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2007 Jeep Patriot Full Review
Date Published: 9/12/08
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2007 Jeep Patriot Review
Jeep rolls out a companion to its Compass car-type SUV for 2007, but gives it more traditional Jeep styling and enhanced available off-road capability. Patriot has squarer styling than the Compass on which it's based, but is virtually identical in size. Sport and uplevel Limited trims are available. Both seat five, have a rear liftgate, and come with split folding rear seats. A 172-hp 4-cyl is standard. It mates with either a 5-speed manual transmission or a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT). A 158-hp 4-cyl is available as a credit option for the 2WD Sport and comes only with the CVT. Patriot is available with front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive without low-range gearing. Optional is an off-road-oriented AWD system that includes low-range gearing and hill descent control. Both of Patriot's AWD systems feature a console switch to lock in a 50/50 front/rear power split below 10 mph. Standard are curtain side airbags, antilock 4-wheel disc brakes, and traction/antiskid control with rollover sensors. Available features include fold down tailgate speakers, a navigation system, leather upholstery, a fold-flat front passenger seatback, and heated front seats. This evaluation is based on preview test drives.
Competition
Consumer Guide® Automotive places each vehicle into one of 18 classes based on size, price, and market position. Among utility vehicles, Compact SUVs are typically the least costly and offer the best fuel economy. Most utilize a car-type chassis and are not designed for heavy-duty, off-road use. Nearly all are five-passenger vehicles.
Our Best Buys include the Honda CR-V and Suzuki Grand Vitara. Our Recommended picks are the Hyundai Tucson, Kia Sportage, and Toyota RAV4.
New or significantly redesigned models include the Acura RDX, Honda CR-V, Jeep Compass, Jeep Patriot, Jeep Wrangler, and Mitsubishi Outlander.
Our Best Buys include the Honda CR-V and Suzuki Grand Vitara. Our Recommended picks are the Hyundai Tucson, Kia Sportage, and Toyota RAV4.
New or significantly redesigned models include the Acura RDX, Honda CR-V, Jeep Compass, Jeep Patriot, Jeep Wrangler, and Mitsubishi Outlander.
News
Patriot has just arrived, so it shouldn't see much change for a year or two. As with compatriot Compass, the engine bay has insufficient space for a V6, which might well prove to be a sales handicap.
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2007 Jeep Patriot Road Test
| Pros | Cons |
| Available off-road capability | Acceleration |
| Cargo room | Cabin materials |
Consumer Guide® Road Test Ratings
Acceleration
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.
| 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
No opportunity to measure. Similar Jeep Compasses averaged 22.4-24.4 mpg. Patriot uses regular-grade fuel.
| 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
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.
| 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
Accurate, natural feeling steering. Good composure at highway speed. Moderate body lean in corners. Brakes have reassuring pedal feel.
| 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
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.
| 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
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.
| 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)
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.
| 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)
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.
| 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
Cargo area enhanced by available flat-folding front passenger seat. Rear seats fold completely flat. Decent interior storage, though door map pockets are tiny.
| 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
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.
| 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 |
Scores for all Compact Sport-utility Vehicles
| Low Score | 36 | |
| Average Score | 53 | |
| High Score | 60 |
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2007 Jeep Patriot Prices & Equipment
Model Prices
Prices Updated: 04/18/2007
| Trim Name | Retail Price | Dealer Invoice | Destination Charge |
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| 2WD Sport 4-door wagon | $14,425 | $13,607 | $560 |
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| AWD Sport 4-door wagon | $16,175 | $15,199 | $560 |
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| 2WD Limited 4-door wagon | $19,680 | $18,389 | $560 |
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| AWD Limited 4-door wagon | $21,430 | $19,981 | $560 |
Pricing Key: Retail prices listed with each report are set by the vehicle's
manufacturer. These figures appear on each car's federally mandated window sticker.
Most price lists also include dealer-invoice prices. Dealer-invoice prices are
what the dealer pays the manufacturer for the car and its factory-installed options.
The destination charge is not included in the suggested-retail or dealer-invoice price
and must be added to the cost of the vehicle. Car companies change prices frequently
throughout the year. If the prices published do not match those on the vehicle's
window sticker, the manufacturer has probably altered the price recently.
NA = price note available, NC = no charge.
Rebates and Incentives
There are no rebates or incentives at this time.
Consumer Guide®'s Rebates and Incentives represent a summary of national
manufacturer programs available. Regional restrictions may apply, and offerings
may vary by model. For a complete list of Rebate & Incentive programs click here.
Standard Equipment
Sport
Powertrain
2.4-liter 4-cylinder engine, 5-speed manual transmission, traction control.
Safety
Dual front airbags, curtain side airbags, antilock 4-wheel disc brakes, brake assist, antiskid system w/rollover sensors.
Comfort and Convenience Features
Power steering, tilt steering wheel, vinyl upholstery, front bucket seats, center console, cupholders, split folding rear seat, AM/FM/CD player, digital clock, tachometer, outside-temperature indicator, variable-intermittent wipers, visor mirrors, rear defogger, rear wiper/washer.
Appearance and Miscellaneous
Theft-deterrent system, roof rails, 205/70R16 tires, AWD adds: all-wheel drive, locking center differential.
Limited adds to Sport:
Safety
Daytime running lights.
Comfort and Convenience Features
Air conditioning, leather-wrapped steering wheel w/radio controls, cruise control, leather upholstery, heated front seats, driver-seat height and lumbar adjustment, fold-flat passenger seat, power mirrors, power windows, power door locks, remote keyless entry, map lights, cargo cover.
Appearance and Miscellaneous
Rear privacy glass, fog lights, roof rack, 215/60R17 tires, alloy wheels, AWD adds: all-wheel drive, locking center differential.
Optional Equipment
Major Packages |
Retail Price |
Invoice Price |
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Quick Order Pkg. 24/25/26E
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Sport
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$2,605
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$2,597
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Air conditioning, height-adjustable driver seat, fold-flat passenger seat, reclining rear seat, power mirrors, power windows, power door locks, remote keyless entry, map lights, removable/rechargeable light, auxiliary power outlet, passenger assist handles, rear privacy glass. Std. Limited.
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Power Equipment Group
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Sport
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$995
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$915
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Power mirrors, power windows, power door locks, remote keyless entry. Requires air conditioning.
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Popular Equipment Group
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Sport
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$830
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$764
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Tire-pressure monitor, daytime running lights, universal garage door opener, automatic day/night rearview mirror, compass, vehicle information center, ash tray, lighter, cargo cover, roof rack, alarm. Requires Quick Order Pkg. 24/25/26E.
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Driver's Convenience Group
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Limited
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$515
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$474
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Tire-pressure monitor, universal garage door opener, automatic day/night rearview mirror, compass, vehicle information center, ash tray, lighter.
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Freedom Drive II Off Road Group
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AWD Sport
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$800
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$736
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AWD Sport w/Pkg. 24/25/26E
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$725
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$667
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AWD Limited
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$605
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$557
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2-speed transfer case, off-road crawl ratio, hill descent control, interior air filter, height-adjustable driver seat (Sport), fog lights (Sport), tow hooks, skid plates, raised suspension, full-size spare tire. Requires continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT). Sport requires alloy wheels. Limited requires 215/65R17 all-terrain white-letter tires.
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Premium Wheel Group
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Sport
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$385
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$354
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Leather-wrapped steering wheel w/radio controls, cruise control.
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Boston Acoustics Sound Group
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Limited, Sport
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$495
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$455
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Boston Acoustics sound system, tailgate speakers.
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Trailer Tow Prep
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Limited, Sport
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$130
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$120
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Engine-oil cooler, trailer harness. Requires continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT). Sport requires Quick Order Pkg. 24/25/26E. NA w/2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine.
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Powertrain |
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2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine
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2WD Sport (credit)
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$-200
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$-184
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Requires continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT).
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Continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT)
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Limited, Sport
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$1,050
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$966
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Safety |
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Front side airbags
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Limited, Sport
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$250
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$230
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Comfort and Convenience Features |
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Navigation system
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Limited
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$1,395
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$1,283
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Includes 6-disc CD changer.
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Air conditioning
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Sport
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$850
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$782
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Power sunroof
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Limited
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$800
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$736
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AM/FM radio w/in-dash 6-disc CD/MP3 changer
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Limited, Sport
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$320
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$294
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Satellite radio
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Limited, Sport
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$195
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$179
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Sport requires Quick Order Pkg. 24/25/26E.
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UConnect
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Limited
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$275
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$253
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Requires Driver's Convenience Group.
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Heated front seats
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Sport
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$250
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$230
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Requires Quick Order Pkg. 24/25/26E, cloth upholstery.
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Cloth upholstery
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Sport
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$250
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$230
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Cruise control
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Sport
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$250
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$230
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Smokers Group
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Sport
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$30
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$28
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Ash tray, lighter.
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Floormats
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Limited
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$30
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$28
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Rubber floormats
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Sport
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$30
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$28
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Appearance and Miscellaneous |
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Fog lights
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Sport
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$120
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$110
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Requires Quick Order Pkg. 24/25/26D. AWD requires rear privacy glass.
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Rear privacy glass
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Sport
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$350
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$322
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Special paint
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Limited, Sport
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$150
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$138
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Premium paint
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Limited, Sport
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$225
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$207
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Engine-block heater
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Limited, Sport
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$35
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$32
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Full-size spare tire
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Limited, Sport
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$120
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$110
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215/65R17 all-terrain white-letter tires
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Limited
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$140
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$129
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Alloy wheels
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Sport
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$590
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$543
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Includes 215/65R17 tires.
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2007 Jeep Patriot Specs & Safety
Vehicle Dimensions
| Specification | Jeep Patriot 4-door wagon |
| Wheelbase, in. | 103.7 |
| Overall Length, in. | 173.6 |
| Overall Width, in. | 69.1 |
| Overall Height, in. | 64.4 |
| Curb Weight, lbs. | 3251 |
| Cargo Volume, cu. ft. | 54.2 |
| Standard Payload, lbs. | -- |
| Fuel Capacity, gals. | 13.5 |
| Seating Capacity | 5 |
| Front Head Room, in. | 41.0 |
| Max. Front Leg Room, in. | 40.6 |
| Rear Head Room, in. | 39.3 |
| Max. Rear Leg Room, in. | 39.4 |
Specifications Key: NA = not available; "--" = measurement does not exist.
Engines
| dohc I4 | dohc I4 | |
| Size, liters/cu. in. | 2.0 /122 | 2.4 /144 |
| Horsepower @ rpm. | 158 @ 6400 | 172 @ 6000 |
| Torque (lb-ft) @ rpm. | 141 @ 5000 | 165 @ 4400 |
| Availability | Optional | Standard |
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EPA City / highway mpg
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| 5-speed manual | --/-- | 25/29 |
| CVT automatic | 26/30 | 23/26 |
Engine Key: l/cu in. = liters/cubic inches; ohv = overhead valve; ohc = overhead camshaft;
dohc = dual overhead camshaft; I = inline cylinders; H = horizonally opposed cylinders;
V = cylinders in a V configuration; W = cylinders in a W configuration; rpm = revolutions
per minute; CVT = continuously variable (automatic) transmission; NA = not available; "--"
= measurement does not exist.
Safety Features
 Antilock Brakes Traction Control Antiskid System |
Front Side Airbags Curtain Side Airbags Rear Side Airbags |
NHTSA Crash-Test Results
| Test | Jeep Patriot 4-door wagon |
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) tests a vehicle's
worthiness in front- and side-impact collisions and rates its resistance to
rollovers. Front-impact crash-test numbers indicate the chance of serious injury:
5 = 10% or less; 4 = 10-20%; 3 = 20-35%; 2 = 35-45%; 1 = More than 45%. Side-impact
crash-test numbers indicate: 5 = 5% or less; 4 = 6-10%; 3 = 11-20%; 2 = 21-25%;
1 = More than 26%. Rollover resistance numbers indicate the chance for rollover
when the vehicle leaves the roadway: 5 = Less than 10%; 4 = 10-20%; 3 = 20-30%;
2 = 30-40%; 1 = More than 40%.
Manufacturer's Warranty
| Class | Years/Miles | Comments |
| Powertrain | None/-- | -- |
| Bumper-to-bumper | 3/36,000 | -- |
| Corrosion | None/-- | -- |
| Free roadside assistance | 3/36,000 | -- |
| Free scheduled maintenance | None/-- | -- |
Manufacturers may periodically offer additional coverage as a purchase incentive.
There offers are not reflected on this chart. The federal government requires two
other warranties. The Exhaust Emission Warranty covers corrosion-related parts for
2 years/24,000 miles, plus 8 years/80,000 miles on the catalytic converter and any
on-board diagnostic device. The Passenger Restraint Warranty covers seat belts
and airbags for 5 years/50,000 miles.
Built in:
USA
Drivewheels:
front-wheel drive, all-wheel drive
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