The only thing that bothered me at first was the bastardization of the nameplate. The Liberty has been a Cherokee in Europe since 2001. The Liberty was maligned here also with the death of the Cherokee, but some people have turned them into capable off-roaders.
I never liked the look of the Patriot or Compass either, but didn't stop me from being passionate about the Jeep brand. I don't like the look of this one either, but since I am not in the market for one, I'm not letting it bother me that much.