I worked as a tech at a Jeep store in '01-'02, wife had one as a demo as well [4x4 limited].
I can honestly say that they are built well, drive well, safer than the Cherokee, we saw very few problems from them. Plenty of pep in the V6.
They are plenty capable off-road for most intents and purposes. In fact, more capable than most other SUV's in its class, if not all.
The CRD will be awesome, but if that price is true, they can kiss my ass...for that kind of money, you can get a decent Diesel pickup. They will price themselves right out of the market.
Dunno why some supposed "hardcore Jeepers" think the Lib is "unworthy"...when we've had 2WD GC's and Cherokees running around for years. I could give a shit about the gay Jeep wave...I drove a Cherokee 4x4 for years and never got one.