The Liberty gets only a few changes for the 2011 model year, and they're almost entirely cosmetic. The interior for 2011 looks nicer while the exterior gets some new paint colors.
Chrysler Group makes no mention of any changes to the Liberty's steering, suspension, engine or transmission, however, leaving those rough spots untouched.
Changes on this vehicle don't go far enough. The Dodge Nitro, a nearly identical SUV, gets similarly small upgrades plus the addition of performance-oriented Heat 4.0 option package. Also, 20-inch wheels are now standard on all Nitro models.
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Last updated September 15 2010: 9:23 AM ET