The 2008 Jeep Liberty at NYIAS

The Jeep Liberty, Chrysler Group's range-topping model in the mid size sport utility vehicle (SUV) market segment is offering something new for North American off-road vehicle enthusiasts at the 2007 New York International Auto Show (NYIAS) at the Jacob Javits Convention Center in Manhattan. Chrysler Group will present the all new 2008 Jeep Liberty featuring new features inside and out, as well as innovative components.

Ford the 2008 model year, the Jeep Liberty comes with a redesigned exterior styling, but retails the rugged and classical Jeep exterior design cues featured in every Jeep model. The vehicle is equipped with a front fascia highlighted by aggressive head lights, rain-sensing windshield wipers, front bumper, and Jeep's signature 7-slot grille that allows air flow to coll down the Jeep radiator. In addition, the all-new 2008 Jeep Liberty is the first Jeep model to have the company's Sky Slider full-open canvas roof. This innovative feature allows the driver to have an open air driving experience aboard an SUV model, which is exclusive for the 2008 Jeep Liberty. Inside, the all-new 2008 Jeep Liberty has a functional interior with an increased cargo and storage space, along with improved seating comfort on the driver and passenger seats. A bunch of interior amenities for the 2008 Jeep Liberty is also available. The MyGIG Multimedia Infotainment System uses a hard drive with 20 gigabytes of space to store different files types like photos and music. The system also includes voice-memo recorder, real-time traffic information through SIRIUS Satellite Radio, and touch screen or voice commands to control the system. The 2008 Jeep Liberty also offers the UConnect hands-free communication system using Bluetooth technology.

In addition, the 2008 Jeep Liberty comes with a host of standard advanced safety features and driver assistance safety systems. These include side-curtain air bags, Electronic Stability Program (ESP), Electronic Roll Mitigation, All-speed Traction Control, advanced anti-lock brakes (ABS) and Brake Assist (BA), Tire Pressure Monitoring system.

At the heart of the all-new 2008 Jeep Liberty is a 3.7-liter SOHC V-6 engine capable of delivering a maximum of 210 hp (157 kW) at 5,200 rpm and produces 235 lb.-ft. (319 Nm) amount of peak torque rotating under engine speeds at 4,000 rpm. The engine is combined with either a six-speed manual or a four-speed automatic gearbox. Chrysler Group offers a wide range of available drivetrain configurations for the 2008 Jeep Liberty. These include two four-wheel-drive systems, the all-new Selec-Trac II full-time four-wheel-drive system, and the Command-Trac part-time four-wheel-drive system.

The 2008 Jeep Liberty will be produced at the Toledo (Ohio) North Assembly Plant, and will roll out in Jeep dealer showrooms starting in the third quarter of 2007. 557