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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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4-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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| 2008 Jeep Patriot consumer reviews: | | | | overall rating |   | | value | | | comfort | | | reliability | |
| | It is a solid little SUV. Nice to handle and has a lot of standard options. The stock stereo is nice with 6 speakers. It has a standard: Brake assist, 6 speakers, side air bags, aux. port, and so much more. | | posted by Derius on Feb 13 2008 | | |
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| | I have only had My Patriot for 2 days now, but I must say I love it. It has excellent room for me and 3 other adults has plenty power and is great on gas. Still the wheel style on the sport needs to be improved. A great suv overall. :) | | posted by Rebecca on May 18 2008 | | |
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| | This car is beautiful. It gets great gas mileage. Its like a mini SUV... it looks small on the outside but it is just as big as as any other SUV on the inside. Everything being considered, I cant think of a better vehicle. | | posted by Sulaiman on May 27 2008 | | |
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| | If you are looking for a no frills vehicle with just your basic comforts, this is a great choice. The price is also a huge plus. For basic driving, the Patriot is comfortable and very adequate. The LED detachable light is great and so is the IPOD jack. | | posted by Eddiejoe on Jul 01 2008 | | |
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| | Am very HAPPY with it. It rides extremely smooth and quiet and handles well. Interior is well put together although somewhat outdated in style. I have the manual 5spd and it is probably the smoothest shift I have ever experienced. I also love the idea of the lifetime powertrane warranty. | | posted by P Nevon on Jul 10 2008 | | |
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