The 2009 Jeep Liberty was retuned with rear axle and shafts, steering gear, springs, shocks, brakes, and anti-roll bars all getting tweaks. Floor mats and auto unlock became standard; the usual satellite radio option was added; and equipment packages were changed around. The Limited model was considerably enhanced to make the extra cost well worth it, with remote express-open front windows and, in Jeep’s words, “soft-touch door uppers, all monochrome/dark gray interior, soft door armrest, leather-wrapped shift knob, dual in-mold film for instrument panel and console and leather-wrapped parking brake, steering wheel and grab handles.”

For 2009, manual transmissions were dropped; but Sirius Radio and six speakers are standard on Sport, floor mats are standard across the board, and YES Essentials cloth seats are in the Popular Equipment Group for Sport. Two new colors, orange and deep-water blue, replace electric and modern blue. The overwhelming majority of Libertys sold were the Sport model; the tweaks to the Limited may have been an attempt to increase high-end sales by making it more worthwhile.

Dropping the manual trans is what kills me

For 2009, manual transmissions were dropped;

They at least could have put a better front axle in it!

Terry

Whats the diesel engine their putting in it? And why aren't they offering us the diesel option??

I'm glad they "tweeked" the rear axle, I've bent one already on my 08