2008 Jeep Liberty Buffed Up And Comfy

Back in 2002 Jeep introduced their Liberty to the mid-size SUV market. Since then, the market has grown and now so has the Liberty. Originally Jeep’s marketing department targeted it to appeal to 60% women and 40% men buyers. Which was reflected in its original form... cute, yet capable.

With the new 2008 version, Jeep is targeting the growing mid-size SUV market appealing to active 30-40 year old singles, couples and new families with a larger, fancier, Trail Rated vehicle that has some pretty neat amenities not found in other vehicles in the category.

In creating the ’08 Liberty, Jeep’s design engineers listened to its customers and put together a rather lengthy laundry list of what they wanted in a redesigned vehicle. Larger glass space for increased visibility was a top priority along with more interior comfort, more space and more functionality. Jeep designers are “on the money” with all three of these goals.

After a drive of a couple hundred or so miles of highway and a shot of some semi- serious off-roading; this 6’3” bod was none the worse for wear as good leg room up front and plenty of leg and head room in the rear made the ride in both seats a pleasure. On functionality, the folding rear seats and ingenious forward fold-flat front passenger seat makes for plenty of room for long loads of 2x4s, fence posts or even a longboard or two.