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2009 Jeep Liberty |
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Price Range $23,015 to $27,730 |
suitable for:
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15 to 16 |
21 to 22 |
5 Seats |
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Safety
One thing I really missed in the Liberty was a backup camera; it comes with an optional parking assist system, which includes a sonar-based warning system with audio and visual alerts. For a smaller SUV, the Liberty is still tall. If one of my children were standing behind it, there’s no way I could see them because the rear window is too high off the ground.
The Liberty comes with four-wheel-disc antilock brakes, stability control and traction control. It also comes with front-impact and side curtain airbags for both rows, but there are no side-impact airbags for front passengers.
The Liberty received a Good rating in frontal-offset crash tests from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. However, it only scored a Marginal in side-impact testing and a Poor in the rear crash test. Yikes! While the Liberty appears to deliver a solid, tank-like ride, I’d say this little SUV needs to head back to boot camp for additional safety training!
FAMILY LIFESTAGE
In Diapers: There’s plenty of room for all types of child-safety seats and baby gear.
In School: Kids will probably get dirty when they climb in, but there’s plenty of space in the backseat for them.
Teens: This is a cool-looking car with plenty of fun features — Sky Slider — to play with.
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safety: Ratings
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Front overall test | {Good} |
Side overall test | {Marginal} |
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