Is a Jeep Patriot a 4×4?
In the U.S. the Patriot uses either the 2.0 L or 2.4 L World gasoline I4 engine. Both front-wheel drive and four-wheel drive are available. The Patriot features two four-wheel drive systems both of which are electronically controlled. The basic four-wheel drive system is called Freedom Drive I.
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When did the new Jeep Patriot come out?
Here’s what to look out for when trying to track down a used example. Launched at the affordable end of the compact 4×4 sector in 2007, the slab-sided Patriot was quickly upgraded in 2008 with a much higher quality interior. Jeep made no great secret of the fact that the Patriot was aimed at men and the Compass women.
What’s the weight of a Jeep Patriot 4×4?
The specs confirm that the 4×4 version’s weight distribution is 56/44 (front/rear). Front-drive cars are typically 60/40, with only a point or two’s difference with AWD.
What makes a Jeep Patriot a Trail Rated Vehicle?
A Trail Rated package for the 2008 Jeep Patriot adds a tougher suspension and boosts ground clearance by an inch. Furthermore, it brings a low range for the transmission, skid plates, heavy-duty cooling, and hill descent control.
When did I Buy my 2008 Jeep Patriot?
Why won’t Edmunds let me select a Patriot Sport 4×4 CVT? After reading all the bad reviews on this car I thought I’d share my experience with our 2008 Jeep Patriot Sport 4×4 CVT. My wife purchased this car by herself, brand-new, before we met in December of 2007 and it currently has 93,000 miles.
What kind of engine does a Jeep Patriot have?
Used 2008 Jeep Patriot Engine The Patriot’s powertrain lineup consists of 2.0- and 2.4-liter four-cylinder engines, two- and four-wheel drive systems, plus a five-speed manual and two continuously variable transmissions (one with a low range).
What are the alternatives to a Jeep Patriot?
Alternatives to the lower-priced Patriot Sport include the Kia Sportage and Jeep’s own Compass. Competitors for the better-equipped Patriot Limited include the now-tougher-looking Ford Escape and the capable Suzuki Grand Vitara.
What kind of rating does a Jeep Patriot get?
The 2008 Jeep Patriot earns four stars out of five for driver protection and a perfect five stars for the front passenger in government frontal crash testing. In side-impact tests, it receives a five-star protection rating for both front and rear passengers.