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2009 jeep patriot review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. Off-road capability in an affordable suv. introductionthe jeep patriot is unmistakably a jeep. It looks like a cross between a jeep liberty and jeep compass; or maybe a three-quarter scale version of the big jeep commander. the patriot is one of two compact suvs jeep launched for the 2007 model year. Both the patriot and the compass are based on a car platform (also used for the dodge caliber hatchback). the patriot has plenty of room inside. The 2. 4-liter engine makes 172 horsepower and 165 pound-feet of torque, and that's plenty. It make a bit more noise than we'd like under heavy throttle, despite additional sound deadening material for 2009. The optional continuously variable transaxle works well and we found the auto stick manual shift feature useful. we found the patriot light and nimble on twisty roads and when maneuvering around town. The independent suspension works well. During a long day of driving on patchy two-lanes, hard-packed dirt roads, sandy off-road trails, shallow rivers and deep gullies, it delivered steadiness and comfort in every abusive situation. the patriot is available with front-wheel drive or a choice of two all-wheel-drive systems, one that jeep qualifies as trail rated. Those who like to go off-road should choose the trail rated freedom ii awd system. With the cvt in low range, hill descent control is automatically engaged. This keeps the patriot under 5 mph and under control, going down steep hills, even icy ones. While the new design is a step up versus the cut-rate feel of the last version, it is still largely plastic and doesn't offer a rich or warm feel. also for 2009, the patriot adds a new model called rocky mountain and that aforementioned sound insulation is added to the engine compartment and floor. The sport model gets revised suspension tuning for a more comfortable ride, and jeep's uconnect tunes and uconnect gps systems are offered for the first time. lineupthe 2009 jeep patriot comes in three models, sport, rocky mountain and limited, with a choice of front-wheel drive (2wd) and two all-wheel drive (awd) systems. A continuously variable automatic transaxle (cvt) is optional. It can be ordered with the auto stick manual shiftgate 1,100) or an off-road crawl axle ratio 1,050). The freedom drive ii off-road group 1,395) features a brake-lock differential, low-range gearing, hill descent control, heavy-duty alternator and engine cooling, interior air filter, height-adjustable driver's seat, fog lights, skid plates, full-size spare tire and p215/65r17 all-terrain white-letter tires on alloy wheels. The sun/sound group 1,295) includes a sunroof, two articulating liftgate speakers, six boston acoustics speakers, a subwoofer and a leather-wrapped steering wheel with audio controls. Other options include jeep's uconnect tunes hard-drive radio 650) and the uconnect multimedia suite 1,295) with sirius satellite radio, auto-dimming rearview mirror, wireless cell phone link and jeep's uconnect gps with hard-drive-based radio and navigation system with real-time traffic information. The freedom drive ii package costs $875 for the awd limited. safety features on all patriot models include dual front airbags, head-protecting curtain side airbags, abs with electronic brakeforce distribution, traction control, and electronic stability control with rollover mitigation. Torso-protecting front side impact airbags are an option we recommend. walkaroundthe patriot is unmistakably a jeep. It looks more like a jeep than the stylish grand cherokee or the compass do. The windshield and backlight are relatively vertical. The tailgate does not have separate opening glass. up front, the iconic seven-slot grille is flanked by round headlights. The bumpers are defined and not molded into the fascia. They're silver on the limited and body color on the sport; we think the sport is cleaner looking. the jeep patriot is considered a compact. It's almost exactly the same size as the new jeep compass but it looks more rugged, lacking the rounded edges of the gentrified compass. It looks more like a liberty, or maybe like a baby commander. It's classic, the way a jeep should be. the standard wheels are steel. Attractive aluminum wheels are standard on the rocky mountain and limited models and optional for the sport. The vehicle looks much better with the aluminum wheels. interiorthe seating position is high in the patriot, two inches higher than in the dodge caliber; with the upright windshield, the forward visibility inspires confidence. The jeep patriot sport's standard front seats have manual adjustment and come with cloth upholstery. They're ok, but the optional material called yes essentials, which is stain, odor and static resistant, fits this jeep's character better. The leather upholstery in the limited is great, but it seems to overdress the patriot. due to complaints that the original interior was too plasticky and cheap, jeep has revamped the interior for 2009, giving it a new dash, a reworked instrument cluster and padding on the center console and door armrests. The new dash is black instead of tan or gray and it has nicer graining and a more attractive shape, but it is still hard plastic. The climate and sound system controls are easy to understand and operate. Jeep says the available uconnect tunes system can hold up to 6700 songs, which can be ripped from a cd or usb memory stick. the space between the seats includes a nook for change or cell phones, two fixed cupholders, and the parking brake lever. The center console is split for two levels of storage and is now padded. the door pockets are on the small side, but they can hold six cd cases; much of the space is taken up by the six- by nine-inch speakers. The door handles are easy to use. It has a healthy 39. 4 inches of re.
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