Our Review: 2008 Liberty from Jeep
The Jeep Liberty for 2008
Made in UNITED STATES for Jeep, the Liberty for 2008 is a contender in the 5-seat SPORT UTILITY 4-DR market. It originally retailed for $21,940 USD with a invoice price of $20,575 USD.
Fuel Economy
The 2008 Liberty's 3.7L V6 SOHC 12V engine has been rated at 15 - 16 miles/gallon city and 21 - 22 miles/gallon highway out of a 19.50 gallon tank. This is average for its class. Alternative Fuel versions are available.
Pricing
The Liberty retails for $21,940 USD with a invoice price of $20,575 USD for the base model with no options. A standard delivery charge of $660 USD is also applicable. Additional options and trim levels can raise the price significantly.
Drivetrain
The Liberty comes standard with a 4-Speed Automatic Overdrive or 5-Speed Automatic Overdrive or 6-Speed Manual Overdrive transmission and is a four-wheel drive vehicle. It has a curb weight of approximately lbs. The 4-Wheel ABS front brakes are Disc and the rear brakes are Disc.
Liberty Dimensions
In 2008 the Liberty has an overall length of 176.90 inches and a width of 72.40 inches. It sits a total of 70.10 inches off the ground, with a ground clearance of inches. Front headroom is 40.40 inches.
The Ind front suspension gives the Liberty a turning radius of 35.50 inches. It uses 225/75R16 tires with a wheelbase of 106.10 inches.
Specs & Equipment
Installed equipment includes Power Door Locks, Vehicle Anti-Theft, 4WD/AWD, ABS Brakes, Electronic Brake Assistance. Leading optional equipment includes Cruise Control, CD Changer, Cargo Area Cover, Power Sunroof, Manual Sunroof.
Exterior color choices include Bright Silver Metallic, Brilliant Black Crystal Pearl, Inferno Red Crystal Pearl, Jeep Green Metallic, Light Graystone Pearl, Modern Blue Pearl, Red Rock Crystal Pearl, Stone White with interior choices of Pastel Pebble Beige Cloth Interior, Pastel Slate Gray Cloth Interior. The Liberty seats 5 people with 40.80 inches front leg room.
Jeep Warranty
The normal warranty period is 36 months or 36,000 miles. It also has a Unlimited month/Unlimited mile powertrain warranty. Extended warranties are available through the manufacturer or third-party vendors. It's critical to contact your dealer to verify all warranties.
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