Jeep Patriot: Just Another Car In Jeeps Clothing?
2012 Patriot Latitude
Is the Jeep Patriot, which is similar to its sibling the Compass, merely a car or SUV dressed up like a Jeep? Introduced in 2007 the Patriot has much of the Jeep styling, albeit "new age" Jeep styling, and it has optional 4-wheel drive. So far...so good...right? (Click to add your own Patriot review) Let's look even closer now. The Patriot was originally built on a car platform, (a modified "GS" Mitsubishi Lancer platform) same as the Compass and the Dodge Caliber. The Dodge Caliber was, and is a unique looking street ride with some macho looking lines. Hurrah for the Caliber! I kinda like it...for what it is...a car for the street. The Caliber even comes in an all-wheel drive package for those bad weather days depending on where you live and drive. Again, hurrah for the Caliber! The Jeep Patriot shares much of the engine and drive train components of the Caliber, but has more sophisticated 4-wheel drive system options for some off-road work. Although the Patriot is a front wheel drive vehicle (like the Caliber) which means an independent front suspension, it could be equipped with the Freedom II off-road package that gave it the "Trail Rated" seal of approval from Jeep. It must pass some rigorous testing in many off-road conditions to get the Trail Rating.
2008 Patriot (Rearview) This is all well and good. The Patriot is beginning to sound more like a traditional Jeep, at least when equipped with the more expensive off road package option. So...is the Patriot a true Jeep in the traditional sense, or is it merely another Jeep Car? The answers are a vague "Maybe"...and..."Yes". Does the Patriot compare with the Wrangler?...No Way!... Maybe more like the Jeep Liberty and the dreaded Compass... specifically due to the fact that these models have Independent Front Suspensions (IFS) in 4-wheel drive mode. Note: This a bone of contention with Jeep purists...Solid Front Axles vs. IFS on 4-wheel drive models.
(Compare the Jeep Patriot with the Liberty)
Do I like the Jeep Patriot? Yes...but only in the Trail Rated/Off Road version! Then, is the Trail Rated Model a true Jeep in the classic sense? No..not quite! Want to see the Patriot in action? Look at this 2007 promo with some off road testing!(2 mins. 16 secs.) Submit Your Jeep Patriot Review
What do you think about the Jeep Patriot? Other Patriot Reviews PresentedClick below to see contributions from other visitors to this page... my-2008-patriot I recently purchased a 2008 Jeep Patriot. It has more height room then the compass and the dodge calibur. I got the metallic blue color. I am happy with ...
Jeep Bleep
I think the Jeep Patriot is a sorry excuse for an SUV.
Best Jeep Made is My 2009 Jeep Patriot
There's no question that my 2009 Jeep Patriot is the best Jeep made. It's just the right size and, in my opinion, the best looking. Not Impressed I work for a large car rental company and drive many different types of cars but when I went down to Florida to visit family this past winter, I rented ... Patriot is OK for Some I like the Jeep Patriot 4x4. I think in general it is a well designed car for those who want an SUV for the road. It gets very good gas mileage compared ... 
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