GMI Spy Shots: Jeep Liberty Refresh by Kheiron

Kheiron · 08-10-2006, 12:27 AM

Fellow GMIers,
I was on my way to work today and took these photos while on I-75 Southbound. I am not sure if we have seen any, but here is some contributions to the GMI database. Enjoy and feel free to comment (the new Liberty has a Dodge Nitro/ Jeep Commander profile imho, but I love the updated headlights

and I saved the best for last, (I apologize for the sub-par shots but lets just say I was "multitasking"

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Aerodynamix · 08-10-2006, 12:36 AM

Nice catch! I've never really been a fan of Jeep, especially the Liberty. This is a little boxier which isn't too bad. Still, the only Jeep I'd serisously consider is the Grand Cherokee SRT-8.

Yikes · 08-10-2006, 12:53 AM

Definately the Liberty.

The Jeep forums are lit up about the round lights setoff in squares. The new Liberty is supposed to be about 8" longer, more off road capable, and a little more Commander/Wrangler than cute ute.

It's built off the Nitro chassis, but more off road capable and rugged.

Expect a 3.9L V6 (230-250 horses) and a new 3.0L 215 horsepower diesel.

Notice the spare is now under the rear bumper (Trailblazer style), this is not going to please the Jeep enthusiast. Its more prone to punctures this way (although the off road versions will be encased). The departure and breakover angles are worse than the Liberty, but it is higher off the ground.

What I don't know, and want to know, is if it still uses the Wrangler style shifter 2-speed transfer case or if it has the "wimp wheel drive" from the Grand Cherokee or the roatary knob (electronic transfer case).

Jeep fans: This WILL remind you of the old Cherokee when it debuts. Jeep pissed a lot of guys off with the Liberty, and now they are trying to get that market back. It's their bread and butter- and Nissan is eating it with their impressive Xterra.

asim · 08-10-2006, 02:15 AM

Thats the new Liberty? It looks too much like the Nitro from Dodge (which is based off the same platform?)

Strapping.Young.Lad · 08-10-2006, 03:08 AM

I agree ASIM:
It does Looks like a Dodge nitro clone.

Xenon · 08-10-2006, 03:10 PM

Sell them to Motor Trend.

igor · 08-10-2006, 03:50 PM

watermarket them NOW ... and then sell them..

PS: how do we know this is not the Nitro< but is the Liberty?
I can;t make out any difference.

Igor

GM_Fanatic · 08-10-2006, 04:07 PM

Slap a GMI logo on those bad boys!!!! Those are some very good shots!

I'm not a big fan of where its headed.

Igor, I think you can tell its not the Nitro because of the Jeep slotted grille.

Xenon · 08-10-2006, 07:59 PM

Here, a quick watermark. Couldnt find a good GMi logo to use, and the thing would only let me upload one at a time.

DuSpinnst · 08-10-2006, 08:19 PM

I've sat in one!

(uncamoed of course!)

Whoever said Nitro Body with Jeep Commander headlights and taillights, well you know....

I also got to see it in testing at Pilot, defiantly a nice vehicle. Jeep fans will like it.

BTW as you can see in the shots, the camo tries to make it look like a Dodge Grille.

The best camo job I saw was one that didn't have ANY camo on it (well they mocked it up to look like a Nitro, front clip swap and all). Or at least that's what I thought it was. I never asked the Engineer if that's what he did.... (He could have been testing a rumored SRT Nitro).

Yikes · 08-11-2006, 09:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DuSpinnst

I've sat in one!

(uncamoed of course!)

Whoever said Nitro Body with Jeep Commander headlights and taillights, well you know....

I also got to see it in testing at Pilot, defiantly a nice vehicle. Jeep fans will like it.

BTW as you can see in the shots, the camo tries to make it look like a Dodge Grille.

The best camo job I saw was one that didn't have ANY camo on it (well they mocked it up to look like a Nitro, front clip swap and all). Or at least that's what I thought it was. I never asked the Engineer if that's what he did.... (He could have been testing a rumored SRT Nitro).

What kind of 4wd did it have. The switchless wimp wheel drive fromt he Grand Cherokee Laredo or did it have the good ole two speed lever from the wrangler and previous liberty?

DuSpinnst · 08-11-2006, 09:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yikes

What kind of 4wd did it have. The switchless wimp wheel drive fromt he Grand Cherokee Laredo or did it have the good ole two speed lever from the wrangler and previous liberty?

Honestly I didn't look. Even if I did, I can't say!

**TaHoE** · 08-12-2006, 01:58 PM

Watermark Added. Kherion, Thanks Again! These are excellent shots!

Squachy · 08-12-2006, 04:10 PM

Are they trying to copy land rover for the most squarest designs?
Plus the big beady headlights are giving off a "HOLY *****" look.

Mr. Burns · 08-12-2006, 08:59 PM

looks ugly nad too boxy. Which is what all recent jeeps are looking like. The comander for example is so uninspired in design it's sad.

08-10-2006, 12:27 AM	#1 (permalink)
Kheiron Banned Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 933	GMI Spy Shots: Jeep Liberty Refresh by Kheiron Fellow GMIers, I was on my way to work today and took these photos while on I-75 Southbound. I am not sure if we have seen any, but here is some contributions to the GMI database. Enjoy and feel free to comment (the new Liberty has a Dodge Nitro/ Jeep Commander profile imho, but I love the updated headlights and I saved the best for last, (I apologize for the sub-par shots but lets just say I was "multitasking" Please Do Not directly paste GMI/Kheiron images. Use a link to this page. Thank you Last edited by TaHoE : 08-12-2006 at 02:01 PM.

08-10-2006, 12:36 AM	#2 (permalink)
Aerodynamix 6.0 Liter Vortec V8 Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Pembroke, Ontario Drives: 1998 Ford Escort SE 5-spd Sedan Posts: 1,558	Re: Spy Shots: Jeep Liberty Refresh by Kheiron Nice catch! I've never really been a fan of Jeep, especially the Liberty. This is a little boxier which isn't too bad. Still, the only Jeep I'd serisously consider is the Grand Cherokee SRT-8. __________________ Wanted: ☻ Mini Cooper S, 6MT ☻ Kia Rio5 Sport, 5MT ☻ Saturn Astra XR, 3-Door 5MT Current: ☻ 1998 Ford Escort LX, "Sport" Sedan 5MT Previous: ☻ 1991 Chrysler Daytona Shelby 2.5L Turbo, 3AT ☻ 1989 Plymouth Sundance, Sedan 3AT ☻ 1979 Chevrolet Scottsdale Reg Cab, 2WD 350ci 4bbl AT

08-10-2006, 12:53 AM	#3 (permalink)
Yikes 3.5 Liter V6 Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 214	Re: Spy Shots: Jeep Liberty Refresh by Kheiron Definately the Liberty. The Jeep forums are lit up about the round lights setoff in squares. The new Liberty is supposed to be about 8" longer, more off road capable, and a little more Commander/Wrangler than cute ute. It's built off the Nitro chassis, but more off road capable and rugged. Expect a 3.9L V6 (230-250 horses) and a new 3.0L 215 horsepower diesel. Notice the spare is now under the rear bumper (Trailblazer style), this is not going to please the Jeep enthusiast. Its more prone to punctures this way (although the off road versions will be encased). The departure and breakover angles are worse than the Liberty, but it is higher off the ground. What I don't know, and want to know, is if it still uses the Wrangler style shifter 2-speed transfer case or if it has the "wimp wheel drive" from the Grand Cherokee or the roatary knob (electronic transfer case). Jeep fans: This WILL remind you of the old Cherokee when it debuts. Jeep pissed a lot of guys off with the Liberty, and now they are trying to get that market back. It's their bread and butter- and Nissan is eating it with their impressive Xterra. __________________ 2006 Canyon Crew Cab 4x4 Off Road 2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer 4x4 Last edited by Yikes : 08-10-2006 at 12:56 AM.

08-10-2006, 02:15 AM	#4 (permalink)
asim Firebird Concept (the turbine one) Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 11,271	Re: Spy Shots: Jeep Liberty Refresh by Kheiron Thats the new Liberty? It looks too much like the Nitro from Dodge (which is based off the same platform?) __________________ I'll make a new sig. Later.

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08-10-2006, 03:10 PM	#6 (permalink)
Xenon 6.0 Liter LS2 V8 Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 4,855	Re: Spy Shots: Jeep Liberty Refresh by Kheiron Sell them to Motor Trend.

08-10-2006, 03:50 PM	#7 (permalink)
igor 6.0 Liter LS2 V8 Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 4,338	Re: Spy Shots: Jeep Liberty Refresh by Kheiron watermarket them NOW ... and then sell them.. PS: how do we know this is not the Nitro< but is the Liberty? I can;t make out any difference. Igor

08-10-2006, 04:07 PM	#8 (permalink)
GM_Fanatic 5.3 Liter LS4 V8 Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 3,471	Re: Spy Shots: Jeep Liberty Refresh by Kheiron Slap a GMI logo on those bad boys!!!! Those are some very good shots! I'm not a big fan of where its headed. Igor, I think you can tell its not the Nitro because of the Jeep slotted grille. __________________ My thoughts and random babblings... http://perpetualanticipation.blogspot.com/

08-10-2006, 08:19 PM	#10 (permalink)
DuSpinnst Starship Enterpise Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 17,211	Re: Spy Shots: Jeep Liberty Refresh by Kheiron I've sat in one! (uncamoed of course!) Whoever said Nitro Body with Jeep Commander headlights and taillights, well you know.... I also got to see it in testing at Pilot, defiantly a nice vehicle. Jeep fans will like it. BTW as you can see in the shots, the camo tries to make it look like a Dodge Grille. The best camo job I saw was one that didn't have ANY camo on it (well they mocked it up to look like a Nitro, front clip swap and all). Or at least that's what I thought it was. I never asked the Engineer if that's what he did.... (He could have been testing a rumored SRT Nitro). __________________ The moderation here gets an F for FAILURE.

08-12-2006, 01:58 PM	#13 (permalink)
TaHoE GMI Staff Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Long Island, New York Drives: 2002 Oldsmobile Aurora 3.5 Posts: 9,848	Re: Spy Shots: Jeep Liberty Refresh by Kheiron Watermark Added. Kherion, Thanks Again! These are excellent shots! __________________

08-12-2006, 04:10 PM	#14 (permalink)
Squachy 4.4 Liter Supercharged Northstar Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 2,343	Re: GMI Spy Shots: Jeep Liberty Refresh by Kheiron Are they trying to copy land rover for the most squarest designs? Plus the big beady headlights are giving off a "HOLY *****" look. __________________ How much Koolaid have you drunk today? IS it enough for the win? Or should we wait till next year?

08-12-2006, 08:59 PM	#15 (permalink)
Mr. Burns 7.0 Liter LS7 V8 Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: British Columbia, Canada Posts: 6,193	Re: GMI Spy Shots: Jeep Liberty Refresh by Kheiron looks ugly nad too boxy. Which is what all recent jeeps are looking like. The comander for example is so uninspired in design it's sad.

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