2008 Jeep Liberty photos
08-20-2006, 09:08 AM
#1
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2008 Jeep Liberty photos
Current Liberty styling will undergo a major change for '08.
There will be similarities with the current Dodge Nitro (being built
at the same factory as current Liberty's).
The Nitro will be the "on-road" version, giving Dodge customers a
choice of a smaller option to the Durango.
The Liberty is to retain its "off-road" capabilities.
Advance photos at:
http://www.wkjeeps.com/wk_updates.htm
Articles:
http://www.allpar.com/model/upcoming.html
IMHO, isn't this "common platform" concept what got
the US carmakers in trouble a few years ago when virtually all the
cars from a manufacturer were basically the same with only restyled
trim, grills & interiors? I understand the need to reduce costs, but
when you have to see the name plate to tell the difference between
models, they get boring.
There will be similarities with the current Dodge Nitro (being built
at the same factory as current Liberty's).
The Nitro will be the "on-road" version, giving Dodge customers a
choice of a smaller option to the Durango.
The Liberty is to retain its "off-road" capabilities.
Advance photos at:
http://www.wkjeeps.com/wk_updates.htm
Articles:
http://www.allpar.com/model/upcoming.html
IMHO, isn't this "common platform" concept what got
the US carmakers in trouble a few years ago when virtually all the
cars from a manufacturer were basically the same with only restyled
trim, grills & interiors? I understand the need to reduce costs, but
when you have to see the name plate to tell the difference between
models, they get boring.
08-20-2006, 05:58 PM
#2
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Re: 2008 Jeep Liberty photos
What!!?? No 7 slots?
Something not right here, you SURE this is a KJ ???
If so, it looks like ***!
Currently the Libby is the best looking lil SUV out there, this looks like
they whacked it with an ugly stick!
Kate
06 Rhooobe-Kahn
"QX" <nomail@nospam.com> wrote in message
news:tlmge2lq24u1n6j8jn4ukp05h0q3ombo17@4ax.com...
> Current Liberty styling will undergo a major change for '08.
> There will be similarities with the current Dodge Nitro (being built
> at the same factory as current Liberty's).
> The Nitro will be the "on-road" version, giving Dodge customers a
> choice of a smaller option to the Durango.
>
> The Liberty is to retain its "off-road" capabilities.
>
> Advance photos at:
> http://www.wkjeeps.com/wk_updates.htm
> Articles:
> http://www.allpar.com/model/upcoming.html
>
>
> IMHO, isn't this "common platform" concept what got
> the US carmakers in trouble a few years ago when virtually all the
> cars from a manufacturer were basically the same with only restyled
> trim, grills & interiors? I understand the need to reduce costs, but
> when you have to see the name plate to tell the difference between
> models, they get boring.
>
>
Something not right here, you SURE this is a KJ ???
If so, it looks like ***!
Currently the Libby is the best looking lil SUV out there, this looks like
they whacked it with an ugly stick!
Kate
06 Rhooobe-Kahn
"QX" <nomail@nospam.com> wrote in message
news:tlmge2lq24u1n6j8jn4ukp05h0q3ombo17@4ax.com...
> Current Liberty styling will undergo a major change for '08.
> There will be similarities with the current Dodge Nitro (being built
> at the same factory as current Liberty's).
> The Nitro will be the "on-road" version, giving Dodge customers a
> choice of a smaller option to the Durango.
>
> The Liberty is to retain its "off-road" capabilities.
>
> Advance photos at:
> http://www.wkjeeps.com/wk_updates.htm
> Articles:
> http://www.allpar.com/model/upcoming.html
>
>
> IMHO, isn't this "common platform" concept what got
> the US carmakers in trouble a few years ago when virtually all the
> cars from a manufacturer were basically the same with only restyled
> trim, grills & interiors? I understand the need to reduce costs, but
> when you have to see the name plate to tell the difference between
> models, they get boring.
>
>
08-20-2006, 05:58 PM
#3
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: 2008 Jeep Liberty photos
What!!?? No 7 slots?
Something not right here, you SURE this is a KJ ???
If so, it looks like ***!
Currently the Libby is the best looking lil SUV out there, this looks like
they whacked it with an ugly stick!
Kate
06 Rhooobe-Kahn
"QX" <nomail@nospam.com> wrote in message
news:tlmge2lq24u1n6j8jn4ukp05h0q3ombo17@4ax.com...
> Current Liberty styling will undergo a major change for '08.
> There will be similarities with the current Dodge Nitro (being built
> at the same factory as current Liberty's).
> The Nitro will be the "on-road" version, giving Dodge customers a
> choice of a smaller option to the Durango.
>
> The Liberty is to retain its "off-road" capabilities.
>
> Advance photos at:
> http://www.wkjeeps.com/wk_updates.htm
> Articles:
> http://www.allpar.com/model/upcoming.html
>
>
> IMHO, isn't this "common platform" concept what got
> the US carmakers in trouble a few years ago when virtually all the
> cars from a manufacturer were basically the same with only restyled
> trim, grills & interiors? I understand the need to reduce costs, but
> when you have to see the name plate to tell the difference between
> models, they get boring.
>
>
Something not right here, you SURE this is a KJ ???
If so, it looks like ***!
Currently the Libby is the best looking lil SUV out there, this looks like
they whacked it with an ugly stick!
Kate
06 Rhooobe-Kahn
"QX" <nomail@nospam.com> wrote in message
news:tlmge2lq24u1n6j8jn4ukp05h0q3ombo17@4ax.com...
> Current Liberty styling will undergo a major change for '08.
> There will be similarities with the current Dodge Nitro (being built
> at the same factory as current Liberty's).
> The Nitro will be the "on-road" version, giving Dodge customers a
> choice of a smaller option to the Durango.
>
> The Liberty is to retain its "off-road" capabilities.
>
> Advance photos at:
> http://www.wkjeeps.com/wk_updates.htm
> Articles:
> http://www.allpar.com/model/upcoming.html
>
>
> IMHO, isn't this "common platform" concept what got
> the US carmakers in trouble a few years ago when virtually all the
> cars from a manufacturer were basically the same with only restyled
> trim, grills & interiors? I understand the need to reduce costs, but
> when you have to see the name plate to tell the difference between
> models, they get boring.
>
>
08-20-2006, 05:58 PM
#4
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: 2008 Jeep Liberty photos
What!!?? No 7 slots?
Something not right here, you SURE this is a KJ ???
If so, it looks like ***!
Currently the Libby is the best looking lil SUV out there, this looks like
they whacked it with an ugly stick!
Kate
06 Rhooobe-Kahn
"QX" <nomail@nospam.com> wrote in message
news:tlmge2lq24u1n6j8jn4ukp05h0q3ombo17@4ax.com...
> Current Liberty styling will undergo a major change for '08.
> There will be similarities with the current Dodge Nitro (being built
> at the same factory as current Liberty's).
> The Nitro will be the "on-road" version, giving Dodge customers a
> choice of a smaller option to the Durango.
>
> The Liberty is to retain its "off-road" capabilities.
>
> Advance photos at:
> http://www.wkjeeps.com/wk_updates.htm
> Articles:
> http://www.allpar.com/model/upcoming.html
>
>
> IMHO, isn't this "common platform" concept what got
> the US carmakers in trouble a few years ago when virtually all the
> cars from a manufacturer were basically the same with only restyled
> trim, grills & interiors? I understand the need to reduce costs, but
> when you have to see the name plate to tell the difference between
> models, they get boring.
>
>
Something not right here, you SURE this is a KJ ???
If so, it looks like ***!
Currently the Libby is the best looking lil SUV out there, this looks like
they whacked it with an ugly stick!
Kate
06 Rhooobe-Kahn
"QX" <nomail@nospam.com> wrote in message
news:tlmge2lq24u1n6j8jn4ukp05h0q3ombo17@4ax.com...
> Current Liberty styling will undergo a major change for '08.
> There will be similarities with the current Dodge Nitro (being built
> at the same factory as current Liberty's).
> The Nitro will be the "on-road" version, giving Dodge customers a
> choice of a smaller option to the Durango.
>
> The Liberty is to retain its "off-road" capabilities.
>
> Advance photos at:
> http://www.wkjeeps.com/wk_updates.htm
> Articles:
> http://www.allpar.com/model/upcoming.html
>
>
> IMHO, isn't this "common platform" concept what got
> the US carmakers in trouble a few years ago when virtually all the
> cars from a manufacturer were basically the same with only restyled
> trim, grills & interiors? I understand the need to reduce costs, but
> when you have to see the name plate to tell the difference between
> models, they get boring.
>
>
08-20-2006, 05:58 PM
#5
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: 2008 Jeep Liberty photos
What!!?? No 7 slots?
Something not right here, you SURE this is a KJ ???
If so, it looks like ***!
Currently the Libby is the best looking lil SUV out there, this looks like
they whacked it with an ugly stick!
Kate
06 Rhooobe-Kahn
"QX" <nomail@nospam.com> wrote in message
news:tlmge2lq24u1n6j8jn4ukp05h0q3ombo17@4ax.com...
> Current Liberty styling will undergo a major change for '08.
> There will be similarities with the current Dodge Nitro (being built
> at the same factory as current Liberty's).
> The Nitro will be the "on-road" version, giving Dodge customers a
> choice of a smaller option to the Durango.
>
> The Liberty is to retain its "off-road" capabilities.
>
> Advance photos at:
> http://www.wkjeeps.com/wk_updates.htm
> Articles:
> http://www.allpar.com/model/upcoming.html
>
>
> IMHO, isn't this "common platform" concept what got
> the US carmakers in trouble a few years ago when virtually all the
> cars from a manufacturer were basically the same with only restyled
> trim, grills & interiors? I understand the need to reduce costs, but
> when you have to see the name plate to tell the difference between
> models, they get boring.
>
>
Something not right here, you SURE this is a KJ ???
If so, it looks like ***!
Currently the Libby is the best looking lil SUV out there, this looks like
they whacked it with an ugly stick!
Kate
06 Rhooobe-Kahn
"QX" <nomail@nospam.com> wrote in message
news:tlmge2lq24u1n6j8jn4ukp05h0q3ombo17@4ax.com...
> Current Liberty styling will undergo a major change for '08.
> There will be similarities with the current Dodge Nitro (being built
> at the same factory as current Liberty's).
> The Nitro will be the "on-road" version, giving Dodge customers a
> choice of a smaller option to the Durango.
>
> The Liberty is to retain its "off-road" capabilities.
>
> Advance photos at:
> http://www.wkjeeps.com/wk_updates.htm
> Articles:
> http://www.allpar.com/model/upcoming.html
>
>
> IMHO, isn't this "common platform" concept what got
> the US carmakers in trouble a few years ago when virtually all the
> cars from a manufacturer were basically the same with only restyled
> trim, grills & interiors? I understand the need to reduce costs, but
> when you have to see the name plate to tell the difference between
> models, they get boring.
>
>
08-20-2006, 07:09 PM
#6
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Re: 2008 Jeep Liberty photos
It looks like they were going for the retro 40s-50s panel truck look in the
front end.
I found this interesting:
"Confirmed: a 4.0 liter V6 or a new 3.8 liter V6 for minivans and Pacificas.
The 4.0 is 255 hp with about 265 lb-ft of torque. It's not tuned for "paper
racing" (that is, with an inflated horsepower rating), but apparently has a
nice torque curve and gas mileage similar to the 2004 215 hp / 245 lb-ft 3.8
liter V6 (which was rated 18 city, 25 highway, only 1 mpg less than the
3.3). ("hawida" noted that the 3.8 had been changed to 205 hp, 240 lb-ft for
2006, possibly due to new measurement rules by SAE.)
"Chrysler has generally tuned its minivan engines for low horsepower and
high torque, since off-the-line full-load acceleration is more important
than fast unloaded quarter-mile sprints (of the type magazines use). Thus,
its engines' horsepower ratings should not be blindly compared with those of
popular cars."
"Kate" <svtkate@spam.filter.selby.ws> wrote in message
news:5W4Gg.64366$vj1.27818@bignews5.bellsouth.net. ..
> What!!?? No 7 slots?
> Something not right here, you SURE this is a KJ ???
>
> If so, it looks like ***!
> Currently the Libby is the best looking lil SUV out there, this looks like
> they whacked it with an ugly stick!
>
> Kate
> 06 Rhooobe-Kahn
>
>
> "QX" <nomail@nospam.com> wrote in message
> news:tlmge2lq24u1n6j8jn4ukp05h0q3ombo17@4ax.com...
>> Current Liberty styling will undergo a major change for '08.
>> There will be similarities with the current Dodge Nitro (being built
>> at the same factory as current Liberty's).
>> The Nitro will be the "on-road" version, giving Dodge customers a
>> choice of a smaller option to the Durango.
>>
>> The Liberty is to retain its "off-road" capabilities.
>>
>> Advance photos at:
>> http://www.wkjeeps.com/wk_updates.htm
>> Articles:
>> http://www.allpar.com/model/upcoming.html
>>
>>
>> IMHO, isn't this "common platform" concept what got
>> the US carmakers in trouble a few years ago when virtually all the
>> cars from a manufacturer were basically the same with only restyled
>> trim, grills & interiors? I understand the need to reduce costs, but
>> when you have to see the name plate to tell the difference between
>> models, they get boring.
>>
>>
>
>
front end.
I found this interesting:
"Confirmed: a 4.0 liter V6 or a new 3.8 liter V6 for minivans and Pacificas.
The 4.0 is 255 hp with about 265 lb-ft of torque. It's not tuned for "paper
racing" (that is, with an inflated horsepower rating), but apparently has a
nice torque curve and gas mileage similar to the 2004 215 hp / 245 lb-ft 3.8
liter V6 (which was rated 18 city, 25 highway, only 1 mpg less than the
3.3). ("hawida" noted that the 3.8 had been changed to 205 hp, 240 lb-ft for
2006, possibly due to new measurement rules by SAE.)
"Chrysler has generally tuned its minivan engines for low horsepower and
high torque, since off-the-line full-load acceleration is more important
than fast unloaded quarter-mile sprints (of the type magazines use). Thus,
its engines' horsepower ratings should not be blindly compared with those of
popular cars."
"Kate" <svtkate@spam.filter.selby.ws> wrote in message
news:5W4Gg.64366$vj1.27818@bignews5.bellsouth.net. ..
> What!!?? No 7 slots?
> Something not right here, you SURE this is a KJ ???
>
> If so, it looks like ***!
> Currently the Libby is the best looking lil SUV out there, this looks like
> they whacked it with an ugly stick!
>
> Kate
> 06 Rhooobe-Kahn
>
>
> "QX" <nomail@nospam.com> wrote in message
> news:tlmge2lq24u1n6j8jn4ukp05h0q3ombo17@4ax.com...
>> Current Liberty styling will undergo a major change for '08.
>> There will be similarities with the current Dodge Nitro (being built
>> at the same factory as current Liberty's).
>> The Nitro will be the "on-road" version, giving Dodge customers a
>> choice of a smaller option to the Durango.
>>
>> The Liberty is to retain its "off-road" capabilities.
>>
>> Advance photos at:
>> http://www.wkjeeps.com/wk_updates.htm
>> Articles:
>> http://www.allpar.com/model/upcoming.html
>>
>>
>> IMHO, isn't this "common platform" concept what got
>> the US carmakers in trouble a few years ago when virtually all the
>> cars from a manufacturer were basically the same with only restyled
>> trim, grills & interiors? I understand the need to reduce costs, but
>> when you have to see the name plate to tell the difference between
>> models, they get boring.
>>
>>
>
>
08-20-2006, 07:09 PM
#7
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Posts: n/a
Re: 2008 Jeep Liberty photos
It looks like they were going for the retro 40s-50s panel truck look in the
front end.
I found this interesting:
"Confirmed: a 4.0 liter V6 or a new 3.8 liter V6 for minivans and Pacificas.
The 4.0 is 255 hp with about 265 lb-ft of torque. It's not tuned for "paper
racing" (that is, with an inflated horsepower rating), but apparently has a
nice torque curve and gas mileage similar to the 2004 215 hp / 245 lb-ft 3.8
liter V6 (which was rated 18 city, 25 highway, only 1 mpg less than the
3.3). ("hawida" noted that the 3.8 had been changed to 205 hp, 240 lb-ft for
2006, possibly due to new measurement rules by SAE.)
"Chrysler has generally tuned its minivan engines for low horsepower and
high torque, since off-the-line full-load acceleration is more important
than fast unloaded quarter-mile sprints (of the type magazines use). Thus,
its engines' horsepower ratings should not be blindly compared with those of
popular cars."
"Kate" <svtkate@spam.filter.selby.ws> wrote in message
news:5W4Gg.64366$vj1.27818@bignews5.bellsouth.net. ..
> What!!?? No 7 slots?
> Something not right here, you SURE this is a KJ ???
>
> If so, it looks like ***!
> Currently the Libby is the best looking lil SUV out there, this looks like
> they whacked it with an ugly stick!
>
> Kate
> 06 Rhooobe-Kahn
>
>
> "QX" <nomail@nospam.com> wrote in message
> news:tlmge2lq24u1n6j8jn4ukp05h0q3ombo17@4ax.com...
>> Current Liberty styling will undergo a major change for '08.
>> There will be similarities with the current Dodge Nitro (being built
>> at the same factory as current Liberty's).
>> The Nitro will be the "on-road" version, giving Dodge customers a
>> choice of a smaller option to the Durango.
>>
>> The Liberty is to retain its "off-road" capabilities.
>>
>> Advance photos at:
>> http://www.wkjeeps.com/wk_updates.htm
>> Articles:
>> http://www.allpar.com/model/upcoming.html
>>
>>
>> IMHO, isn't this "common platform" concept what got
>> the US carmakers in trouble a few years ago when virtually all the
>> cars from a manufacturer were basically the same with only restyled
>> trim, grills & interiors? I understand the need to reduce costs, but
>> when you have to see the name plate to tell the difference between
>> models, they get boring.
>>
>>
>
>
front end.
I found this interesting:
"Confirmed: a 4.0 liter V6 or a new 3.8 liter V6 for minivans and Pacificas.
The 4.0 is 255 hp with about 265 lb-ft of torque. It's not tuned for "paper
racing" (that is, with an inflated horsepower rating), but apparently has a
nice torque curve and gas mileage similar to the 2004 215 hp / 245 lb-ft 3.8
liter V6 (which was rated 18 city, 25 highway, only 1 mpg less than the
3.3). ("hawida" noted that the 3.8 had been changed to 205 hp, 240 lb-ft for
2006, possibly due to new measurement rules by SAE.)
"Chrysler has generally tuned its minivan engines for low horsepower and
high torque, since off-the-line full-load acceleration is more important
than fast unloaded quarter-mile sprints (of the type magazines use). Thus,
its engines' horsepower ratings should not be blindly compared with those of
popular cars."
"Kate" <svtkate@spam.filter.selby.ws> wrote in message
news:5W4Gg.64366$vj1.27818@bignews5.bellsouth.net. ..
> What!!?? No 7 slots?
> Something not right here, you SURE this is a KJ ???
>
> If so, it looks like ***!
> Currently the Libby is the best looking lil SUV out there, this looks like
> they whacked it with an ugly stick!
>
> Kate
> 06 Rhooobe-Kahn
>
>
> "QX" <nomail@nospam.com> wrote in message
> news:tlmge2lq24u1n6j8jn4ukp05h0q3ombo17@4ax.com...
>> Current Liberty styling will undergo a major change for '08.
>> There will be similarities with the current Dodge Nitro (being built
>> at the same factory as current Liberty's).
>> The Nitro will be the "on-road" version, giving Dodge customers a
>> choice of a smaller option to the Durango.
>>
>> The Liberty is to retain its "off-road" capabilities.
>>
>> Advance photos at:
>> http://www.wkjeeps.com/wk_updates.htm
>> Articles:
>> http://www.allpar.com/model/upcoming.html
>>
>>
>> IMHO, isn't this "common platform" concept what got
>> the US carmakers in trouble a few years ago when virtually all the
>> cars from a manufacturer were basically the same with only restyled
>> trim, grills & interiors? I understand the need to reduce costs, but
>> when you have to see the name plate to tell the difference between
>> models, they get boring.
>>
>>
>
>
08-20-2006, 07:09 PM
#8
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: 2008 Jeep Liberty photos
It looks like they were going for the retro 40s-50s panel truck look in the
front end.
I found this interesting:
"Confirmed: a 4.0 liter V6 or a new 3.8 liter V6 for minivans and Pacificas.
The 4.0 is 255 hp with about 265 lb-ft of torque. It's not tuned for "paper
racing" (that is, with an inflated horsepower rating), but apparently has a
nice torque curve and gas mileage similar to the 2004 215 hp / 245 lb-ft 3.8
liter V6 (which was rated 18 city, 25 highway, only 1 mpg less than the
3.3). ("hawida" noted that the 3.8 had been changed to 205 hp, 240 lb-ft for
2006, possibly due to new measurement rules by SAE.)
"Chrysler has generally tuned its minivan engines for low horsepower and
high torque, since off-the-line full-load acceleration is more important
than fast unloaded quarter-mile sprints (of the type magazines use). Thus,
its engines' horsepower ratings should not be blindly compared with those of
popular cars."
"Kate" <svtkate@spam.filter.selby.ws> wrote in message
news:5W4Gg.64366$vj1.27818@bignews5.bellsouth.net. ..
> What!!?? No 7 slots?
> Something not right here, you SURE this is a KJ ???
>
> If so, it looks like ***!
> Currently the Libby is the best looking lil SUV out there, this looks like
> they whacked it with an ugly stick!
>
> Kate
> 06 Rhooobe-Kahn
>
>
> "QX" <nomail@nospam.com> wrote in message
> news:tlmge2lq24u1n6j8jn4ukp05h0q3ombo17@4ax.com...
>> Current Liberty styling will undergo a major change for '08.
>> There will be similarities with the current Dodge Nitro (being built
>> at the same factory as current Liberty's).
>> The Nitro will be the "on-road" version, giving Dodge customers a
>> choice of a smaller option to the Durango.
>>
>> The Liberty is to retain its "off-road" capabilities.
>>
>> Advance photos at:
>> http://www.wkjeeps.com/wk_updates.htm
>> Articles:
>> http://www.allpar.com/model/upcoming.html
>>
>>
>> IMHO, isn't this "common platform" concept what got
>> the US carmakers in trouble a few years ago when virtually all the
>> cars from a manufacturer were basically the same with only restyled
>> trim, grills & interiors? I understand the need to reduce costs, but
>> when you have to see the name plate to tell the difference between
>> models, they get boring.
>>
>>
>
>
front end.
I found this interesting:
"Confirmed: a 4.0 liter V6 or a new 3.8 liter V6 for minivans and Pacificas.
The 4.0 is 255 hp with about 265 lb-ft of torque. It's not tuned for "paper
racing" (that is, with an inflated horsepower rating), but apparently has a
nice torque curve and gas mileage similar to the 2004 215 hp / 245 lb-ft 3.8
liter V6 (which was rated 18 city, 25 highway, only 1 mpg less than the
3.3). ("hawida" noted that the 3.8 had been changed to 205 hp, 240 lb-ft for
2006, possibly due to new measurement rules by SAE.)
"Chrysler has generally tuned its minivan engines for low horsepower and
high torque, since off-the-line full-load acceleration is more important
than fast unloaded quarter-mile sprints (of the type magazines use). Thus,
its engines' horsepower ratings should not be blindly compared with those of
popular cars."
"Kate" <svtkate@spam.filter.selby.ws> wrote in message
news:5W4Gg.64366$vj1.27818@bignews5.bellsouth.net. ..
> What!!?? No 7 slots?
> Something not right here, you SURE this is a KJ ???
>
> If so, it looks like ***!
> Currently the Libby is the best looking lil SUV out there, this looks like
> they whacked it with an ugly stick!
>
> Kate
> 06 Rhooobe-Kahn
>
>
> "QX" <nomail@nospam.com> wrote in message
> news:tlmge2lq24u1n6j8jn4ukp05h0q3ombo17@4ax.com...
>> Current Liberty styling will undergo a major change for '08.
>> There will be similarities with the current Dodge Nitro (being built
>> at the same factory as current Liberty's).
>> The Nitro will be the "on-road" version, giving Dodge customers a
>> choice of a smaller option to the Durango.
>>
>> The Liberty is to retain its "off-road" capabilities.
>>
>> Advance photos at:
>> http://www.wkjeeps.com/wk_updates.htm
>> Articles:
>> http://www.allpar.com/model/upcoming.html
>>
>>
>> IMHO, isn't this "common platform" concept what got
>> the US carmakers in trouble a few years ago when virtually all the
>> cars from a manufacturer were basically the same with only restyled
>> trim, grills & interiors? I understand the need to reduce costs, but
>> when you have to see the name plate to tell the difference between
>> models, they get boring.
>>
>>
>
>
08-20-2006, 07:09 PM
#9
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Re: 2008 Jeep Liberty photos
It looks like they were going for the retro 40s-50s panel truck look in the
front end.
I found this interesting:
"Confirmed: a 4.0 liter V6 or a new 3.8 liter V6 for minivans and Pacificas.
The 4.0 is 255 hp with about 265 lb-ft of torque. It's not tuned for "paper
racing" (that is, with an inflated horsepower rating), but apparently has a
nice torque curve and gas mileage similar to the 2004 215 hp / 245 lb-ft 3.8
liter V6 (which was rated 18 city, 25 highway, only 1 mpg less than the
3.3). ("hawida" noted that the 3.8 had been changed to 205 hp, 240 lb-ft for
2006, possibly due to new measurement rules by SAE.)
"Chrysler has generally tuned its minivan engines for low horsepower and
high torque, since off-the-line full-load acceleration is more important
than fast unloaded quarter-mile sprints (of the type magazines use). Thus,
its engines' horsepower ratings should not be blindly compared with those of
popular cars."
"Kate" <svtkate@spam.filter.selby.ws> wrote in message
news:5W4Gg.64366$vj1.27818@bignews5.bellsouth.net. ..
> What!!?? No 7 slots?
> Something not right here, you SURE this is a KJ ???
>
> If so, it looks like ***!
> Currently the Libby is the best looking lil SUV out there, this looks like
> they whacked it with an ugly stick!
>
> Kate
> 06 Rhooobe-Kahn
>
>
> "QX" <nomail@nospam.com> wrote in message
> news:tlmge2lq24u1n6j8jn4ukp05h0q3ombo17@4ax.com...
>> Current Liberty styling will undergo a major change for '08.
>> There will be similarities with the current Dodge Nitro (being built
>> at the same factory as current Liberty's).
>> The Nitro will be the "on-road" version, giving Dodge customers a
>> choice of a smaller option to the Durango.
>>
>> The Liberty is to retain its "off-road" capabilities.
>>
>> Advance photos at:
>> http://www.wkjeeps.com/wk_updates.htm
>> Articles:
>> http://www.allpar.com/model/upcoming.html
>>
>>
>> IMHO, isn't this "common platform" concept what got
>> the US carmakers in trouble a few years ago when virtually all the
>> cars from a manufacturer were basically the same with only restyled
>> trim, grills & interiors? I understand the need to reduce costs, but
>> when you have to see the name plate to tell the difference between
>> models, they get boring.
>>
>>
>
>
front end.
I found this interesting:
"Confirmed: a 4.0 liter V6 or a new 3.8 liter V6 for minivans and Pacificas.
The 4.0 is 255 hp with about 265 lb-ft of torque. It's not tuned for "paper
racing" (that is, with an inflated horsepower rating), but apparently has a
nice torque curve and gas mileage similar to the 2004 215 hp / 245 lb-ft 3.8
liter V6 (which was rated 18 city, 25 highway, only 1 mpg less than the
3.3). ("hawida" noted that the 3.8 had been changed to 205 hp, 240 lb-ft for
2006, possibly due to new measurement rules by SAE.)
"Chrysler has generally tuned its minivan engines for low horsepower and
high torque, since off-the-line full-load acceleration is more important
than fast unloaded quarter-mile sprints (of the type magazines use). Thus,
its engines' horsepower ratings should not be blindly compared with those of
popular cars."
"Kate" <svtkate@spam.filter.selby.ws> wrote in message
news:5W4Gg.64366$vj1.27818@bignews5.bellsouth.net. ..
> What!!?? No 7 slots?
> Something not right here, you SURE this is a KJ ???
>
> If so, it looks like ***!
> Currently the Libby is the best looking lil SUV out there, this looks like
> they whacked it with an ugly stick!
>
> Kate
> 06 Rhooobe-Kahn
>
>
> "QX" <nomail@nospam.com> wrote in message
> news:tlmge2lq24u1n6j8jn4ukp05h0q3ombo17@4ax.com...
>> Current Liberty styling will undergo a major change for '08.
>> There will be similarities with the current Dodge Nitro (being built
>> at the same factory as current Liberty's).
>> The Nitro will be the "on-road" version, giving Dodge customers a
>> choice of a smaller option to the Durango.
>>
>> The Liberty is to retain its "off-road" capabilities.
>>
>> Advance photos at:
>> http://www.wkjeeps.com/wk_updates.htm
>> Articles:
>> http://www.allpar.com/model/upcoming.html
>>
>>
>> IMHO, isn't this "common platform" concept what got
>> the US carmakers in trouble a few years ago when virtually all the
>> cars from a manufacturer were basically the same with only restyled
>> trim, grills & interiors? I understand the need to reduce costs, but
>> when you have to see the name plate to tell the difference between
>> models, they get boring.
>>
>>
>
>
08-20-2006, 07:58 PM
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Re: 2008 Jeep Liberty photos
http://www.motortrendenespanol.com/e...r_side.jpg.jpg
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
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Kate wrote:
>
> What!!?? No 7 slots?
> Something not right here, you SURE this is a KJ ???
>
> If so, it looks like ***!
> Currently the Libby is the best looking lil SUV out there, this looks like
> they whacked it with an ugly stick!
>
> Kate
> 06 Rhooobe-Kahn
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Kate wrote:
>
> What!!?? No 7 slots?
> Something not right here, you SURE this is a KJ ???
>
> If so, it looks like ***!
> Currently the Libby is the best looking lil SUV out there, this looks like
> they whacked it with an ugly stick!
>
> Kate
> 06 Rhooobe-Kahn