drove a 2011 tonight

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the rental agency gave us a 2011 while our 06 liberty is in the shop.
not quite sure what to think of it . very comfortable seats, lots of creature comforts . a bit more of a luxury vehicle then a jeep.
not that I'm complaining .lol
I think I would probably buy one if given the chance .
how about all you other KK owners ,how do you like your's?
 

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My KK is a sport.I chose KK over KJ because of Fold flat front passenger seat. Hidden spare. Lift gate,color match flares.I had likes and dislikes with both but the KK won out.So far I've been happy with it.My biggest like that I still I'm awed by is the tight turning radius.
 

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My KK is a sport.I chose KK over KJ because of Fold flat front passenger seat. Hidden spare. Lift gate,color match flares.I had likes and dislikes with both but the KK won out.So far I've been happy with it.My biggest like that I still I'm awed by is the tight turning radius.
I was amazed with the turning radius too. I like where the window buttons too. There are so many things I like on the KK over the KJ. I've got a 2010 Renegade.
 

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I was amazed with the turning radius too. I like where the window buttons too. There are so many things I like on the KK over the KJ. I've got a 2010 Renegade.

I have to admit I do like the controls better in the 2011 then in my 06.
maybe I can convince the wife to give up the dakota for a kk ;-)
 

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not to mention, the KK has the Sky Slider roof, which is really cool. I chose not to get one, just to save $1000, but I kinda wish I would have.

The interior feels much larger than the KJ and the exterior looks larger too. I like the more square body lines also.
 

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Interior space feels the same to me.

I do NOT feel as though I am in a luxury vehicle. There are still way too many "low rent" interior bits to make me feel that way.

I've got the 2010 Renegade, which includes leather armrests and console cover, steering wheel and passenger grab bar and still do not feel like I am driving, say, a mini- (proper) Grand Cherokee.

you guys might hate me for this, but other than the harder-to-steer-steering-wheel, I feel like I am driving a KJ. There wasn't THAT much done.
 

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No hate here, I only mentioned the things that helped me make my decision from KJ to KK.Personal choice's.
 

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My KK is a sport.I chose KK over KJ because of Fold flat front passenger seat. Hidden spare. Lift gate,color match flares.I had likes and dislikes with both but the KK won out.So far I've been happy with it.My biggest like that I still I'm awed by is the tight turning radius.

Almost all Jeeps have that tight radius. Its part of the Trail Rated requirements. I love turning around on a 2 lane road without using reverse.


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I had to rent one and drive from SLC to Denver during a storm.... the vehicle inspired no confidence.... and the little dial that controls the the t-case screamed "Barbie and Ken".
 

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Interior space feels the same to me.

I do NOT feel as though I am in a luxury vehicle. There are still way too many "low rent" interior bits to make me feel that way.

I've got the 2010 Renegade, which includes leather armrests and console cover, steering wheel and passenger grab bar and still do not feel like I am driving, say, a mini- (proper) Grand Cherokee.

you guys might hate me for this, but other than the harder-to-steer-steering-wheel, I feel like I am driving a KJ. There wasn't THAT much done.


x2, I had a rental KK once, and it felt identical to the KJ. Tad quieter engine wise, but otherwise it was just as nice as the KJ. Impressed.
 

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I had to rent one and drive from SLC to Denver during a storm.... the vehicle inspired no confidence.... and the little dial that controls the the t-case screamed "Barbie and Ken".
No vehicle with Wrangler STs or SR-As inspires confidence. As far as the switch... eh I'll give you that.
x2, I had a rental KK once, and it felt identical to the KJ. Tad quieter engine wise, but otherwise it was just as nice as the KJ. Impressed.
It is a tad bit quieter. That's about it. Oh and the KK did better in the IIHS crash test.
 

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I haven't taken one for a test drive but I have sat in one in the showroom. I like that they've moved the window controls onto the door where they belong and I like the rear gate. They've moved the spare inside and the rear gate now opens up not to the left or right and the glass still flips up.
 

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I haven't taken one for a test drive but I have sat in one in the showroom. I like that they've moved the window controls onto the door where they belong and I like the rear gate. They've moved the spare inside and the rear gate now opens up not to the left or right and the glass still flips up.
I wish the rear gate still opened up from the side. It was "different". Although when the Jeeps (and that stupid Kia) are packed in the driveway, it is much easier to open up the tailgate without having to back up two out of the three... just open the tailgate.
 

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I can't stand the side opening gate. My wife has that on her RAV..it's just annoying. I like the looks of the KK much better..
 

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Hey it's not all about you, maybe I'm the weird one:freak3::icon_twisted:
Side note I got my wiper motor recall today goes in on Wedsenday.
 

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well i had a 03 freedom edition that i liked alot i traded it for a 07 charger r/t and now im back to a 2010 liberty sport i like it alot the window switches alone was the best improvement for me lol and i like the more square body style
 

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I have both a 05 and 2010...both have good and bad. All in all I prefer the 05 alot more. I miss the part-time 4 wheel drive ALOT, and I hate that stupid traction control. For crusing the strip or a long hiway drive i will drive the 2010 but when the snow flies or I'm going into the bush (even a gravel road) I will take the 05 hands down. But I really do like the tailgate on the 2010:)
 

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