2011 Jeep Liberty Renegade

The Liberty is Jeep's compact SUV, a boxy, body-on-frame-style rig that was a common sight in the late 2000s. It's the kind of vehicle you cross-shop with a Toyota RAV4 or a Honda CR-V, but it leans more toward trail duty than those do. The Liberty feels solid and planted, with a commanding view of the road and a ride that's more truck-like than car-like. The cabin is simple and functional, with comfortable front seats, but the back seat is tight for adults and the cargo area is modest. The Renegade adds more off-road gear than the Sport, including skid plates and tow hooks, but skips the Limited's leather and chrome trim. Its 3.7L V6 makes 210 horsepower and 235 lb-ft of torque, paired with a four-speed automatic and four-wheel drive that's tuned for traction on loose surfaces, though it returns 17 mpg combined.