Jeep Liberty (KK)

Jeep Liberty (KK)
Overview
ManufacturerChrysler LLC (2008–2009)
Chrysler Group LLC (2010–2012)
Also calledJeep Cherokee (KK)[1]
Production2007[2]–August 16, 2012
Model years2008–2012[3][4]
DesignerDan Zimmermann (2004)[5]
Body and chassis
LayoutFront engine, rear-wheel drive / four-wheel drive
RelatedDodge Nitro
Jeep Grand Cherokee
Jeep Commander
Jeep Wrangler
Powertrain
Engine
Transmission
Dimensions
Wheelbase106.1 in (2,695 mm)
Length
  • 176.9 in (4,493 mm) (2008–2010)
  • 176.1 in (4,473 mm) (2011–2013)
Width
  • 72.4 in (1,839 mm) (2008–2010)
  • 73.1 in (1,857 mm) (2011–2013)
Height
  • 74.9 in (1,902 mm) (2008–2010)
  • 71.3 in (1,811 mm) (2011–2013)
Curb weight3,985–4,780 lb (1,808–2,168 kg)
Chronology
PredecessorJeep Liberty (KJ)
SuccessorJeep Cherokee (KL)

The Jeep Liberty (KK), or Jeep Cherokee (KK) outside North America, is a compact SUV that was manufactured by Jeep and Introduced in 2008 as a successor to the first generation Liberty (KJ). The Liberty features unibody-construction and was assembled at the Toledo North Assembly Plant in the United States and other countries including Egypt and Venezuela. In 2010 Jeep estimated that 70% of Liberty buyers were first time Jeep owners.[6]

  1. ^ "Jeep Australia — Cherokee". Jeep.com.au. Retrieved 2010-05-07.
  2. ^ "2008 Jeep Liberty production begins". topspeed.com. 23 July 2007. Retrieved 2010-11-26.
  3. ^ "Liberty 2013". Jeep.com.mx. Archived from the original on 2012-10-20. Retrieved 2012-10-24.
  4. ^ "Jeep Liberty 2013 ya en México precios y versiones". autosactual.com. 2012-07-31. Retrieved 2012-10-24.
  5. ^ "2008 Jeep Liberty". 22 September 2007.
  6. ^ Blake, Mike (July 7, 2008). "2008 Jeep Liberty Limited 4 x 4 - Mid-size SUV attracts new buyers to marque". Great Cars TV. Archived from the original on August 28, 2008. Retrieved March 7, 2021.