i think the cargo area point made a few posts back is really a huge one. when i took a ride in that liberty (shudder) i checked out the back and there was less room than the cherokee had, or so it looked. also the interior looks like it would mark up and rip up easily. the x's cargo area is great. i love the hooks for strapping shit down and i love how the seats go down. plus you gotta love the first aid kit. i've used it. but seriously, i don't really go off road for the sake of going off road, but i kayak, hike and snowboard and to have the extra room (plus the gear basket, for spray skirts, pfd's and muddy boots it's perfect)is key. go x!