Interesting Facts About the Jeep Cherokee KJ
The Jeep Cherokee KJ, known as the Jeep Liberty in North America, is a compact SUV that debuted in May 2001 and entered production for the 2002 model year. It remained in production until 2007, marking a distinct era in Jeep’s lineup.
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Dual Naming: Cherokee vs. Liberty
Outside North America the vehicle was marketed as the Jeep Cherokee (KJ), while in the United States it carried the Jeep Liberty name. This naming split reflects Jeep’s strategy to leverage the Cherokee heritage abroad while differentiating the model domestically.
Third‑Generation Replacement for the XJ
The KJ chassis code replaced the long‑running XJ Cherokee as the 2002 model‑year successor. Although it carried the Cherokee name overseas, the KJ was the first new generation since the XJ’s introduction.
A Defined Production Window (2002‑2007)
The KJ generation spanned from the 2002 launch through the 2007 model year, fitting neatly between the earlier XJ and the later KK generations. Its six‑year run solidified its place as the third generation in Jeep’s Cherokee lineage.
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