Jeep Liberty I (facelift 2004) 2.4 16V (150 Hp) 4WD
Jeep Liberty:
The Jeep Liberty is a four-door unibody compact SUV manufactured and marketed by Jeep for model years 2002–2012 over two generations, internally designated the KJ and KK , respectively. Both generations were marketed globally, including as the Jeep Cherokee outside North America.
Introduced as a replacement for the Cherokee , the Liberty was priced between the Wrangler and Grand Cherokee and was the smallest of the 4-door Jeep SUVs until the car based 4-door Compass and Patriot arrived for 2007. Both generations were assembled at the Toledo North Assembly Plant in the United States and other countries, including Egypt and Venezuela. The KK generation was manufactured alongside the closely related Dodge Nitro. Production ended in August 2012....(Read more on Wikipedia)
I (facelift 2004) Overview:
Jeep Liberty (I (facelift 2004)). With 224 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. With a weight of 1747 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. All‑wheel drive provides excellent grip, ideal for off‑road use. A sport utility vehicle offering higher ground clearance and versatile cargo space. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Adequate and balanced power output (150 hp) for versatile driving.
- • All-wheel drive for superior traction in all conditions.
- • Ventilated disc brakes for reliable cooling and stopping power.
- • Generous trunk capacity of 878 Liters.
Cons:
- • Previous generation model; may lack the latest driver-assist technologies.
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(I (facelift 2004): 2004 - 2007).
| General: |
| Brand: | Jeep |
| Model: | Liberty |
| Generation: | I (facelift 2004) |
| Modification (Engine): | 2.4 16V (150 Hp) 4WD |
| Start of production: | 2005 |
| End of production: | 2006 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | SUV |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 5 |
| Engine: |
| Power: | 150 Hp @ 5600 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 61.8 Hp/l [7mm more] |
| Torque: | 224 Nm @ 4000 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | ED1 More details about the engine ED1 |
| Engine displacement: | 2429 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4.7 l |
| Coolant: | 9.5 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Longitudinal |
| Cylinder Bore: | 87.5 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 101 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 9.4:1 |
| Performance: |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 11.6 kg/Hp, 85.9 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 7.8 kg/Nm, 128.2 Nm/tonne |
| Space: |
| Kerb Weight: | 1747 |
| Max. weight: | 2359 |
| Max load: | 612 |
| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 1954 l |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 878 l |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1588 kg |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 78 l |
| Size: |
| Ramp-over (brakeover) angle: | 21.8° |
| Length: | 4437 mm mm [7mm more] |
| Width: | 1824 mm mm [5mm more] |
| Height: | 1824 mm mm [40mm more] |
| Wheelbase: | 2647 mm mm [2mm less] |
| Front track: | 1524 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1516 mm |
| Front overhang: | 734 mm |
| Rear overhang: | 1052 mm |
| Ride height (ground clearance): | 239 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 10.9 m [above average] |
| Approach angle: | 37.2° |
| Departure angle: | 31.5° |
| Powertrain: |
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels permanently, and the front wheels are driven through an electrically or mechanically operated clutch if necessary. |
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| Drive wheel | All wheel drive (4x4) |
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| Number of gears | 6 |
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| Transmission type | Manual |
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| Front brakes | Ventilated discs, 287.02 mm [Best for performance and cooling.] |
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| Rear brakes | Disc, 284.48x12.7 mm [above average] |
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| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
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| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
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| Tires size | 225/75 R16; 235/65 R17 |
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| Wheel rims size | 7J x 16; 7.5J x 17 |
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| Front suspension | Independent, type McPherson with coil spring and anti-roll bar |
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| Rear suspension | Rigid axle suspension, Transverse stabilizer, Coil spring |
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