What do you like about 2007 Jeep Liberty?
Power
Ample space for occupants and minor cargo
Smooth ride
Nice array of factory options
Low base price
How would you improve 2007 Jeep Liberty?
No fold down front seat for longer items
Cabin lights and bells stay on when back hatch window is open
Chintzy base tire and wheel package for base models
Window controls are in the middle console instead of near the window
Spare tire is on the back gate
2007 Jeep Liberty Review:
Not only is the standard 3.7L V-6 powerful the value to performance ratio exceeds most if not all others in its class. I put several small SUV's to the task including the Kia, which looks nice but when compared to Jeep was underpowered. The Liberty provides 210 horse power which in more than enough to run with many heavier and larger vehicles. I opted for the six speed manual transmission which shifts as smooth as one can expect from a truck, it's no sports car but it does the job. For those that like to be in control of the power curve for best acceleration the six speed is the way to go on the Liberty. The ride is smooth and not too bouncy as one might expect from a Jeep vehicle, it has almost the feel of the Grand Cherokee of just a short few years ago. The wind noise at speed is very minimal, Chrysler has done an excellent job of the fit and finish in almost every respect. The interior is roomy enough for four adults and headroom is very ample. This coming from a 6'3" guy, so it can't be anything but roomy. But then again I saw a bigger guy than me "roll" out of a 1976 Corvette the other day so I guess if you want to fit you will. In any case, most won't have a problem with seating. The same holds true in the cargo area, although it won't hold a six foot ladder without the rear seats folded down and the front seats pushed to the frontal limit. It's anyone's guess of the carnage that would ensue if the airbag deployed on the driver in that precarious position. The Jeep is a great runabout and will handle light to medium duty hauling for soccer moms and contractors alike. My model came with the electronic skid control that cuts power when the wheels break loose from the pavement. This system is a passive one which cuts power to the engine rather than engaging in any sort of multi wheel drive regalia. Remember that I'm talking the 2007 here, the 2008 is not a cute ute, it's been turned into a box which may hurt the Liberty's appeal. I also must make mention of the high seat back which will support your neck in a rear end situation. My 2000 Grand Cherokee did not have the high seat backs which was a constant complaint of mine. Credit Chrysler for that. Of all the things I enjoy about this Jeep I do wish it came with a Genie in a bottle so I could make some quick changes. The passenger front seat reclines but it does not fold flat for additional long object space. Remember the 6 ft. ladder I spoke of? The rear glass does open separate from the side swinging tailgate which is the only way to accommodate this ladder if you still want to drive the vehicle. Secondarily, if the glass is open the blinding interior cabin lights remain on and you have to hear annoying dings of warning. If Jeep understood that these things might sometimes be used by contractors or other than just a grocery getter it would serve them well. I can't wait for Good Year Wrangler tires to wear out so I can get some real tires. The Wrangler is a good tire but they put the skinniest tires available on this thing at the factory, not very Jeepish if you ask me. The dash material is just ok, I'm neutral on that, it's a Jeep whatcha gonna do? I opted for the six speed to control the revs better as the automatic can be sluggish off the line. Of course this is an SUV not a race car, but feeling the power is still fun. As you can see my negatives are on the short list. I have had two Grand Cherokee's and it's every bit as good as those vehicles were just in a smaller package.
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