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"The 2002 Jeep® Liberty is proof again that the Chrysler Group excels at turning concepts into reality. The interior of the Liberty blends rugged Jeep® cues with a contemporary look...the use of shapes and textures give its interior a rugged, yet refined character. 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." - Jeep® Press Kit

The new Jeep® Liberty (dubbed KJ) is powered by a shortened, 3.7L V-6 version of the ever popular 4.7L Jeep® Grand Cherokee V-8. Like its big brother, the 3.7L has a chain-driven single overhead cam, and a fabricated tubular camshaft. Unique to the 3.7L is a gear-driven balance shaft, composite intake manifold with individual tuned runners on each cylinder, and an active knock sensor system to improve performance and reliability. The 3.7L V-6 is mated to a multi-speed automatic or 5-speed manual transmission. The overseas version is also available with a new 2.5L direct ignition 4-cylinder turbodiesel.

The Jeep® Liberty borrows its rear link-coil suspension design from the Grand Cherokee, while sporting a totally new Jeep® independent front suspension. Don't worry, it's Rubicon tested and offers eight full inches of suspension travel. This new design incorporates cast iron lower and forged steel upper control arms, coupled to a cast iron steering knuckle with permanently lubricated ball joints.

The Jeep® Liberty is also available with a new Sentry Key theft deterent system, offering remote door unlocking and will also open the rear flipper glass and unlock the liftgate.

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Highlights:
  • Independent Front Suspension
  • 5000 lb. Towing Capacity
  • All-New 3.7L V-6
  • Uniframe Construction
  • Standard Command Trac®, Optional Selec Trac®
  • Generous Approach & Departure Angles
  • Water Fording Capabilities
  • Available Off-Road Group
  • Rubicon Proven
  • Swing-Open Tailgate, Flip-Open Glass Hatch
  • All-New Rack & Pinion Steering
  • Seats Five
  • New Larger, Thicker Brakes
  • Wheelbase: 104.3"
  • Overall Length, Including Spare: 174.7"
  • Overall Width: 71.6"
  • Height: 70.7"
  • Approach Angle: 38.1°
  • Departure Angle: 32.4°
  • Estimated Curb Weight: 3666-3857 lbs. (US)
  • Available in 2WD
  • The Liberty will replace the XJ
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