Jeep Patriot
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The Jeep Patriot is a compact crossover SUV to be introduced for the 2007 model year. It debuted publicly in April of 2006 at the New York Auto Show. It is one of Jeep's first crossover SUVs, which will be released alongside the related Jeep Compass. It will slot below the Liberty and Compass in the Jeep lineup with pricing below $16,000.
The Patriot and Compass are both based on the DaimlerChrysler/Mitsubishi GS platform. These vehicles will be differentiated by their styling and marketing: The Patriot is a traditional 4-door Jeep wagon, similar to Jeep’s Cherokee, which was discontinued in the U.S. in 2001, while the Compass is intended as a sporty "hot hatch" crossover like the Toyota Matrix. The Dodge Caliber, also based on the GS platform, is a combination of these two segments.
The Patriot will use a four-cylinder 2.4 L GEMA gasoline engine and might also get a 2.0 L Volkswagen-designed diesel engine for the European market. The base car will feature front wheel drive, but a choice of two electronically-controlled all wheel drive systems will be optional. One, the Freedom Drive I, is a full-time system for on-road use. Freedom Drive II is made for off-road use with variable torque between speeds of 25 and 65 mph for optimal handling. The Freedom Drive II-equipped Patriot will use a continuously variable transmission instead of a two-speed transfer case, but will get Jeep's "Trail Rated" badging, signifying that it can traverse the Rubicon Trail without modifications.
Interestingly, the Patriot is also the name of a vehicle in Rockstar Games's hit video game series Grand Theft Auto, although the car in these games bears more of a resemblance to the now discontinued Hummer H1.
| Model | Engine | Power | Torque | Transmission |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base | 2.4 L GEMA I4 | 172 hp (128 kW) | 165 ft·lbf (224 N·m) | 5-sp manual |
| Limited | 5-sp manual CVT |
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