Didn't find an existing thread already...

http://www.jeep.com/en/07patriot/
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/061213/clw511.html?.v=65

Unlike the compass, this one is actually aesthetically pleasing. Also, it's very similar in size to the Jeep Cherokee, gets good mpg (25/30) and starts around $15k.

                     4x2       Freedom Drive I 4x4   Freedom Drive II 4x4
Jeep Patriot Sport    $14,985        $16,735               $19,175
Jeep Patriot Limited  $19,985       $21,735               $23,530

12/14/2006 2:49:03 PM

yeah I definitely liked these when they first started showing up in pics...

wonder if you could get it with a navi system

probably could for an extra k



dont like the macpherson strut FS and IRS in the back...

that will make me hold on to my dual solid axle GC for a few more years probably

[Edited on December 14, 2006 at 2:53 PM. Reason : .]

12/14/2006 2:51:42 PM

yeah the navi is available on the limited

12/14/2006 3:00:00 PM

what a POS

12/14/2006 3:06:15 PM

With all these words like "Patriot" and "Freedom" thrown into it, you would think it was some sort of failed Bush administration surveillance policy

12/14/2006 3:12:13 PM

if I don't drive this car, does that mean I hate America?

12/14/2006 3:22:16 PM

Jeep must have the same PR guy as bush

12/14/2006 3:24:08 PM

Yeah, Jeep's nomenclature sucks.

In the rest of the world the Liberty is known as the Cherokee.

12/14/2006 3:42:06 PM

so other than irs, what is the difference between this and the grand? why have two almost identical models?

12/14/2006 5:06:37 PM

This one's based on the dodge caliber chassis like the compass.

The grand cherokee would probably whip this thing's ass going offroad, plus the grand cherokee can come with a hemi and is a midsize, not a compact SUV.

I think that's the difference, somebody feel free to correct me if I messed up.

12/14/2006 6:54:02 PM

i immediately thought about GTA

12/14/2006 7:22:26 PM

If this has the CVT from the Compass in it then it blows balls.

damn thing doesn't want to pull itself

12/14/2006 7:37:04 PM

^ it has the 2nd generation CVT as an option

12/14/2006 7:50:13 PM

Quote :

"what a POS"

I believe this "vehicle" is FWD standard. This vehicle would get its ass kicked by a Subaru offroad

GAY!

12/14/2006 10:03:52 PM

or my lude. it be flexin.

12/14/2006 10:04:41 PM

ive seen it

12/14/2006 10:44:51 PM

^^^

shit, i didn't even realize that.

but just confirmed it on the jeep site.

12/15/2006 10:39:56 AM

sooo


we have macpherson strut front suspension

IRS in the back

and FWD?


HAHAHAHAAHAHAHAHAHA awful

12/15/2006 10:41:45 AM

Hey, remember when Jeep made products that made sense?

goddammit.

This had potential.

12/15/2006 10:44:53 AM

yeah when i first saw it i was happy in the pants that a cherokee was being brought back....

12/15/2006 10:49:01 AM

once again, the proud and noble Cherokee has been replaced by a lazy and less efficient Patriot

SEE YOU ON THE TRAIL OF TEARS XJ

12/15/2006 12:28:02 PM

are you kidding me? an ashtray is considered a $45 option on this thing? fuck that

12/15/2006 3:38:11 PM

Quote :

"In the rest of the world the Liberty is known as the Cherokee."

as pussified as this patriot looks, the liberty is worse, I wish they would just bring back the damn cherokee

12/15/2006 4:12:41 PM

wtf is freedom drive I and II

12/15/2006 6:51:57 PM

remember when the biggest complaint about a new jeep was "wtf square headlights?"

12/15/2006 9:15:53 PM

Quote :

"are you kidding me? an ashtray is considered a $45 option on this thing? fuck that "

If some cheap bastard throws a cig out the window and catches the world on fire, will there be a lawsuit against Jeep?

12/15/2006 9:28:46 PM

I hope it happens

12/15/2006 10:05:22 PM

It took me 3 weeks to realize that my new car ('03 Marauder) doesn't have an ashtray. Normally that's where I throw my change but this one has a coin organizer in the center console storage area. Once I finally got to looking for it...nope. No ashtray whatsoever. Sucks for the smokers I guess.

12/16/2006 2:41:30 AM