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"The Jeep Cherokee may have been a clunky relic, but that didn't stop some loyalists from scoffing at its shapely replacement. Too cutesy, went the refrain. But the Liberty promptly soared to the top of the sales charts, and for good reason.
The Liberty isn't cute, it's handsome, a standout among bland or gawky rivals. It remains every inch a Jeep, as it proved by fording steep-banked streams, climbing boulders and churning the red Virginia mud of Camp Jeep's grueling off-road trails. Towing capacity tops the class. But the Liberty cleans up nicely, with a composed highway ride and a well-designed interior with loads of cargo space. The beefy steel-reinforced chassis puts the Jeep on the chubby side, taking a toll on fuel economy. But where some cute-utes feel toylike, the Jeep feels substantial."
XJguy
"The Jeep Cherokee may have been a clunky relic, but that didn't stop some loyalists from scoffing at its shapely replacement. Too cutesy, went the refrain. But the Liberty promptly soared to the top of the sales charts, and for good reason.
The Liberty isn't cute, it's handsome, a standout among bland or gawky rivals. It remains every inch a Jeep, as it proved by fording steep-banked streams, climbing boulders and churning the red Virginia mud of Camp Jeep's grueling off-road trails. Towing capacity tops the class. But the Liberty cleans up nicely, with a composed highway ride and a well-designed interior with loads of cargo space. The beefy steel-reinforced chassis puts the Jeep on the chubby side, taking a toll on fuel economy. But where some cute-utes feel toylike, the Jeep feels substantial."
XJguy