A very close relative of the Dodge Nitro, the Jeep Liberty is winning many people with its virile lines. Of the two, the Liberty is the most at ease when the roads cease to be roads. Only one engine is offered, a 3.7-litre V6 that produces 210 hp and 235 lbs-ft of torque. It has a four-speed automatic transmission and the Command-Trac II powertrain. There’s also the optional Selec-Trac II, which is even more reliable off-road.