2007 Jeep Patriot: Road Test
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- MSRP: $14,425 -$21,430
- Invoice: $13,607 -$19,981
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Our road test for the 2007 Jeep Patriot includes a full evaluation of the 2007 Jeep Patriot from the inside out. We evaluate not only engine and handling performance for the 2007 Jeep Patriot, but also interior cabin and cargo space. Let our comprehensive road test ratings for the 2007 Jeep Patriot help you decide if a 2007 Jeep Patriot is right for you.
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ACCELERATION
| AWD Sport, CVT | AWD Limited w/leather, man. | AWD Limited w/Off Road Group, CVT. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 4 | 3 | 4.6 |
Only 172-hp versions have been made available for testing. Adequate pull from a stop with either manual or CVT transmission, though models with the CVT struggles in passing and merging. We expect performance with the 158-hp engine to be marginal at best.
FUEL ECONOMY
| AWD Sport, CVT | AWD Limited w/leather, man. | AWD Limited w/Off Road Group, CVT. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
No opportunity to measure. Similar Jeep Compasses averaged 22.4-24.4 mpg. Patriot uses regular-grade fuel.
RIDE QUALITY
| AWD Sport, CVT | AWD Limited w/leather, man. | AWD Limited w/Off Road Group, CVT. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 |
Comfortable and stable. Some float over larger dips, jiggling over highway expansion joints. Off Road Group includes stiffer springs and all-terrain tires, has only modest impact on ride quality.
STEERING/HANDLING/BRAKING
| AWD Sport, CVT | AWD Limited w/leather, man. | AWD Limited w/Off Road Group, CVT. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 5 | 5 | 4.8 |
Accurate, natural feeling steering. Good composure at highway speed. Moderate body lean in corners. Brakes have reassuring pedal feel.
QUIETNESS
| AWD Sport, CVT | AWD Limited w/leather, man. | AWD Limited w/Off Road Group, CVT. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 5 | 4 | 4.5 |
Generally well hushed. Wind noise somewhat elevated compared to Compass. Some road noise always present, elevated further with Off Road Group's more aggressively treaded tires.
CONTROLS
| AWD Sport, CVT | AWD Limited w/leather, man. | AWD Limited w/Off Road Group, CVT. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 5 | 5 | 5.6 |
Gauges large, easy to read. Controls generally handy and logically placed. Overall cabin quality below the class norm, however. Switchgear lacks precision feel, and hard, unyielding plastic dominates the decor.
ROOM/COMFORT/DRIVER SEATING (FRONT)
| AWD Sport, CVT | AWD Limited w/leather, man. | AWD Limited w/Off Road Group, CVT. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 6 | 6 | 6.1 |
Ample head room. High mounted seats contribute to generous leg room. Fold-out digital media holder in center console a nice touch, but when used, it renders armrest useless and obscures shifter.
ROOM/COMFORT (REAR)
| AWD Sport, CVT | AWD Limited w/leather, man. | AWD Limited w/Off Road Group, CVT. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 5 | 5 | 4.8 |
Adult-size head and leg room. However, flat, too-soft seat lacks support, may prove uncomfortable over long periods of time. Narrow door opening complicates entry/exit.
CARGO ROOM
| AWD Sport, CVT | AWD Limited w/leather, man. | AWD Limited w/Off Road Group, CVT. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 7 | 7 | 7.2 |
Cargo area enhanced by available flat-folding front passenger seat. Rear seats fold completely flat. Decent interior storage, though door map pockets are tiny.
VALUE WITHIN CLASS
| AWD Sport, CVT | AWD Limited w/leather, man. | AWD Limited w/Off Road Group, CVT. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 4 | 5 | 5.5 |
Compared to the mechanically similar Jeep Compass, Patriot feels more like an authentic Jeep. Compass and Patriot lack the on-road polish and cabin refinement of other vehicles in this class, but Patriot compensates somewhat with impressive available off-road capability. Most shoppers will be better served by more street-oriented trucks like the Honda CR-V or Suzuki Grand Vitara, the latter of which rivals Patriot's off-road prowess. But as a daily driver ready for the occasional off-road foray, a properly equipped Patriot makes some sense.
Total Score
| AWD Sport, CVT | AWD Limited w/leather, man. | AWD Limited w/Off Road Group, CVT. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 52 | 52 | 50 | 53.1 |
Total Score: 51
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