I'd recomend the Liberty if you're looking for tow ratings the only current equal is the Nissan Xterra, ease of maintance, normally mounted engine (not transversly) so repairs "should" be cheaper and easier. One plus/minus is that it is rear wheel drive and is true 4x4 not AWD like some of the other SUV's in the class.
I've known a few people who've had them adn they absolutly love them. No problems so far, but they are still relatively new.
