The Jeeps Of 2007 - Patriot
Another 2007 release of Jeep is the Patriot, a midsize SUV. Unlike every other Jeep before it, the Patriot is not a hardcore off-road machine. Base Patriots are front wheel drive, have no low range gearing and are built for the street. Freedom Drive I, the all wheel drive, is optional, and works like most compact SUVs by engaging the rear wheels when the front tires slip. Powered by a 2.4 liter four cylinder engine, the Patriot has 172 horsepower and 165 pound feet of torque. You can opt for the standard five speed manual transmission or the Continuously Variable Transmission, CVT, which claims to get 6-8% better mileage than a traditional four speed automatic.
Of course, a Jeep is not complete without off-road capabilities. To match up to this prerequisite, the Patriot is also offered with the Freedom Drive II Off Road Package, for buyers who intend to do some serious off-roading. It includes the standard all wheel drive with a continuously variable transaxle that gives the Patriot on-demand low range gearing. The package also includes Hill Descent Control, 17 inch wheels and tires, skid plates, tow hooks and off-road antilock brakes. Patriots with the off road package also sit 1 inch higher than the standard model. The interior of the Patriot is loaded with practical gear. It has standard size airbags, a 60/40 split rear bench seat that folds flat and a vinyl floor in the cargo area.
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