As a mid-sized sport utility vehicle with plenty of room and all the comfort you’d expect, the 2011 Jeep Liberty Renegade doesn’t sacrifice any off-road capabilities. The Renegade model is a little nicer than the Jeep Liberty Sport, but not as well equipped as the Limited. Yet, it has plenty of comfort features that make it great for a road trip and is very capable off-road to handle most obstacles with ease.

 

                                                             2011 Jeep Liberty Renegade 4X4
 

But some of the best features of the Liberty Renegade begin with its bold and rugged appearance. Our test model was shod in the new Blackberry Pearl paint with a dark Slate Gray leather interior. Not a color you’d expect on a Jeep, but it looks just as good parked in front of a swanky restaurant as it does in front of a trailhead. The bold Jeep grille and Trail Ready badge on the fenders indicate that this Jeep is ready for the dirt with its Selec-Trac II, full-time on demand transfer case that allows you to manually switch into four-wheel low when you need it. Additional traction comes from Hill Start Assist, Hill Descent Assist and Electronic Roll Mitigation which allows even the most novice of off-road enthusiasts complete control and confidence. 

 

                                                              2011 Jeep Liberty Renegade 4X4
 

The Liberty is available in three trim levels, Sport, Renegade, and Limited. Both two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive systems are offered on the Sport and Limited trims, while the Renegade is equipped with four-wheel drive only. The standard powertrain in all Liberty models is a 210 hp 3.7-liter V6 and a four-speed automatic transmission. Standard equipment includes SIRIUS satellite radio, electronic stability control, anti-lock brakes with brake assist, all-speed traction control, and electronic roll mitigation. The SkySlider option is a full-length open canvas sunroof that can slide accordion-style forward, backward or partially opened to any position in-between. A multimedia infotainment system with 30-gigabyte hard drive and navigation system is available. 

 

                                                           2011 Jeep Liberty Renegade 4X4

Pricing Information
MSRP: $27,250
Invoice: $26,348

Technical Specs
Engine
Standard Engine: 3.7L V6
Standard Transmission: 4 Speed Automatic
Cylinders: 6
Horsepower @RPM: 210@5200
Fuel Economy Cty/Hwy: 15/21
Combined Fuel Economy: 17
EPA Class: Four Wheel Drive SUV
Number of Valves: 12
Torque @RPM: N/A
Fuel Type System: Gas Engine / Sequential Electronic Fuel Injected, Sequential Port Fuel Injected Sequential, Multi-Port Fuel Injected
Turbo (Yes/No): No
Overdrive Transmission: Yes
Battery Output: N/A
Compression: 9.7:1
Displacement: 3700/226
Bore X Stroke: 3.66×3.57
Cruising Range: 331.5 miles
Final Drive Gear Ratio Opt: N/A
Power to Weight Ratio: 20.4
Final Drive Ratio: No
Valves Configuration: Single Overhead Cam
Supercharged: No
Electric HorsePower RPM: N/A
Electric Torque Feet Per Pound: N/A
Electric Torque RPM: N/A
Electric HorsePower BHP: N/A

Standard Features
Anti-Theft & Locks
Child Safety Door Locks Located On Rear Doors
Power Door Locks Operated Via Remote and Internal Switch With Automatic Locking
Vehicle Anti-Theft Via Alarm and Sentry Key(R) Engine Immobilizer

Braking & Traction
All-Speed Traction Control
Brake Assistance
Front Power 302-mm X 28-mm Ventilated Disc and Rear Power 316-mm X 12-mm Solid Disc Brakes
4-Wheel Anti-Lock Brakes
Hill Descent Control
Electronic Stability Program(ESP) Vehicle Stability Control System Operated Via Engine Power Reduction, ABS and Traction Control Measures Steering Wheel Angle, Yaw Rate, Wheel Speed and Lateral Acceleration
Fsatellite
Hill Start Control
Command TRAC(R) II Part-Time 4-Wheel Drive
Self-Locking Hubs

Electrical
600 Cold Cranking Amp Battery
Front Power Outlet
Drive-By-Wire Control
Delayed Power Retention
140-Amp Alternator

Engines & Emissions
Oil Cooler
3.7-Liter, 90-Degree V6, 12-Valve, SOHC, SEFI Engine; Front/Longitudinal Mounted With Horsepower Of 210@5200, Torque Of 235@4000, Cast Iron Block and Alloy Cylinder Heads

Entertainment, Communication & Navigation
Front Auxiliary Audio Input Jack
Radio Antenna
AM/FM Radio With 6 Speakers Total; CD Player; MP3 Player; Sirius(R) Satellite Radio (Includes 1 Year Of Service, Unavailable In Hawaii)
LCD Display Screen

Exterior Lighting
Front Foglights
Automatic Headlights With Automatic Off and Time Delay
Halogen Headlights
Perimeter Lighting Located On Headlights Activated Via Time Delay

Exterior, Design, Paint & Finish
4X4 Badge
Metallic Paint (If Selected)
Renegade Badge and Decal
Front Air Dam
Accent Body Side Molding With Insert
Accent Color Front and Rear Bumpers
Dark Metallic Fender Flares
Accent Color License Plate Brow
Body Color Grille
Sill Molding
Black Headlight Bezels
Trail Rated Badge
Skid Plates Located On Fuel Tank, Transfer Case and Suspension

Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning
Rear Heating Ducts
Interior Air Filter
Manual Air Conditioning

Instrumentation
Audible Warnings
Tire Pressure Monitor
Trip Computer
Steering Wheel Mounted Controls For Audio
Tachometer
Cruise Control

Interior Lighting
Interior Load Area Light
Illuminated Entry
Front Dual Map Lights

Interior, Design, Decor & Floor Covering
Rear Carpeted Floor Mats
Leather Located On Center Floor Console and Shift Knob
Front Carpeted Floor Mats
Driftwood Located On Steering Wheel
Carpet Located In Passenger Cabin and Cargo Area
Light Driftwood Located On Center Stack Bezel
Leather Steering Wheel
Premium Trim Located On Doors
Satin Chrome Located On Shift Knob

Remote Controls & Remote Releases
Multi-Function Remote Operates Door Lock/Unlock and Illuminated Entry
Keyless Entry Operated Via Key Fob

Safety
Front Seatbelt Height Adjusters
Rear 3-Point Center Seatbelt
Electronic Roll Mitigation Rollover Sensor
Pretensioners
Enhanced Accident Response System Crash Sensor Unlocks Doors, Turns On Interior Lights and Turns On Flashers
Front Active Head Restraints
Front Side Airbags
Emergency Fuel Shut-Off Device
Driver Airbag With Multi-Stage Deployment
Side Guard Door Beams
L A T C H
Front and Rear 3-Point Seatbelts
Front and Rear Side Head Curtain Airbags
Crumple Zones
Occupant Classification System Passenger Airbag Cutoff Sensor
Passenger Airbag With Multi-Stage Deployment
Automatic Locking Retractors

Seats
Upgraded Cloth Seats
Front Dual Reclining Folding Bucket Seats Manually Adjust With Adjustable Headrests
Rear 60/40 Split Folding Reclining Bench Seat With Headrests

Steering
Tilt Steering Column
Power Rack and Pinion Steering

Storage
Cargo Cover
Front Door Mounted Storage
Rugged Exterior Rails
Cargo Area Tiedown Hooks
Cargo Organizer
Front Covered Lower Console Storage Located On Floor
2 Front and 2 Rear; 4 Cupholders Total
Glovebox

Suspension
Front Stabilizer Bar
Rear Stabilizer Bar
Live Rear Suspension With Coil Springs and Gas Charged Shock Absorbers
Independent Front Suspension With Coil Springs and Gas Charged Shock Absorbers

Towing/Trailering & Payload
Tow Hooks
5675-Lb Gross Vehicle Weight Rating

Transmission
4-Speed Electronically Controlled Adaptive Automatic Transmission With Overdrive

Wheels & Tires
Compact Spare Tire
SBRP235/70R16 OWL Goodyear(R) All-Terrain Tires
Alloy Wheels, 16-In. X 7-In.

Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
Rear Window Defroster
Dual Folding Power Adjustable Heated Exterior Rearview Mirrors
Front Dual Sunvisors
Front Dual Illuminated Vanity Mirrors
Power Windows With Driver One-Touch Down
Tinted Glass
Variable Intermittent Windshield Wipers
Rear Window Wiper/Washer
Power Window Lockout/Override
Flip-Up Liftgate Window
Rear Deep Tinted Glass
 

        You can't tell by looking at it, but the Jeep Wrangler has undergone a transformation. The iconic shape remains -- seven-slot grille, round headlights, short wheelbase, soft or hard top -- but Jeep has made huge improvements to the off-roader for 2012. Jeep invited us to drive the 2012 Wrangler on the Rubicon, one of the hardest 4x4 trails around, used almost exclusively by modified vehicles. We also got to drive on the two-lane asphalt roads that wind around Lake Tahoe.

                                                              2012 Jeep Wrangler Sport

        Consider this the second part of a major overhaul to the Wrangler and four-door Wrangler Unlimited. Part one happened for the 2011 model year, when the JK (the current generation's code name) received a new interior, plus, on the Sahara, a body-color hard top and fender flares. The hard top is of the same composite material as it was before, but what sounds like a minor change actually has a major effect on the Wrangler's appearance. In addition, the rear windows are larger as of 2011, improving visibility. For 2012, the body-color hard top and fender flares are optional on the Rubicon, too.

                                                             2012 Jeep Wrangler Sport

        The 2012 Rubicon’s approach and departure angles have been slightly improved; the 2012 Wrangler is available with 3.21, 3.73, or 4.10 final drive axle ratios, depending on model. The Command-Trac NV241 is standard; a limited slip differential is optional. Rubicon includes electric front and rear locking differentials, disconnecting front sway bar, and 32 inch tires.

                                                                2012 Jeep Wrangler Sport 

Pricing Information
MSRP: $22,045
Invoice: $21,461

Technical Specs
Engine
Standard Engine: 3.6L V6
Standard Transmission: 6 Speed Manual
Cylinders: 6
Horsepower @RPM: 285@6400
Fuel Economy Cty/Hwy: 17/21
Combined Fuel Economy: 18
EPA Class: Four Wheel Drive SUV
Number of Valves: 24
Torque @RPM: N/A
Fuel Type System: Gas Engine / Sequential Electronic Fuel Injected, Sequential Port Fuel Injected Sequential, Multi-Port Fuel Injected
Turbo (Yes/No): No
Overdrive Transmission: Yes
Battery Output: N/A
Compression: 10.2:1
Displacement: 3604/220
Bore X Stroke: 3.78×3.27
Cruising Range: 334.8 miles
Final Drive Gear Ratio Opt: 3.73
Power to Weight Ratio: 13.5
Final Drive Ratio: No
Valves Configuration: Dual Overhead Cam/Twin Overhead Cam
Supercharged: No
Electric HorsePower RPM: N/A
Electric Torque Feet Per Pound: N/A
Electric Torque RPM: N/A
Electric HorsePower BHP: N/A

Standard Features
Anti-Theft & Locks
Vehicle Anti-Theft Via Sentry Key(R) Engine Immobilizer

Braking & Traction
Automatic Locking Hubs
Hill Start Control
Traction Control
Command-TRAC(R) Part-Time 4-Wheel Drive
Front Power 302-mm X 28-mm Vented Disc and Rear Power 316-mm X 12-mm Solid Disc Brakes
Command-TRAC(R) 2-Speed Transfer Case
4-Wheel Anti-Lock Brakes
Electronic Stability Control Vehicle Stability Control System
Brake Assistance

Electrical
600 Cold Cranking Amp Battery
Audio and Towing Pre-Wiring
Front Power Outlet

Engines & Emissions
3.6-Liter Pentastar(R), 60 Degree V6, VVT 24-Valve, DOHC, SEFI Engine; Front/Longitudinal Mounted With Horsepower Of 285@6400, Torque Of 260@4800, Alloy Block and Alloy Cylinder Heads
Oil Cooler

Entertainment, Communication & Navigation
Front Auxiliary Audio Input Jack
Radio Antenna
AM/FM Radio With 6 Speakers Total; CD Player; MP3/WMA Player

Exterior Lighting
Halogen Headlights
Front Foglights

Exterior, Design, Paint & Finish
Metallic Paint (If Selected)
Black Fender Flares
Skid Plates Located On Fuel Tank and Transfer Case
Accent Color Fender Flares
Sport Badge
Front and Rear Black Bumpers

Instrumentation
Cruise Control
Exterior Temperature Gauge
Tachometer
Compass
Battery Gauge
Audible Warnings Include Headlights-On, Key-In Ignition and Seatbelts Unfastened
Steering Wheel Mounted Controls For Audio and Cruise Control
Oil Pressure Gauge
Tire Pressure Monitor

Interior, Design, Decor & Floor Covering
Cargo Mat
Carpet Located In Passenger Cabin and Cargo Area
Front Carpeted Floor Mats

Safety
Passenger Airbag With Multi-Stage Deployment
L A T C H
Crumple Zones
Fixed Hoop Safety Rollbar
Front Seatbelt Height Adjusters
Passenger Airbag Cutoff Sensor
Front and Rear 3-Point Seatbelts
Front and Rear Automatic Locking Retractors
Front Pretensioners
Driver Airbag With Multi-Stage Deployment
Electronic Roll Mitigation Rollover Sensor
Side Guard Door Beams

Seats
Front Dual Reclining Bucket Seats With Driver Adjustable Seat Height and Adjustable Headrests
Theater Style Rear Seating
Easy Entry Seat
Cloth Seats
Rear Folding Removable Bench Seat With Manually Adjustable Headrests

Steering
Power Recirculating
Ball Steering
Tilt Steering Column

Storage
Front Dual Door Mounted Storage
Rear Covered Lower Console Storage Located On Floor
Coinholder
Cargo Area Tiedown Hooks
Lockable Glovebox
Front Locking Storage
Glovebox
2 Front and 2 Rear; 4 Cupholders Total
Front Dual Seatback Storage Pockets
Cargo Organizer
Front Covered Lower Console Storage Located On Floor

Sunroof/Moonroof & Removable/Convertible Top
Sunrider(R) Manual Soft Removable Top

Suspension
Front Stabilizer Bar
Live Front Suspension With Coil Springs and Gas Charged Shock Absorbers
Rear Stabilizer Bar
Live Rear Suspension With Coil Springs and Gas Charged Shock Absorbers

Towing/Trailering & Payload
Front and Rear Tow Hooks

Transmission
6-Speed Manual Transmission With Overdrive

Wheels & Tires
SBRP225/75R16 BSW Goodyear(R) On/Off Road Tires
Exterior Rear Mounted Tire Carrier
Full-Size Spare Tire
Steel Wheels, 16-In. X 7-In.
SBRP225/75R16 BSW Goodyear(R) Wrangler ST On/Off Road Tires

Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
Front Dual Vanity Mirrors
Variable Intermittent Windshield Wipers
Front Dual Sunvisors
Dual Black Folding Manually Adjustable Exterior Rearview Mirrors
Front Tinted Glass