This model is replacing the Liberty which was a slow seller and unattractive in its last years. The part of the styling that I am not wild about are the tail lights. I would have preferred that they had kept the vertical rectangular ones from prior designs rather than the horizontal ovals on this new design (not shown here) which, in my opinion, are unoriginal and not traditional.

The original Liberty design was too cute looking for most guys. I think this look is contemporary. As for its mechanicals - the days of solid axles and leaf springs are gone. Rear wheel drive is not very efficient as it's heavier (though more durable), resulting is higher gas consumption. I fully expect that 4-wheel drive will be available and those models, at least, will have good off-road capabilities.