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2008 Jeep Patriot Review
All-new SUV delivers affordable off-road capability.
2008 Patriot Review Summary & Specifications
The all-new Jeep Patriot more than fills the bill, it defines new territory. For about $17,000 it offers 4WD Jeep capability in a compact SUV with a strong four-cylinder engine that gets an EPA-rated 25/29 mpg. The suspension is superb: stable and comfortable in all situations. Cargo capacity in the Patriot is large because all the passenger seats can easily fold flat. With a full complement of safety features, it will be hard to find more capability and value for the money.NewCarTestDrive.com correspondent Sam Moses filed this report from Scottsdale, Arizona.
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| Vehicle Category | Sport Utility Vehicles |
| Editor | Sam Moses |
| Model Lineup | Jeep Patriot Sport 2WD ($14,425); Sport 4WD (16,175); Limited 2WD ($19,425); Limited 4WD ($21,175) |
| Engines (standard) | 2.4-liter dohc 16-valve I4 |
| Engines (optional) | 172-hp 2.4-liter I4; 158-hp 2.0-liter I4 |
| Transmissions (standard) | CVT2L |
| Transmissions (optional) | 5-speed manual; CVT2; CVT2L |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | frontal airbags, curtain airbags; electronic stability control, ABS, EBD |
| Safety Equipment (optional) | side-impact airbags, tire pressure monitor |
| Basic Warranty | 3 years/36,000 miles |
| Assembled In | Belvidere, Illinois |
| Manufacturer Phone | 800-925-5337 |
| Manufacturer URL | www.jeep.com |
| Base Price MSRP | 14425 |
| Model Tested MSRP | Jeep Patriot Sport 4x4 ($16,175) |
| Standard Equipment | vinyl seats, AM/FM/CD/MP3, halogen headlamps, rear wiper, roof rails, fold-flat rear seats, brake traction control, 16-inch steel wheels, all-season tires |
| Destination Charge | 560 |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | Freedom Drive II Off-road package, CVTL, 17-inch wheels, all-terrain tires, foglamps, full-size spare, all-season floor mats, tinted glass, air conditioning |
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| Layout | 4-wheel drive |
| Price as Tested | 20405 |
| Horse Power | 172 @ 6000 |
| Torque | 165 @ 4400 |
| Fuel Economy | 25/29 |
| Wheelbase | 103.7 |
| Length/Width/Height | 173.6/69.1/65.7 |
| Track Front/Rear | |
| Turning Radius | 35.6 |
| Seating Capacity | 5 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room | 41.0/52/3/40.6 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room | |
| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room | 39.9/51.0/39.4 |
| Trunk Volume | 62.7 |
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| Towing Capacity | 2000 |
| Front Suspension | independent |
| Rear Suspension | independent |
| Ground Clearance | 8.1 |
| Curb Weight | 3250 |
| Stock Tires | P215/65R17 |
| Brakes Front/Rear | disc/disc with ABS, EBD |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.5 |
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