Diesel engines are optional in both Sport and Limited model Liberty SUVs. Subtle exterior changes mark ’05 Sport models with a new body-color grille and better sills along the body sides. Standard features include a 65/35 split folding rear bench seat, keyless entry, a tilt wheel, and a CD player with six speakers. Limited models include a grille, body-side moldings, and side sills all finished in chrome. Fog lamps, body-color fender flairs, 17-in. aluminum wheels, a six-way power driver’s seat, nicer door panel trim, and tire pressure monitoring are also standard. Options include a tire pressure monitoring display, leather seats, heated front seats, a power front passenger seat, a DVD navigation radio, a six-disc CD player, satellite radio, UConnect hands-free communication, and an Off-Road package that includes tow hooks and skid plates.

Jeep underpinnings
All Libertys ride on fully-independent suspension and change direction via rack-and-pinion steering. The suspension is comprised of gas-charged shocks and stabilizer bars to maximize driveability under a variety of conditions. Four wheel disc brakes are standard, with ABS that includes Variable Brake Proportioning available.

Two 4WD systems are available. Command-Trac, the standard fitting, includes a part-time transfer case that allows 2WD, 4WD High, 4WD Low, and Neutral. The optional system, Selec-Trac, uses a full-time transfer case that offers both part-time and full-time 4WD High. A center differential, included, features both high- and low-range locking capabilities.