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2009 Jeep Patriot Features Review

July 4, 2009

FEATURES | 9 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

pretty basic
Edmunds

Outdoorsy Jeep types will find it an especially alluring option
Kelley Blue Book

The Patriot has a number of uncommon options
Cars.com

Most reviews read by TheCarConnection.com praise the extensive list of options available on the 2009 Jeep Patriot.

People looking for luxury features will want to note the less than enticing standard manual windows and locks as pointed out by Cars.com on the Sport Jeep Patriot. Edmunds calls the base Sport Patriot "pretty basic" and highlights the more upscale features available in Limited package, such as 17-inch aluminum wheels, fog lights, privacy glass, and chrome exterior accents. There are two trim levels available for the 2009 Jeep Patriot: the base Sport and the more upscale Limited. The base model comes with important safety features like ABS, but also has low-rent items such as vinyl upholstery and 16-inch steel wheels.

Edmunds reports that both the Sport and Limited trim levels can be optioned with such niceties as a six-disc CD changer and a Boston Acoustics premium audio system with satellite radio and flip-down speakers in the liftgate. Kelley Blue Book comments, "Outdoorsy Jeep types will find it an especially alluring option." The 2009 Jeep Patriot Limited adds a 115-volt outlet, power accessories, cruise control, and remote keyless entry to its list of standard equipment.

ConsumerGuide likes the Patriot’s rubber-coated floor since it’s “easy to clean, perfect for carrying dirty, messy cargo." Among the "uncommon options" that Cars.com refers to in their review of the 2009 Jeep is the ability to order a removable cargo area dome light that serves as a handy flashlight and a chilled glove box. Edmunds specifically mentions that the 2009 Jeep's option list for the Patriot Limited includes a navigation system, skid plates, and even hands-free phone connectivity.

Conclusion

The entry-level model of the 2009 Jeep Patriot doesn't come with much, but the Patriot can be optioned up with some innovative features you can't find elsewhere.

FEATURES | 9 out of 10Expert Quotes:pretty basicEdmundsOutdoorsy Jeep types will find it an especially alluring optionKelley Blue BookThe Patriot has a number of uncommon optionsCars.com Most reviews read by TheCarConnection.com praise the extensive list of options available on the 2009 Jeep Patriot. People looking for luxury features will want to note the less than enticing standard manual windows and locks as pointed out by Cars.com on the Sport Jeep Patriot. Edmunds calls the base Sport Patriot "pretty basic" and highlights the more upscale features available in Limited package, such as 17-inch aluminum wheels, fog lights, privacy glass, and chrome exterior accents. There are two trim levels available for the 2009 Jeep Patriot: the base Sport and the more upscale Limited. The base model comes with important safety features like ABS, but also has low-rent items such as vinyl upholstery and 16-inch steel wheels. Edmunds reports that both the Sport and Limited trim levels can be optioned with such niceties as a six-disc CD changer and a Boston Acoustics premium audio system with satellite radio and flip-down speakers in the liftgate. Kelley Blue Book comments, "Outdoorsy Jeep types will find it an especially alluring option." The 2009 Jeep Patriot Limited adds a 115-volt outlet, power accessories, cruise control, and remote keyless entry to its list of standard equipment. ConsumerGuide likes the Patriot’s rubber-coated floor since it’s “easy to clean, perfect for carrying dirty, messy cargo." Among the "uncommon options" that Cars.com refers to in their review of the 2009 Jeep is the ability to order a removable cargo area dome light that serves as a handy flashlight and a chilled glove box. Edmunds specifically mentions that the 2009 Jeep's option list for the Patriot Limited includes a navigation system, skid plates, and even hands-free phone connectivity. ConclusionThe entry-level model of the 2009 Jeep Patriot doesn't come with much, but the Patriot can be optioned up with some innovative features you can't find elsewhere. 2009 JEEP PATRIOT STYLING | [8 out of 10] Motor Trend: "more palatable Jeep styling" Edmunds: "ultimately defined by a sea of hard, low-quality plastic” Cars.com: "To observe the Patriot is essentially to see the silhouette of the previous-generation Liberty" The 2009 Jeep Patriot ...

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Other Choices:

Boxy styling is actually one of the Patriot's selling points, so those looking at it might also consider the Scion xB, another city-friendly small car. The Ford Escape, despite its carlike underpinnings, has a style and driving position that's quite trucklike. With improved safety and standard features for 2009, the Escape is a much better vehicle. All said, with a price that starts well under $16,000, the Patriot is an awesome value. The Kia Sportage and Mitsubishi Outlander are two other small crossovers that aren't quite as distinctively styled, but they come well equipped. Shoppers also might consider the Subaru Forester, a small crossover-SUV mainstay that's known for its solid reliability and good resale value, along with its good performance in crash tests. The Forester handles slightly better than the Patriot, but it suffers from road noise inside, and it's considerably more expensive. The xB has similar fuel economy and a similar size, though its passenger space isn't quite as usable as that of the 2009 Jeep Patriot. However, the xB's interior feels more upscale and sportier, but it's a bit more expensive.

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