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Jeep Patriot combines the packaging and interior flexibility of an SUV with the performance, handling, fuel economy and price of a compact car. Many standard safety features, such as all-row side-curtain air bags and electronic stability control (ESC), add to Jeep Patriot’s tremendous value. The 2012 Jeep Patriot is packed with standard features that provide value and convenience for drivers and passengers. Standard features include electronic stability control, electronic roll mitigation, hill start assist, anti-lock disc brakes, illuminated cup holders, sunscreen glass, fog lamps, removable/rechargeable flash light, outside temperature display, rear fold-flat 60/40 folding seat, rear window defrost and wiper, tilt steering column, cruise control and sliding visors with mirror. The Jeep Freedom Drive II Off-Road Package is an available four-wheel-drive system that delivers Jeep Trail Rated capability in Patriot form. The Freedom Drive II Off-Road Package includes a second-generation continuously variable transaxle with low range (CVT2L) that engages when the off-road mode is activated, 19:1 crawl ratio, 17-inch all-terrain tires and aluminum wheels, a full-size spare tire, skid plates, tow hooks, fog lamps and manual seat height adjuster. The available Freedom Drive II Off-Road Package is recommended for moderate off-road situations that include steep grades, occasional wheel lift and rock or log climbing.
The 2012 Jeep Patriot also features a standard five-speed manual transaxle on the entry-level Patriot Sport model and a CVT that is available on the Patriot Sport model and standard on the Latitude and Limited models. The Patriot’s CVT2 is a second-generation CVT that Chrysler Group engineers calibrated for pleasing engine response and precise ratio control. CVT2 contributes to a fuel economy improvement of 6–8 percent compared with a traditional four-speed automatic. The 2012 Jeep Patriot CVT2 also improves vehicle performance compared with a traditional automatic transaxle because of optimized gear ratios, especially in the 30–60 mph range during passing maneuvers. Jeep Patriot offers three available models: Patriot Sport, Latitude and Limited. All are available with front-wheel drive, the Jeep Freedom Drive I full-time, active 4x4 system or the Freedom Drive II Off-Road Package full-time, active 4x4 system with low-range capability. The 2012 Jeep Patriot Sport model is powered by the 2.0-liter I-4 World Gas Engine (producing 158 horsepower (117 kW) and 141 lb.-ft. (191 N•m) of torque) mated to a five-speed manual transmission. Standard features include: electronic stability control, electronic roll mitigation, Hill-start Assist, advanced, multi-stage front and passenger air bags, anti-lock front disc and rear drum brakes, audio jack, fog lamps, illuminated cup holders, removable/rechargeable flashlight, floor mats, outside temperature display, fold-flat 60/40 folding rear seat, rear seat heat ducts, rear window defrost and wiper, front sliding visors with mirror, tilt steering column, cruise control, deep tint glass and roof side rails. Jeep Patriot Latitude model offers the standard features of the Sport model, as well as the following standard features: air conditioning, power windows, power door locks, power heated exterior mirrors, illuminated keyless entry, 17-inch aluminum wheels, remote start, front heated cloth seats, rear 60/40 seat recline, driver seat height adjuster, fold-flat front passenger seat, 115-volt power inverter, body color exterior door handles and lift gate brow and leather-wrapped steering wheel with audio and speed controls.
In addition to the standard features offered on the Latitude model, the 2012 Jeep Patriot Limited includes: 2.4-liter I-4 World Gas Engine producing 172 horsepower (129 kW) and 165 lb.-ft. (224 N•m) of torque, leather seats, four-wheel anti-lock disc brakes, driver’s seat manual lumbar adjust, leather-wrapped parking brake handle, six-way power driver’s seat, Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC), AM/FM/six-disc CD/DVD/MP3/HDD radio, SIRIUS Satellite Radio, automatic temperature control, bright exhaust tip and bright accents on the front and rear fascias.
Available options include: Jeep Freedom Drive I and Freedom Drive II
four-wheel drive systems, 2.4-liter I-4 World Gas Engine producing 172
horsepower (129 kW) and 165 lb.-ft. (224 N•m) of torque, power sunroof,
Uconnect hands-free Bluetooth compatible phone with iPod connectivity,
driver and passenger front seat mounted air bags, premium nine speaker audio
system with liftgate speakers and navigation with SIRIUS Travel Link.
Built at the Belvidere
Assembly Plant in Belvidere, Ill. The Manufacturer's Suggested Retail
Prices: Jeep Patriot Sport 4x4 $17,745.00, Latitude 4x4 $22,780.0 and
Limited 4x4 $25,330.00. The EPA fuel economy estimates 23 mpg city and 29
mpg highway.
Emilio
J. Lezcano
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