A few of Liberty’s critics claim the midsize SUV doesn’t have enough of a ‘Jeep’ look. The ‘too cute’ complaint really is silly since the Liberty trudges through the muck, and stays on course through winding roads just fine – even more so now that the 2006 model year makes the Electronic Stability Program (ESP) a standard feature. Jeep Liberty can cast its own unique shadows by how the vehicle is trimmed out: in Limited fashion, Sport appeal, or Renegade appearance. Jeep Liberty Renegade’s exterior features a flatter hood and a taller grille than the Limited or Sport versions. Other Renegade cues include molded-in-color fender flares, tail lamp guards, fog lamps with black bezels and a new sill for protecting the body sides. Standard fare items include 16-inch aluminum wheels, high-back bucket seats, and sunscreen glass. Liberty’s three models are available in 4x2 or 4x4. A 2.8-liter turbo diesel engine is offered on Sport and Limited models. Standard engine is a 3.7-liter V6 (210 horsepower at 5200 rpm and 235 pounds-feet of peak torque at 4000 rpm). That’s a much more powerful engine than the no-longer-available 4-cylinder engine. But the V6 engine’s rather slow acceleration punch made itself quite apparent during a one-week test drive. Liberty Renegade’s optional highlights include SIRIUS satellite radio, and a cargo organizer that, when in place, provides a unique stacked deck stowage environment accessed via the tailgate. When the 4x4 SUV’s V6 engine is mated with a 4-speed automatic transmission, the per gallon fuel estimated numbers are 17 city/22 highway. MSRP of Jeep Liberty 4x4 is $26,640.