- suv 106,122
- Eugene, OR
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- suv 106,122 gasoline black manual
2010 jeep patriot review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. Attractive price, appealing features, impressive capabilities. introductionthe jeep patriot is unmistakably a jeep, with its squared-off lines, seven-slot grille, and round headlights. The smaller engine is 2. 0 liters, makes 158 horsepower and 141 pound-feet of torque and is epa-rated at 23/29 mpg with the manual transmission. 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. There are driver and front-passenger active head restraints, and some changes to the available options. lineupthe jeep patriot comes in two trim levels, sport and limited, with a choice of front-wheel drive (2wd) and two all-wheel drive (awd) systems. The two engine choices, of 2. 4 and 2. 0 liters, are all-aluminum, with variable valve timing that optimizes power, torque, and efficiency, and balance shafts to enhance smoothness. The smaller engine delivers slightly better fuel economy, but is not available with the limited trim level. A continuously variable automatic transaxle (cvt) is optional. The freedom drive ii off-road package 1,315) 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 and 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. The awd model also gets a locking center differential. options for the limited include a security and cargo convenience group 1,235) with front side airbags, daytime running lights, auto-dimming rearview mirror, universal garage door opener, alarm, roof rack, cargo tonneau cover and jeep's uconnect wireless cell phone link. Other options include an am/fm/cd 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 1,285). The freedom drive ii package costs $825 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, electronic stability control with rollover mitigation, and active front head restraints. Torso-protecting front side impact airbags are an option we recommend. walkaroundthe patriot is unmistakably a jeep, and looks more like a jeep than the stylish grand cherokee or its sibling, the compass. 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, although it looks larger. It's almost exactly the same size as the compass but it looks more rugged, lacking the rounded edges of the gentrified compass. It's classic jeep, the way a jeep should be. the standard wheels are steel. Attractive aluminum wheels are standard on the limited model and optional for the sport. The vehicle looks much better with the aluminum wheels. interiorthe seating position is high in the patriot; 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 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. We thought the doors sounded kind of tinny when they were closed. 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. There's a nice tray over the good-sized glove compartment that's big enough for books. the standard rear seat is a 60/40 split. It folds flat easily. Simply flip up the seat cushion and flop down the seatback. Reclining rear seats are optional, as is a flat-folding front seat. With the rear seats folded flat, there's a spacious 54. 2 cubic feet of cargo capacity. Fold down the passenger seat, and the patriot has room for something eight feet long. With all the seats in use there's 23 cubic feet in the back, comparable with any compact suv. The cargo area has a removable carpeted floor. driving impressionthe jeep patriot's 2. 4-liter engine works well. It has good power, with 172 horsepower and 165 pound-feet of torque, and is responsive where it needs to be. The lever comes out of the center stack above the driver's right knee, an improvement over being on the floor near the right thigh. The five-speed makes the patriot feel like a jeep. Properly used, it brings out the potential of the engine. the suspension works well in all conditions. We gave it a good test over a 20-mile stretch of dirt road: hard-packed, potholed, a layer of loose dust, lots of uphill and downhill curves. The patriot was stable and confident. We drove fast, and used the brakes hard; the abs frequently activated on the slippery dust, with the all-season (not all-terrain) tires. We aimed for some of the potholes, including a 50-foot-long row of little ones. The independent suspension eagerly ate them up. Along came a washboard surface, and the patriot stayed true. The patriot did a great job in these conditions. on paved country roads the patriot feels light and nimble. The ride is steady over rough asphalt patches. Cruise Control✔ AM/FM✔ Power Windows✔ CD Changer✔ Air Conditioning✔ Aluminum Wheels✔ Navigation System✔ Sunroof/Moonroof✔ Alloy Wheels
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