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Summary
The all-new Jeep Patriot more than fills the bill, it defines new territory. For about $17,000 it offers 4WD Jeep capability in a compact SUV with a strong four-cylinder engine that gets an EPA-rated 25/29 mpg. The suspension is superb: stable and comfortable in all situations. Cargo capacity in the Patriot is large because all the passenger seats can easily fold flat. With a full complement of safety features, it will be hard to find more capability and value for the money.NewCarTestDrive.com correspondent Sam Moses filed this report from Scottsdale, Arizona.
(Source: New Cars Test Drive)
Model Line Overview
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Model Lineup:
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Jeep Patriot Sport 2WD ($14,425); Sport 4WD (16,175); Limited 2WD ($19,425); Limited 4WD ($21,175) |
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Engines:
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2.4-liter dohc 16-valve I4 |
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Transmissions:
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CVT2L |
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Saftey Equipment (standard):
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frontal airbags, curtain airbags; electronic stability control, ABS, EBD |
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Saftey Equipment (optional):
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side-impact airbags, tire pressure monitor |
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Basic Warranty:
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3 years/36,000 miles |
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Assembled In:
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Belvidere, Illinois |
Specifications As Tested
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Model Tested (MSRP):
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Jeep Patriot Sport 4x4 ($16,175) |
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Standard Equipment:
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vinyl seats, AM/FM/CD/MP3, halogen headlamps, rear wiper, roof rails, fold-flat rear seats, brake traction control, 16-inch steel wheels, all-season tires |
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Options As Tested (MSRP):
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Freedom Drive II Off-road package, CVTL, 17-inch wheels, all-terrain tires, foglamps, full-size spare, all-season floor mats, tinted glass, air conditioning |
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Destination Charge:
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560 |
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Gas Guzzler Tax:
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Price As Tested (MSRP):
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20405 |
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Layout:
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four-wheel drive |
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Horsepower (hp @ rpm):
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172 @ 6000 |
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Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm):
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165 @ 4400 |
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Transmission:
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CVT2L |
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EPA fuel economy, city/hwy:
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25/29 |
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Wheelbase:
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103.7 |
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Length/width/height:
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173.6/69.1/65.7 |
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Track, f/r:
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59.8/59.8 |
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Turning circle:
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35.6 |
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Seating capacity:
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5 |
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Head/hip/leg room, f:
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41.0/52/3/40.6 |
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Head/hip/leg room, m:
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Head/hip/leg room, r:
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39.9/51.0/39.4 |
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Cargo volume:
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62.7 |
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Payload:
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Towing capacity:
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2000 |
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Suspension, f:
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independent |
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Suspension, r:
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independent |
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Ground clearance:
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8.1 |
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Curb weight:
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3250 |
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Tires:
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P215/65R17 |
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Brakes, f/r:
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disc/disc with ABS, EBD |
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Fuel capacity:
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13.5 |
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| 2007 Jeep Patriot consumer reviews: | | | | overall rating |  | | value |  | | comfort | | | reliability | |
| | Awesome! great value for your money, and is a very well built SUV. I love the exterior design, the gas mileage, the roomy feel, the turning capability, and (My Fav) the stereo system. A bit More pick-up is all I would like to add here. | | posted by Andon Nikel on Apr 14 2007 | | |
| overall rating | | | value | | | comfort | | | reliability | |
| | The Patriot handles much better than I expected. This Jeep is a blast to drive. It is nice on long road trips and great on gas. Bigger gas tank would be a big plus; but I would recomend this vehicle to people looking for something with pretty good storage space. | | posted by Olive Mcman on May 28 2007 | | |
| overall rating | | | value | | | comfort | | | reliability | |
| | This is my first Jeep and it is great! Quiet, smooth, solid, and affordable. The seats are great and the comfort is pretty good. Removable flashlight is cool. Ride is smooth. Stereo system sounds great. Instrument panel could be more user friendly. | | posted by Norman on Apr 21 2008 | | |
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