DaimlerChrysler’s UK Jeep arm has launched right-hand drive versions of the updated Cherokee (Liberty) model line.

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Apart from the minor exterior and interior styling changes first seen in the US last year, the UK gets a new VM Mottori 2.8-litre diesel engine producing lower emissions, more power and higher torque than the previous engine. A similar engine was recently made available to US Liberty buyers.


The common-rail diesel replaces previous 2.5- and 2.8-litre diesel units across the entire range, and uses an electronically controlled variable geometry turbocharger to improve control of boost pressure, reduce emissions and improve full load engine power and torque. Injectors have also been improved so that fuel burns more thoroughly, producing fewer particulates and lower emissions than previous generation diesel engines.


This Euro IV engine is mated to either a new six-speed manual transmission or a five-speed automatic transmission and produces 161 bhp at 3,800 rpm and 295 lb ft of torque at 1800rpm. The 0-62 mph time with the manual transmission is 12.8 seconds and 12.2 seconds for the automatic.


The new six-speed manual gearbox is also fitted as standard to the 2.4-litre petrol engine, while a 3.7-litre V6 petrol engine with five-speed automatic transmission completes the range.

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Like the US market Liberty, the Cherokee has a new front grille with foglamps integrated in the grille surround together with a new front fascia, wider and more comfortable seats with improved lumbar support and rear seats that fold flatter than the previous model. Other improvements include electric window switches relocated to the centre console for easier access and side-curtain airbags as standard on Limited models.


Chrysler Group in the UK has sold over 12,000 units since the redesigned Cherokee line was launched in 2001.