Jeep Liberty (KJ)

Jeep Liberty (KJ)
Jeep Liberty (KJ)
Overview
Manufacturer	DaimlerChrysler (2002–2007)
Also called	Jeep Cherokee (outside of North America)
Production	April 2001–June 2007
Model years	2002–2007
Designer	Bob Boniface (1998)
Body and chassis
Layout	Front-engine, rear-wheel drive / four-wheel drive
Related	Jeep 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
Wheelbase	104.3 in (2,649 mm)
Length	2001–2004: 174.2 in (4,425 mm) ; 2005–2007: 174.7 in (4,437 mm)
Width	2001–2004: 71.1 in (1,806 mm) ; 2005–2007: 71.8 in (1,824 mm)
Height	2001–204: 73.2 in (1,859 mm) ; 2005–2007: 69.8 in (1,773 mm)
Curb weight	3,508–4,312 lb (1,591–1,956 kg)
Chronology
Predecessor	Jeep Cherokee (XJ)
Successor	Jeep Liberty (KK)

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.