Careful examination of numerous reviews on the 2009 Jeep Patriot, lead me to the following conclusions. The Patriot will capture the attention of devoted Jeep enthusiasts due to its available off-road capabilities. The more than adequate cargo room is sure to meet the needs of a daily driver/off-road SUV. The acceleration is listed as a con in many of the reviews.
True off-road styling depicts a five speed manual transmission powered by the 172hp 2. 4L engine. Stuff that into the traditional bulky jeep design, and you'll bring back memories of the once popular Cherokee. When you choose the Patriot with front wheel drive and the sport trim, you then have the choice of selecting the 158hp 2. 0L engine backed by a continuously variable transmission.
The patriot is available in either front wheel drive or with the optional four wheel drive system that includes a "lock: mode. This mode significantly improves traction in poor weather conditions.
Features like hill descent control, locking differential, off-road mode which when activated engages low range in the continuously variable transmission, are included in the off-road package called the freedom drive off-road group. You also gain an extra inch of ground clearance when you add this package. Much of this equipment is not usually offered on SUV's of this price range.
The Patriot comes with a 9. 1 safety rating, and some pretty cool safety features. Let's start with the basic front and side curtain air bags, and then move on to the electronic stability program. As impressive as that is, you also get tire pressure monitoring and anti-lock brakes. Stability control is programmed to sense when the vehicles preset handling limits have been exceeded. At this point the system either decreases engine power or applies select brakes to aid the driver in maintaining control.
Use of some of the optional equipment and packages combine to provide the Patriot with off-road capabilities that definitely surpass other SUV's in it's class. An uncommon but interesting safety feature contained in the Patriot is the overhead air bags. These are to protect occupants from head injury in the event of either a side collision or a roll over.
Interior upgrades to the instrument panel, door panels, and centre console along with features such as illuminated cup holders, add style and functionality. Add to that the navigation system complete with real time traffic updates and you have many reasons for choosing a 2009 Jeep Patriot.
True off-road styling depicts a five speed manual transmission powered by the 172hp 2. 4L engine. Stuff that into the traditional bulky jeep design, and you'll bring back memories of the once popular Cherokee. When you choose the Patriot with front wheel drive and the sport trim, you then have the choice of selecting the 158hp 2. 0L engine backed by a continuously variable transmission.
The patriot is available in either front wheel drive or with the optional four wheel drive system that includes a "lock: mode. This mode significantly improves traction in poor weather conditions.
Features like hill descent control, locking differential, off-road mode which when activated engages low range in the continuously variable transmission, are included in the off-road package called the freedom drive off-road group. You also gain an extra inch of ground clearance when you add this package. Much of this equipment is not usually offered on SUV's of this price range.
The Patriot comes with a 9. 1 safety rating, and some pretty cool safety features. Let's start with the basic front and side curtain air bags, and then move on to the electronic stability program. As impressive as that is, you also get tire pressure monitoring and anti-lock brakes. Stability control is programmed to sense when the vehicles preset handling limits have been exceeded. At this point the system either decreases engine power or applies select brakes to aid the driver in maintaining control.
Use of some of the optional equipment and packages combine to provide the Patriot with off-road capabilities that definitely surpass other SUV's in it's class. An uncommon but interesting safety feature contained in the Patriot is the overhead air bags. These are to protect occupants from head injury in the event of either a side collision or a roll over.
Interior upgrades to the instrument panel, door panels, and centre console along with features such as illuminated cup holders, add style and functionality. Add to that the navigation system complete with real time traffic updates and you have many reasons for choosing a 2009 Jeep Patriot.
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