Jeep Patriot 2006–2017
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| Manufacturer | Jeep (Chrysler) |
| Also called | Jeep Liberty (in Russia) |
| Production | 2006–2016 |
| Model years | 2007–2017 |
| Assembly | United States: Belvidere, Illinois, (Belvidere Assembly) |
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| Class | Compact Crossover SUV |
| Body style | 4-door SUV |
| Layout | Transverse front-engine, front-wheel drive / all-wheel drive |
| Platform | Chrysler PM/MK platform |
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| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 103.7 in (2,635 mm) |
| Length | 173.6 in (4,409 mm) |
| Width | 69.1 in (1,755 mm) |
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| Successor | Jeep Compass (2017) Jeep Cherokee (KL) (Russia) |
The Jeep Patriot (MK) is a front-engine five-door compact crossover SUV manufactured and marketed by Jeep, having debuted with the Jeep Compass in April 2006 at the New York Auto Show for model year 2007.
Both cars, as well as Dodge Caliber share the GS platform, differentiated by their styling and marketing, with the Patriot exclusively offering a four-wheel drive system, marketed as Freedom Drive II.
The Patriot is manufactured at Chrysler's Belvidere, Illinois assembly plant alongside the Compass.
Design
In the U.S. the Patriot uses either the 2.0 L or 2.4 L World gasoline I4 engine. Both front-wheel drive and four-wheel drive are available. The Patriot features two four-wheel drive systems both of which are electronically controlled. The basic four-wheel drive system is called Freedom Drive I. This system is a full-time front-wheel-drive based 4WD/AWD system that is front-wheel-drive when it has traction, but can automatically put up to 20-30% power to the rear wheels, or can be locked in 50-50 below a certain speed. The other system, called Freedom Drive II, is based on Freedom Drive I, but by using the vehicle's CVT transmission it is capable of a 19:1 gear reduction simulating a low range usually found in vehicles with dedicated transfer cases. The 2.4 L GEMA I4 is an option for the 4X2 model Patriot.
For Europe and Australia, a 2.0 L (1968 cc; 120 cid; 140ps) Volkswagen-manufactured diesel engine is fitted along with a 6-speed manual gearbox. All EU cars are fitted as standard with four wheel drive and a version of the Freedom Drive System that tuned differently from the U.S. versions, but with similar capability to FDII with brake traction control and three switchable electronic stability control and traction control settings for on or off-road use.
The Patriot won 2007 Green 4x4 Award and the 2008 4x4 of the Year in the UK.
The Patriot uses a continuously variable transmission equipped with a four wheel drive system, marketed as Freedom Drive II, capable of holding the lowest ratio the CVT can reach, in lieu of a traditional two-speed transfer case. The Patriot carries Jeep's "Trail Rated" badging.
| Model | Engine | Power | Torque | Transmission |
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| Sport | 2.4 L World I4 | 172 hp (128 kW) | 165 lb·ft (224 N·m) | 5-speed manual |
| Limited | CVT |
Models
The Patriot is offered in three basic models with several additional options available:
Sport:
-Manual Roll-Up Windows and Manual Door Locks
-Vinyl-Wrapped Steering Wheel and Dual-Note Horn
-Cruise Control
-Anti-Theft Ignition
-Vinyl (Later Cloth) Seating Surfaces
-Manual Front Bucket Seats
-Folding Rear Bench Seat
-Heater and Fan Blower
-2.0L I4 Engine (4X2) or 2.4L I4 Engine (4X4)
-5-Speed Manual Transmission
-Tinted Windows
-16" All-Season Tires
-16" Styled Steel Wheels
-A/M-F/M Stereo w/ Single-Disc CD Player (Later CD-MP3 Player) and Four Speakers
Latitude:
-Power Windows w/ One-Touch Driver's Auto Down Feature and Power Door Locks
-SIRIUS-XM Satellite Radio (optional accessory)
-Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel
-Keyless Entry w/ Panic Feature and Security System
-Cloth Seating Surfaces
-Air Conditioning w/ Manual Control
-17" All-Season Tires
-17" Alloy Wheels
Limited:
-Cloth (Later Leather) Seating Surfaces
-Power Front Driver's Seat
-Power Sunroof
-U Connect Hands-Free Bluetooth Telephone System
Electric version
At the 2009 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, the Jeep Patriot was added to Chrysler's ENVI lineup. As with the previously announced Jeep Wrangler EV, the Jeep Patriot EV is an extended-range electric vehicle (EREV, also called a plug-in hybrid vehicle), capable of traveling 40 mi (64 km) solely on battery power and up to 400 mi (644 km) on a single tank of gas.
However, Chrysler's new partner Fiat SpA disbanded the ENVI division in November 2009, and removed the three ENVI models from its 5-year plan for Chrysler. There have been no announced plans to continue with the electric version.
2011 facelift
The Patriot received minor interior and exterior upgrades for 2011. Three trims are offered in the US: Sport, Latitude, and Limited (which replaces the earlier Latitude X). In Canada, North Edition replaced the Latitude trim with slightly different equipment.
In the EU, four trims are offered: Sport, Sport Plus, Limited, and an Overland version. In the EU market, the 2.0 L Volkswagen PD Diesel Engine was replaced by a 2.2 L Mercedes-Benz Twin-Cam Common Rail Diesel engine delivering 163 hp (122 kW).
For 2011, a 70th Anniversary Edition model was offered to commemorate the Jeep history. It was based on the Sport model with special olive or beige interior colors, unique alloy wheels, a nine-speaker Boston Acoustics premium sound system with subwoofer and fold-down lift gate speakers, Sirius XM Radio, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, leather seats, heated front seats, and other features. This model was available from May to October 2011.
For 2012 only, an Altitude Edition model, based on the Sport model, was offered. It featured a black leather upholstery, special black-finished alloy wheels, a nine-speaker sound system, Sirius XM Radio, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, heated front seats, and black-painted exterior accents. This model started production in May 2012, and was only available for a few months.
For the 2013 model year, a Freedom Edition model, based on the Sport model, was offered to commemorate Jeep's commitment to the U.S. Army and military, as well to commemorate all of the soldiers who have served. It has a special star hood decal, power leather seats, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, Sirius XM Radio, and dark-finished alloy wheels. This model features Commando Green Metallic exterior paint that is not available on other 2013 Jeep Patriots.
The Jeep Patriot underwent many changes in trims or models for the 2014 model year; however, 2014 was the first model year that Freedom Drive 1 Patriots came with a Hyundai 6-speed automatic transmission instead of the CVT.
Discontinuation
2016 will be the last year for the Patriot, which will be discontinued production-wise in early December (with the remainder of the fleet marketed as "2017" and sold until stock depletion). Starting 2017, both Patriot and Compass are slated to be replaced by the 2nd generation Compass, which will be unveiled at the LA Auto Show in late November 2016. The new model would go on sale as early as Spring 2017.
Safety
Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS)
| Moderate overlap frontal offset | Good |
| Small overlap frontal offset | Poor |
| Side impact | Good* |
| Roof strength | Good |
*2007-2013 models with additional optional side airbags. Models without additional optional side air bags were rated Marginal.
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Sales
| Calendar Year | United States | Canada | Other | Total |
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| 2007 | 40,434 | 9,629 | ||
| 2008 | 55,654 | 13,836 | ||
| 2009 | 31,432 | 7,998 | ||
| 2010 | 38,620 | 10,753 | ||
| 2011 | 54,647 | 8,421 | ||
| 2012 | 62,110 | 6,667 | ||
| 2013 | 75,797 | 5,372 | 22,408 | 103,577 |
| 2014 | 93,462 | 5,959 | 22,966 | 122,387 |
| 2015 | 118,464 | 9,372 | 15,167 | 143,003 |