2005 Jeep Liberty New Car Buyer's Guide

New Car Buyer's Guide  » Jeep  » 2005 Liberty   What's New for the 2005 Jeep Liberty? For 2005, Jeep takes the wraps off a freshened Liberty, with revised exterior and interior designs, a six-speed manual transmission and the first turbocharged Common Rail Diesel (CRD) engine offering in a mid-size SUV for North American markets. Sport models get a new bodycolor grille, updated fascias and body-side sills. Limited models add a chrome grille and body-side molding. The rock-crushing Jeep Liberty Renegade model receives unique front styling, fender extensions and a new luggage rack. An off-road light bar is optionally available, as are aggressive off-road tires and taillight guards. The Rocky Mountain Edition blends key features of the rough-and-tumble Renegade and the upscale Limited, resulting in an appealing new trim that comes standard with a power sunroof. All models get new seats, relocated power window switches and refined instrument cluster graphics. Inferno Red Crystal Pearl paint is a new option for 2005. Advantages of the 2005 Jeep Liberty: Go anywhere and do anything four-wheel-drive capability Impressive powertrain warranty Torquey diesel engine option Comfortable front seats High quality interior trimmings Objections to the 2005 Jeep Liberty: Top-heavy handling High curb weight Less than average fuel economy in gas-powered models Underpowered standard 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine on Sport model Harsh ride quality Numb steering Editor's Advice: As with other Jeeps, it's hard to make a case for Liberty ownership when day-to-day driving consists of rush-hour traffic, mall parking lots and weekend errand running. Engineered to tackle the roughest terrain and survive, the Jeep Liberty cannot match similarly sized and priced crossover SUVs when it comes to the daily grind. If you require an inexpensive SUV that can traverse the Rubicon Trail with ease, the 2005 Jeep Liberty makes an excellent choice. Otherwise, try something designed to spend the majority of its time on paved roads. Zip Code:  OTHER WAYS TO SEARCH Search By Make BMW, Honda, Toyota, Lexus, etc. Advanced Search Search by features and other criteria Search By Category Convertibles, SUVs, Vans, etc. Search By Payment Find new cars that fit your monthly budget     CAR PREVIEWS & REVIEWS 2008 Jeep Liberty Preview Boxy is better 2005 Jeep Liberty CRD Quick Spin Turbodiesel engine gets 4.7 mpg better than a regular Liberty, but 6.5 mpg less than a Ford Escape Hybrid 2005 Jeep Liberty Diesel Four-cylinder consumption, V6 power Ten Ways to Avoid a Speeding Ticket Avoid getting caught with your accelerator down 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee Preview Chrysler shakes its moneymaker 2007 Jeep Patriot First Drive On-road manners meet off-road prowess 2007 Jeep Compass Review The Compass takes Jeep in the wrong direction Wrangler, on the Rubicon King of Where the Pavement Ain’t 2007 Jeep Wrangler First Drive The King of Where the Pavement Ain't goes mainstream 2007 Jeep Compass Photo Gallery Jeep tries to expand its brand with a Caliber-based cute-ute ABOUT CARSMART "Since 1995, we've helped millions of customers get connected to a local CarSmart Accredited Dealer for up-front auto pricing and a no-hassle car and truck buying experience. We are the Internet's largest new car buying service, generating over a billion dollars a month in auto sales."

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