggedness, capability and superior on-road refinement that sets this all-new vehicle apart from the pack in true Jeep tradition.
The Liberty joins the already formidable Jeep line-up as the newest member of the legendary brand that defined sport-utility vehicles during its 60-year history. The all-new Jeep Liberty was created to expand the breadth of the Jeep line-up and broaden the brand's global appeal. Not only for traditional Jeep buyers, this vehicle is also for a new generation of SUV buyers who value on-road refinement and ruggedness.
Building on themes illustrated by the Dakar and Jeepster concept vehicles, Liberty features short front and rear overhangs and a very upright profile to deliver efficient space utilization, command of the road seating and excellent road presence. The Jeep Liberty stands apart from the new generation of less capable compact SUVs.
The all-new Jeep Liberty stands alone in the world market because it combines legendary Jeep capability that our customers have come to expect with superior on-road refinement to broaden our buyer base even further," said Rich Schaum, Executive Vice President - Product Development and Quality & General Manager Passenger Car Operations, DaimlerChrysler Corporation.
The 2002 Jeep Liberty was engineered with a wide array of new features that make it as capable off-highway as it is competent on any interstate. Major features include:
All-new 3.7-litre PowerTech V-6
The 3.7-litre V-6 engine is designed with similar architecture to the highly acclaimed 4.7-litre V-8 engine which powers the Grand Cherokee. This engine features a 90-degree even-firing V-6, a cast iron block and bedplate, aluminium cylinder heads and a balance shaft. Output is 210 hp @ 5200 rpm (157 kW @ 5200 rpm) and 225-ft. lbs. @ 4000 rpm (305 kW @ 4000 rpm). This all-new V-6 shares many technology features with the 4.7-litre V-8
