Both transfer cases offer you the capability to shift the unit into low ranges manually. Although we had a limited test of the Liberty, the soft ride was very highway friendly. Off-road this is one very capable critter, cute or not. We drove it very hard into corners and pushed it through a tight road course with no fear at all. It handles well and was easy to park.
Suspension is independent in the front and coil in the back.
We noticed a lot of travel in the shocks. The steering is power rack and pinion and provides a very nice feel. Inside, there is a lot of room in the backseat and enough room behind the rear seats to carry a couple of golf bags or camping supplies. The gauges are easy to read, but the window controls are located at an awkward angle on the center console and are going to take a new driver a while to learn how to operate. The same can be said for opening the rear tailgate.