What is the Jeep Liberty?
The Jeep Liberty is a compact SUV with a family-friendly enclosed body and Jeep’s upright styling. It filled a place in the brand’s lineup between the Wrangler and Grand Cherokee. Outside North America, the KJ and KK generations were sold as the Jeep Cherokee.
Generations and engines
The first generation, KJ, ran from 2002 to 2007. Its rounded shape and round headlamps brought a softer look to the compact Jeep. The second generation, KK, followed from 2008 to 2012 with a more squared-off design. Jeep revised its suspension and offered a full-time four-wheel-drive system, aiming to improve on-road refinement while retaining off-road ability.
Engine offerings varied by market. The US and Canadian lineups span 2.4 L to 3.7 L and include petrol and diesel engines. EU registration figures list a 3.7 L petrol version rated at 157 kW (213 PS) in 2011.
Fuel consumption and markets
The lowest listed US consumption is 11.2 L/100 km, and the best combined EPA rating is 21 MPG. Canada’s lowest listed figure is also 11.2 L/100 km, on the NRCan 5-cycle test. The EPA and Canadian 5-cycle procedures differ; European ratings use WLTP or NEDC.
The Liberty’s main market was North America. US figures cover 2002–2012 and Canadian figures cover 2001–2012. It also appears in EU registrations, including 10 examples of the 3.7 L petrol version in 2011.
Questions and answers
What years were the Jeep Liberty generations sold?
The KJ ran from 2002 to 2007, followed by the KK from 2008 to 2012.
Was the Liberty called the Cherokee elsewhere?
Yes. Outside North America, the KJ and KK were sold as the Jeep Cherokee.
What is the Liberty’s best listed combined EPA rating?
The best listed US rating is 21 MPG combined. Canada’s consumption figure uses its separate 5-cycle test.
