When did the Jeep Patriot first come out?
The Jeep Patriot (MK74) is a front-engine five-door compact crossover SUV manufactured and marketed by Jeep, having debuted with the Jeep Compass in April 2006 at the New York Auto Show for the 2007 model year.
Is the Jeep Patriot a four wheel drive car?
Both cars, as well as Dodge Caliber shared the GS platform, differentiated by their styling and marketing, with the Patriot exclusively offering a four-wheel drive system, marketed as Freedom Drive II. The Patriot was manufactured at Chrysler’s Belvidere, Illinois assembly plant alongside the Compass.
What kind of transmission does a Jeep Patriot have?
The Patriot won 2007 Green 4×4 Award and the 2008 4×4 of the Year in the UK. The Patriot uses a continuously variable transmission equipped with a four wheel drive system, marketed as Freedom Drive II, capable of holding the lowest ratio the CVT can reach, in lieu of a traditional two-speed transfer case.
Are there any problems with the Jeep Patriot?
Jeep doesn’t have a great reputation for building glitch-free cars. While most Patriot owners seem to be generally happy with their cars, problems do crop up such as weak gearboxes and driveshafts. Electricals items can play up too, especially things like windows, parking sensors, mirrors and lights.
Is the 2007 Jeep Patriot still for sale?
None for sale nearby. Instead: After 70k Problems! I’ve enjoyed driving our 2007 Jeep Patriot 4×4 and have driven it carefully.
How is the Jeep Patriot on the road?
On the road, the 2007 Jeep Patriot is impressively quiet and thanks to stiffer suspension settings compared to its platform mates, its handling is commendable. Although there is some body roll (as one would expect of an SUV) the Patriot feels confident in the corners and the ride is firm and controlled over the bumps.
What’s the price of a new Jeep Patriot?
As an all-new vehicle, we expect our Fair Purchase Prices to reflect real-world transaction prices not far shy of those MSRPs. Alternatives to the lower-priced Patriot Sport include the Kia Sportage and Jeep’s own Compass, which start at $16,495 and $15,985, respectively.
What’s the difference between Jeep Patriot limited and Sport?
The two trim levels are Sport and Limited, with few visible differences. The Limited adds a metal-look cover to the front and rear bumpers, and upgrades the Sport’s respectable 16-inch steel wheels to 17-inch alloys. The Patriot Sport has standard black roof rails, but the cross-members are optional.