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Bengt Halvorson, Editor
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 styling ...
By Bengt Halvorson, Editor
2008 JEEP PATRIOT STYLING | [8 out of 10] Automobile: "A faithful evolution of Jeep's Cherokee" Popular Mechanics: "The Patriot looks like a Jeep " Cars.com: "To observe the Patriot is essentially to see the silhouette of the previous-generation Liberty" 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 utilitarian look. Motor Trend describes it as "more palatable Jeep styling" that is more rugged-looking and truer to the no-nonsense, trail-blazing look of the older Jeep models. Kelley Blue Book refers to the 2008 Jeep Patriot's styling with its square lines and boxy stance as one that "evoke[s] the purpose-built style of the ...
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OverviewThe Jeep Patriot is an all-new compact SUV with plenty of room inside, using a powerful and economical 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine that gets an EPA-rated 25 city and 29 highway... Read full review
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This Jeep is an excellent example of American craftsmanship. I have put over 4 thousand miles on my Jeep and have owned it only five weeks. I plan to take it up to Michigan over July fourth... Read full review
"My Patriot Limited by Jeep came loaded with great features for a great bargain. I was skeptical, like I'm sure most were, on the MPG figures. I had driven a Nissan Versa and was expecting... Read full review
Out of searching for a good SUV, this one is perfect. I got the D package, because I hate power windows, and remotes, so it saved money. It has 4x4 with the Freedom Drive I CVT2. I bought... Read full review
| Trim | MSRP / Invoice | Fuel Econ |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
In preparing this review covering the 2008 Jeep Patriot, the experts at TheCarConnection.com gathered information from some of the top publications. Then ... Read full bottom line
2008 JEEP PATRIOT STYLING | [8 out of 10] Automobile: "A faithful evolution of Jeep's Cherokee" Popular Mechanics: "The Patriot looks like a Jeep " ... Read full review
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MSRP: $16,485 - $22,855
This Jeep is an excellent example of American craftsmanship. I have put over 4 thousand miles on my Jeep and have owned it only five weeks. I plan to take it... Read more
"My Patriot Limited by Jeep came loaded with great features for a great bargain. I was skeptical, like I'm sure most were, on the MPG figures. I had driven a... Read more
Out of searching for a good SUV, this one is perfect. I got the D package, because I hate power windows, and remotes, so it saved money. It has 4x4 with the... Read more
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Great small SUV
By Ronald Beasley | Posted: 13/7/2008
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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