2008 Jeep Patriot Overview
Likes:
- Great styling bestows rugged Jeep looks to a carlike vehicle
- Handling and maneuverability of a small car
- Easy to park
- Quite frugal at the pump
- Standard stability control in such an inexpensive vehicle
Dislikes:
- Excessive engine noise on acceleration or in hilly terrain
- Road noise on coarse surfaces
- Interior has too much hard plastic
Bottom Line
In preparing this review covering the 2008 Jeep Patriot, the experts at TheCarConnection.com gathered information from some of the top publications. Then TheCarConnection’s editors added their own driving insights to create this comprehensive review. Likes: - Great ...
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The 2008 Jeep Patriot is the Chrysler brand's new small crossover vehicle, mechanically similar to both the more softly styled Jeep Compass and the more carlike Dodge Caliber. While the Compass has rounded corners and a more carlike presence, the Jeep Patriot has a boxier, more...
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Select a Trim:
| Trim | MSRP / Invoice | Fuel Econ |
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| 2008 Jeep Patriot: FWD 4dr Sport | $16,485 / $15,481 | City: 23 Hwy: 28 |
| 2008 Jeep Patriot: FWD 4dr Limited | $21,105 / $19,686 | City: 23 Hwy: 28 |
| 2008 Jeep Patriot: 4WD 4dr Sport | $18,235 / $17,074 | City: 22 Hwy: 27 |
| 2008 Jeep Patriot: 4WD 4dr Limited | $22,855 / $21,278 | City: 22 Hwy: 27 |
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Other Choices:
Shoppers are likely to be attracted to the Patriot's distinctive, boxy styling, so there may be some overlap with the Scion xB, another city-friendly small car. The xB has similar fuel economy and a similar size, though its passenger space isn't quite as usable as that in the 2008 Jeep Patriot. However the xB's interior feels more upscale and sportier, but it's a bit more expensive. 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 also suffers from road noise inside, and it's considerably more expensive. The Kia Sportage and Mitsubishi Outlander are two other small crossovers that aren't quite as distinctively styled, but they come well equipped. Then there's the Ford Escape, which despite its carlike underpinnings has a style and driving position that's quite trucklike. With improved safety and standard features for 2008, the Escape is a much better vehicle. But, all said, with a price that starts well under $16,000, the Patriot is an awesome value.
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Comments (1 total)
Great small SUV
By Ronald Beasley | Posted: Jul 13th 2008, 12:10:19 PM
I test drove a HYUNDAI SANTA FE, CHEVY EQUINOX, FORD ESCAPE, TOYOTA 4RUNNER AND FJ, MERCURY MARINER, MAZDA TRIBUTE and Chevy HHR. Jeep Patriot was easy to drive and the seats are comfortable. It is also fun to drive, Of all I test drove the Jeep Patriot was the best of the bunch and at good price. Don’t forget the great gas mileage, I average combo driving of 28 MPG. It is no Jeep Commander or Ford Explorer but for a small SUV it is great and better than most other small SUVs.
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