Careful examination of numerous reviews on the 2009 Jeep Patriot, lead me to the following conclusions. The Patriot will capture the attention of devoted Jeep enthusiasts due to its available off-road capabilities. The more than adequate cargo room is sure to meet the needs of a daily driver/off-road SUV. The acceleration is listed as a con in many of the reviews.
The Patriot styling, bulky and boxy, leaves no doubt that it is in fact a Jeep. Standard equipment includes the 172hp four cylinder engine, coupled with a five speed manual transmission. Drive train options come in the form of the Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT), which on the FWD sport trim can be coupled to a modest 158hp 2. 0L engine.
Poor weather driving is improved through the use of the “lock” mode. The lock mode is available as part of the optional four wheel drive system. The other choice for the Patriot’s drive train is front wheel drive.
Features like hill descent control, locking differential, off-road mode which when activated engages low range in the continuously variable transmission, are included in the off-road package called the freedom drive off-road group. You also gain an extra inch of ground clearance when you add this package. Much of this equipment is not usually offered on SUV’s of this price range.
The Patriot comes with a 9. 1 safety rating, and some pretty cool safety features. Let’s start with the basic front and side curtain air bags, and then move on to the electronic stability program. As impressive as that is, you also get tire pressure monitoring and anti-lock brakes. Stability control is programmed to sense when the vehicles preset handling limits have been exceeded. At this point the system either decreases engine power or applies select brakes to aid the driver in maintaining control.
The Patriots available off-road capabilities are far superior to those of other class comparable SUV’s. Also standard are some unique features in the form of overhead air bags to protect against head injury should the patriot roll over or be involved in a side collision.
Some new equipment for 2009 includes an upgraded interior, with improvements to the instrument panel, door trim panels, and centre console. The u connect multimedia system is unique, with it’s 30 gig hard drive for storing music and pictures. As well as possibility for wireless cell phone link and a navigation system with real time traffic capabilities. The Patriot will most likely spend most of its life on pavement as a daily driver, but it’s low price tag combined with its exceptional off road abilities make it a true dual purpose SUV.
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