Jeep Liberty (KJ)

The Jeep Liberty (KJ), or Jeep Cherokee (KJ) outside North America, is a compact SUV that was produced by Jeep from 2002 to 2007. Introduced in May 2001 as a replacement for the Cherokee (XJ), the unibody Liberty was priced between the Wrangler and Grand Cherokee. It was the smallest of the 4-door Jeep SUVs up until the car platform based 4-door Compass and Patriot arrived for 2007.

Jeep Liberty (KJ)
Overview
ManufacturerDaimlerChrysler (2002–2007)
Also calledJeep Cherokee (outside of North America)
ProductionApril 2001–June 2007
Model years2002–2007
DesignerBob Boniface (1998)
Body and chassis
LayoutFront-engine, rear-wheel drive / four-wheel drive
RelatedJeep Grand Cherokee
Jeep Wrangler
Powertrain
Engine
  • 2.4 L PowerTech I4 (gasoline)
  • 2.5 L VM Motori R 425 I4 (turbo diesel)
  • 2.8 L VM Motori R 428 I4 (turbo diesel)
  • 3.7 L PowerTech V6 (gasoline)
Transmission
  • 4-speed Ultradrive 42RLE automatic
  • 4-speed Chrysler 45RFE automatic
  • 5-speed Chrysler 545RFE automatic
  • 5-speed New Venture Gear NV1500 manual
  • 5-speed New Venture Gear NV3550 manual
  • 6-speed Chrysler NSG370 manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase104.3 in (2,649 mm)
Length2001-04: 174.2 in (4,425 mm)
2005-07: 174.7 in (4,437 mm)
Width2001-04: 71.1 in (1,806 mm)
2005-07: 71.8 in (1,824 mm)
Height2001-04: 73.2 in (1,859 mm)
2005-07: 69.8 in (1,773 mm)
Curb weight3,508–4,312 lb (1,591–1,956 kg)
Chronology
PredecessorJeep Cherokee (XJ)
SuccessorJeep Liberty (KK)
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