2011 jeep patriot review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. Compact suv delivers affordable capability. introductionthe jeep patriot is unmistakably from the jeep garage, with its squared-off lines, seven-slot grille, and round headlights. The patriot and its sibling, the jeep compass, are based on a car platform, but still deliver moderate off-road ability. for 2011, jeep patriot has been significantly updated. The 2011 patriot features fresh styling, upgraded suspension and steering, new interior materials, and a revised model lineup. There's adult-size headroom and legroom for rear-seat passengers. The smaller engine is 2. 0 liters, makes 158 horsepower and 141 pound-feet of torque and is epa-rated at 23/29 mpg with the manual transmission. The optional continuously variable transaxle works well and we found the auto stick manual-shift feature useful. we found the patriot light and nimble on twisty roads and when maneuvering around town. The independent suspension works well. During a long day of driving on patchy two-lanes, hard-packed dirt roads, sandy off-road trails, shallow rivers and deep gullies, it delivered steadiness and comfort in every abusive situation. the patriot is available with front-wheel drive or a choice of two all-wheel-drive systems, one that jeep qualifies as trail rated. Those who like to go off the pavement (or tow more than 1000 pounds) should choose the trail-rated freedom ii awd system. All-wheel drive versions also have the 2. 4-liter engine and rear disc brakes. Options include front side airbags 250), 17-inch aluminum wheels 640), air conditioning 895), media center radio 350), and the power value package 1,405) with remote keyless entry, power windows/door locks/heated mirrors. An all-weather group 795) adds tow hooks, block heater, floor mats, daytime running lights, aluminum wheels and p215/65r17 tires. patriot latitude x 22,195) gets the big engine and rear disc brakes, chrome trim, climate control, leather upholstery, power driver's seat, sirius radio and a 6cd/dvd audio system. Options include upgrades to radio 290) with garmin navigation 695), boston-acoustics speakers 650), plus the sun & sound, security & convenience, and tow packages. optional on any patriot are uconnect phone with bluetooth and/or web service and a smoker's package. The freedom ii off-road group 550) upgrades 4wd models with a bigger alternator, skid plates, electronic traction assists, tow hooks, floor mats, p215/65r17 tires and full-size spare; it requires the cvt2l automatic transmission 1050). (all new car test drive prices are manufacturer's suggested retail prices, which do not include destination charge and may change at any time without notice.) safety features on all patriot models include dual front airbags, head-protecting curtain side airbags, abs with electronic brakeforce distribution, traction control, electronic stability control with rollover mitigation, and active front head restraints. Torso-protecting front side impact airbags are an option we recommend. walkaroundthe patriot has jeep's favorite styling cues, namely round headlights and seven vertical openings for a grille, in a boxy shape with fairly upright windshield and hatch. On patriot latitude x models much trim is done in bright surfaces but we find the body-color trim of the other models more appealing, and more befitting a jeep. Tow hooks and roof-rail crossbars are optional, and we'd prefer the fog lamps were further apart. eschewing trends to make everything lower and more car-like, the 2011 patriot rides a little bit higher than the 2010 version and it has half-an-inch more ground clearance. To that end the rear bumper on the 2011 patriot is deeper and almost totally hides the muffler that looked like a large industrial afterthought on earlier versions. the jeep patriot is considered a compact, although it looks larger. With a lot of space between front and rear wheels and overall length less than 15 feet, the lack of bodywork beyond the wheels adds dimension and improves backcountry accessibility. It's only a couple of inches from identical height and width and the ground clearance matches many heavy-duty pickup trucks. the standard wheels are 16-inch steel. Attractive 17-inch aluminum wheels are standard on latitude and x models, and optional for the sport. The latitude x gets leather upholstery which previously seemed to overdress the patriot; it fits better in the revised 2011 interior but we're still adapting to jeep and leather in the same sentence. interior materials have been revamped for 2011. The climate and sound system controls are easy to understand and operate. Jeep says the available uconnect tunes system can hold up to 6700 songs, which can be ripped from a cd or usb memory stick. We thought the doors sounded kind of tinny when they were closed. the space between the seats includes a nook for change or cell phones, two fixed cupholders, and the parking brake lever. The center console is split for two levels of storage and is now padded. the door pockets are on the small side, but they can hold six cd cases; much of the space is taken up by the 6x9-inch speakers. The door handles are easy to use. There's a nice tray over the good-sized glove compartment that's big enough for books. the standard rear seat is a 60/40 split. It folds flat easily. Simply flip up the seat cushion and flop down the seatback. Reclining rear seats are optional, as is a flat-folding front passenger seat. With the rear seats folded flat, there's a spacious 54. 2 cubic feet of cargo capacity. Fold down the passenger seat, and the patriot has room for something eight feet long. With all the seats in use there's 23 cubic feet in the back, comparable with any compact suv. the hatch glass does not open separately but the hatch itself isn't that heavy. A removable carpeted floor lines the cargo area and hides a real full-size spare tire underneath on most models. That cargo deck is a relatively high 31 inches off the floor so the maximum cargo height opening is 27. 4 inches, and taller people should watch their head beneath the open hatch. driving impressionthe jeep patriot comes with a choice of engines. The larger 2. 4-liter engine works best. It has good power, with 172 horsepower and 165 pound-feet of torque, and is responsive where it needs to be. The 2. 0-liter engine makes 158 horsepower and 141 pound-feet of torque and is epa-rated at 23/29 mpg with the manual transmission. The smaller engine needs to be revved quite a bit to make power, however. So for the minimal price difference and the extra torque, we recommend the larger 2. 4-liter engine. the 5-. AM/FM✔ Power Windows✔ Climate Control✔ Cruise Control✔ Bluetooth✔ Air Conditioning✔ Aluminum Wheels

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2008 Jeep Patriot 4 Door Wagon

suv 152,933
10,995 overpriced
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10,995 2008 Jeep Patriot 4 Door Wagon

suv 152,933 gasoline manual

2008 jeep patriot review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. Standard safety equipment includes anti-lock brakes, multi-stage front airbags, side airbag curtains, electronic stability control and electronic roll mitigation. as it's programmed in the patriot, the optional continuously variable transaxle (replacing the automatic transmission) is too weird to be comfortable. The same cvt is used in the jeep compass, and it works well. The independent suspension is as good as the engine, delivering steadiness and comfort in every abusive situation we could find for it, during a long day of driving on every surface from patchy two-lanes, to hard-packed dirt roads, to sandy off-road trails, to shallow rivers, to deep gullies. For the off-road parts, we drove a jeep with the optional freedom ii off-road package that makes the patriot trail rated and raises the price by about $2000. on twisty roads and maneuvering around-town, the patriot feels light and nimble. The turn-in is sharp. The body is well isolated from the wheels. This keeps the jeep under five mph and under control, going down steep hills, even icy ones. Air conditioning and cruise control do not come standard, and the windows, mirrors and door locks are manual. air conditioning is optional 850). Power windows, mirrors and door locks with remote entry are part of a power equipment group 995). Another package has cruise control. A more complete package includes all those things plus tinted windows, map and dome lights, driver seat height adjustment, fold-flat front passenger seat, reclining rear seats, 115-volt outlet, foglamps and roofrail crossbars. the limited 2wd 19,985) and 4wd 21,785) adds most if not all of the options in the groups, as well as 17-inch aluminum wheels, foglamps, passenger grab handles, chrome roofrails and other trim, and leather-trimmed seats. a continuously variable transaxle is available for the 2. 4-liter engine as well as a 2. 0-liter engine. the off-road package is called freedom drive ii, and uses the cvt with lower ratios; it adds skid plates, tow hooks, foglamps, all-terrain tires and a full-size spare tire. The freedom ii package is available for sport 4wd 19,175) and limited 4wd 23,130). options include a trailer tow prep group with engine oil cooler and wiring harness 130); a 458-watt boston acoustic premium sound system with nine speakers and steering wheel controls 495); six-disc cd 320); 6cd with navigation 1395); yes essentials seating material 250); heated seats 250); sunroof 800); and 17-inch all-terrain tires 140). safety features include frontal airbags, curtain airbags; electronic stability control, abs, electronic brake-force distribution. walkaroundthe patriot is unmistakably a jeep. It looks like a jeep all the way: more so than the stylish cherokee or big boxy commander. The windshield and backlight are relatively vertical, and the bumpers are defined and not molded into the fascia. It's almost exactly the same size as the new jeep compass but it looks more rugged, lacking the rounded edges of the gentrified compass. It looks more like a liberty, or maybe like a baby commander. It's classic, the way it should be. interiorthe seating position is high in the patriot, two inches higher than in the caliber; with the upright windshield, the forward visibility inspires confidence. Leather in the limited is great, but seems to overdress the patriot. The climate and sound system controls are easy to understand and operate. The vinyl panel, with a center stack trimmed in brushed aluminum-look plastic, doesn't try to be stylish; the lines are pretty square, but who cares? the space between the seats includes a nook for change, two fixed cupholders, and the parking brake lever. A short armrest flips up to open the main console compartment, where there's a pocket for a cellphone or ipod. It slides forward three inches for shorter drivers. the door pockets are on the small side, but can hold six cd cases; much of the space there is taken up by the six- by nine-inch speakers. The door handles are easy to use. That's the same as the compass and a couple inches more than the liberty, longest of the three. the standard rear seat is a 60/40 split that easily folds flat, by flipping up the seat and flopping down the seatback. Reclining rear seats are optional, as is a flat-folding front seat. With everything folded flat, there's a spacious 62. 7 cubic feet of cargo capacity, and room for an eight-foot-long kayak, ladder or whatever. with just the rear seats folded, there's still 54. 2 cubic feet; and with all the seats in use there's 23. 0 feet in the back, good for any compact suv. The rear cargo area is something called ultra floor, a washable and removable vinyl. No worries with dogs and lawn mowers. driving impressionthe 2. 4-liter engine works well in the jeep patriot. Chrysler uses this 2. 4-liter world engine in a lot of vehicles. Depending on things like electronic programming and the transmission that's used, it feels different each time. In the jeep patriot, it feels great. Jeep has found the power, 172 horsepower and 165 pound-feet of torque. That's good because left to its own programming, the cvt makes the patriot feel like it's powered by a big rubber band. It will go from 0 to 90 mph without shifting. In any case, that's the way cvts work. and this is only under full throttle. The patriot can also lope along at 80 mph and a mellow 2600 rpm. The patriot forums on this should be interesting. At speeds below about 50 mph, when the cvt kicks down for better acceleration, it does so slowly and with a small thump. And often, in the mountains. the five-speed manual gearbox was a relief, a joy to use, even with its long throw. The lever comes out of the center stack as it should, above the driver's right knee, an improvement over being on the floor near the right thigh. The five-speed made the patriot feel like a jeep. It brought out the potential of the world engine. It didn't try to mess with the power. The acceleration felt much stronger. the suspensi. Power Windows✔ Anti-lock Brakes✔ Heated Seats✔ AM/FM✔ Cruise Control✔ Sunroof/Moonroof✔ Air Conditioning✔ Aluminum Wheels

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2007 Jeep Liberty 4 Door Wagon

suv 82,369
12,995 overpriced
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12,995 2007 Jeep Liberty 4 Door Wagon

suv 82,369 gasoline

2007 Jeep Liberty Review This car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. The standard engine in all Liberty models is a 3.7-liter V6. For 2007, The Jeep Liberty drops its Renegade trim and diesel engine Anti-lock Brakes

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