Comments on: Jeep Patriot: What Tree Huggers Drive to Get to the Trees http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/jeep-patriot-what-tree-huggers-drive-to-get-to-the-trees/ The Truth About Cars is dedicated to providing candid, unbiased automobile reviews and the latest in auto industry news. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 05:56:56 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: Frank Williams http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/jeep-patriot-what-tree-huggers-drive-to-get-to-the-trees/comment-page-1/#comment-90339 Frank Williams Mon, 03 Dec 2007 16:36:09 +0000 http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/news-blog/jeep-patriot-what-tree-huggers-drive-to-get-to-the-trees/#comment-90339 The Compass and Patriot are both based on the Caliber platform. The Compass is supposed to appeal to women and urban buyers while the Patriot is supposed to appeal to those who want something that's a bit more macho-looking but don't want a hard-core SUV. The Compass and Patriot are both based on the Caliber platform. The Compass is supposed to appeal to women and urban buyers while the Patriot is supposed to appeal to those who want something that's a bit more macho-looking but don't want a hard-core SUV.

]]> By: ChrisG http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/jeep-patriot-what-tree-huggers-drive-to-get-to-the-trees/comment-page-1/#comment-90307 ChrisG Mon, 03 Dec 2007 15:37:13 +0000 http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/news-blog/jeep-patriot-what-tree-huggers-drive-to-get-to-the-trees/#comment-90307 I thought the Compass was based on the Dodge Caliber? Are they both? What is the "raison d'existence" for both "Trucks" if they're on the same craptastic platform? I thought the Compass was based on the Dodge Caliber? Are they both? What is the “raison d’existence” for both “Trucks” if they’re on the same craptastic platform?

]]> By: Alfamike http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/jeep-patriot-what-tree-huggers-drive-to-get-to-the-trees/comment-page-1/#comment-90043 Alfamike Sat, 01 Dec 2007 05:43:15 +0000 http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/news-blog/jeep-patriot-what-tree-huggers-drive-to-get-to-the-trees/#comment-90043 Part of the appeal and the reason no doubt the CRD diesel version won the award, is the far superior fuel economy. They also accelerate faster, in my subjective opinion. They do put out more soot exhaust into the air, which I would imagine is one of the fundamental reasons they're not offered here. Part of the appeal and the reason no doubt the CRD diesel version won the award, is the far superior fuel economy. They also accelerate faster, in my subjective opinion. They do put out more soot exhaust into the air, which I would imagine is one of the fundamental reasons they’re not offered here.

]]> By: Blunozer http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/jeep-patriot-what-tree-huggers-drive-to-get-to-the-trees/comment-page-1/#comment-90021 Blunozer Sat, 01 Dec 2007 02:36:52 +0000 http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/news-blog/jeep-patriot-what-tree-huggers-drive-to-get-to-the-trees/#comment-90021 My wife just bought one. We both love it. In Canada, a Patriot goes for at least $5000 less than a similar CRV or RAV4... Or even the unloved Equinox or Escape. They are even in more demand than the 4-door Wrangler! Us Canucks like our compact SUVs. The Patriot isn't the best, but it is competitive and the price is very nice. The vehicle itself is surprisingly roomy, even with a sunroof. The interior is basic plastic, but the seats are very good. The 5-speed is light-years ahead of the CVT. I dare say the Patriot looks more like a Jeep than the new Liberty. Patriots with the "trail rated" badge are much worse for fuel economy than the standard models thanks to extra-low gearing and a higher ride height. My wife just bought one. We both love it.

In Canada, a Patriot goes for at least $5000 less than a similar CRV or RAV4… Or even the unloved Equinox or Escape. They are even in more demand than the 4-door Wrangler!

Us Canucks like our compact SUVs. The Patriot isn’t the best, but it is competitive and the price is very nice.

The vehicle itself is surprisingly roomy, even with a sunroof. The interior is basic plastic, but the seats are very good. The 5-speed is light-years ahead of the CVT. I dare say the Patriot looks more like a Jeep than the new Liberty.

Patriots with the “trail rated” badge are much worse for fuel economy than the standard models thanks to extra-low gearing and a higher ride height.

]]> By: esager http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/jeep-patriot-what-tree-huggers-drive-to-get-to-the-trees/comment-page-1/#comment-89992 esager Fri, 30 Nov 2007 22:07:58 +0000 http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/news-blog/jeep-patriot-what-tree-huggers-drive-to-get-to-the-trees/#comment-89992 Well that is an interesting tidbit. I have thought that the Patriot with a modern CRD engine would be a real differentiator for Jeep (and Chrysler) and could make this a true contender in the segment. I know the diesel regs are changing / have changed but if they would modify the engine (a-la VW) to meet these challenging, but not impossible emissions standards, then well, I might just sign up. The Patriot is a well designed, styled and functional little vehicle. Just wish it got better fuel mileage - course I can say that about most vehicles these days. Thanks and here's hoping... E Well that is an interesting tidbit. I have thought that the Patriot with a modern CRD engine would be a real differentiator for Jeep (and Chrysler) and could make this a true contender in the segment. I know the diesel regs are changing / have changed but if they would modify the engine (a-la VW) to meet these challenging, but not impossible emissions standards, then well, I might just sign up.

The Patriot is a well designed, styled and functional little vehicle. Just wish it got better fuel mileage – course I can say that about most vehicles these days.

Thanks and here’s hoping…

E

]]> By: windswords http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/jeep-patriot-what-tree-huggers-drive-to-get-to-the-trees/comment-page-1/#comment-89975 windswords Fri, 30 Nov 2007 21:15:48 +0000 http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/news-blog/jeep-patriot-what-tree-huggers-drive-to-get-to-the-trees/#comment-89975 "Last night a television ad in sourthern California from Chrysler indicated there are now $7,200.00 factory rebates on 2007 Dodge Ram trucks. I don’t think I have every seen such a large rebate offer" The all-new Ram is ready to come out. They are clearing the decks of the old models. “Last night a television ad in sourthern California from Chrysler indicated there are now $7,200.00 factory rebates on 2007 Dodge Ram trucks. I don’t think I have every seen such a large rebate offer”

The all-new Ram is ready to come out. They are clearing the decks of the old models.

]]> By: tony-e30 http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/jeep-patriot-what-tree-huggers-drive-to-get-to-the-trees/comment-page-1/#comment-89934 tony-e30 Fri, 30 Nov 2007 19:10:38 +0000 http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/news-blog/jeep-patriot-what-tree-huggers-drive-to-get-to-the-trees/#comment-89934 Though I'm sure he meant something else entirely, I received a quite terrible comedy movie-based mental image when he talked about eating the American pie. Though I’m sure he meant something else entirely, I received a quite terrible comedy movie-based mental image when he talked about eating the American pie.

]]> By: Hank http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/jeep-patriot-what-tree-huggers-drive-to-get-to-the-trees/comment-page-1/#comment-89920 Hank Fri, 30 Nov 2007 18:44:17 +0000 http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/news-blog/jeep-patriot-what-tree-huggers-drive-to-get-to-the-trees/#comment-89920 Must be GB, or sarcasm. In May they sold over 5,000 in the US. Must be GB, or sarcasm. In May they sold over 5,000 in the US.

]]> By: hltguy http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/jeep-patriot-what-tree-huggers-drive-to-get-to-the-trees/comment-page-1/#comment-89919 hltguy Fri, 30 Nov 2007 18:41:48 +0000 http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/news-blog/jeep-patriot-what-tree-huggers-drive-to-get-to-the-trees/#comment-89919 They have sole 800 of them? Wow that sucks. Last night a television ad in sourthern California from Chrysler indicated there are now $7,200.00 factory rebates on 2007 Dodge Ram trucks. I don't think I have every seen such a large rebate offer They have sole 800 of them? Wow that sucks.
Last night a television ad in sourthern California from Chrysler indicated there are now $7,200.00 factory rebates on 2007 Dodge Ram trucks. I don’t think I have every seen such a large rebate offer

]]> By: Frank Williams http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/jeep-patriot-what-tree-huggers-drive-to-get-to-the-trees/comment-page-1/#comment-89918 Frank Williams Fri, 30 Nov 2007 18:35:59 +0000 http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/news-blog/jeep-patriot-what-tree-huggers-drive-to-get-to-the-trees/#comment-89918 Great Britain. That's the location for the source of the news story and the magazine that gave the award. Great Britain. That's the location for the source of the news story and the magazine that gave the award.

]]> By: NICKNICK http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/jeep-patriot-what-tree-huggers-drive-to-get-to-the-trees/comment-page-1/#comment-89912 NICKNICK Fri, 30 Nov 2007 18:20:02 +0000 http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/news-blog/jeep-patriot-what-tree-huggers-drive-to-get-to-the-trees/#comment-89912 sold 800 where? in the US? seriously? sold 800 where? in the US? seriously?

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