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2012 Jeep Patriot West Palm Beach

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The 2012 Jeep Patriot has had its available continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT) recalibrated for improved performance.  Two four-cylinder engines are offered The larger of the two, a 2.4-liter four-cylinder, makes 172 horsepower and 165 pound-feet of torque and comes standard with a manual transmission.  The smaller engine is 2.0 liters, makes 158 horsepower and 141 pound-feet of torque and also comes standard with the manual transmission.  The optional Continuously Variable Transaxle works well.  The 2012 Jeep Patriot is light and nimble on twisty roads and when maneuvering around town. Turn-in is sharp. The body is well isolated from the wheels meaning that you can't feel the tires hitting the expansion strips on the freeway. The independent suspension works well. During driving it delivers steadiness and comfort in every abusive situation.

Interior Features of the '12 Jeep Patriot 

A high seating position gives the Jeep Patriot driver a commanding view of the trail. The Patriot Sport's front seats have manual adjustment and come with cloth upholstery; the Latitude has heated cloth seats.  The cabin layout is functional and roomy. The dark dashboard and instrument layout is simple, and the gauges are a tidy white on black with glowing orange needles. The climate and sound system controls are easy to understand and operate.  The space between the seats includes a nook for change or cell phones, two fixed cupholders, and the parking brake lever. The center console is split for two levels of storage and is now padded.   Safety features on all Patriot models include dual front airbags, head-protecting curtain side airbags, ABS with electronic brakeforce distribution, traction control, electronic stability control with rollover mitigation, and active front head restraints. Torso-protecting front side impact airbags are an option. 

Exterior Features of the '12 Jeep Patriot

The Patriot has Jeep's favorite styling cues, namely round headlights and seven vertical openings for a grille, in a boxy shape with fairly upright windshield and hatch. Unlike jelly bean-shaped competitors, Patriot's box shape translates to a more spacious feeling inside because the roof doesn't curl in on you.  The standard wheels are 16-inch steel. Attractive 17-inch aluminum wheels are standard on Latitude and X models, and optional for the Sport. The Patriot looks much better with the aluminum wheel.

Driving Impressions of the '12 Jeep Patriot

The suspension works well in all conditions.  On paved country roads the Patriot feels light and nimble. The ride is steady over rough asphalt patches. The body feels well isolated and you can hit a bump with one wheel without your head being tossed.  Both AWD systems have a locking center differential that sends half the power to the rear wheels. They also havea brake lock differential that can shift the power from side to side on each axle, important in slippery terrain.  The Freedom II package includes Hill Descent Control that is automatically engaged when in Low range on steep downhill grades. It keeps the Jeep under 5 mph and under control, going down steep hills, even icy ones. You can take both feet off the pedals and it will do its thing. It's a great setup.

 Model Lineup

The 2012 Jeep Patriot comes with front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive and a choice of engines with manual and automatic transmissions.

Patriot Sport comes with cloth upholstery, carpeting, fog lamps, tinted glass, reclining front seats, 60/40-split folding rear seat, cruise control, smart-key engine immobilizer, and an AM/FM/CD/MP3/WMA four-speaker stereo. All-wheel drive versions also have the 2.4-liter engine and rear disc brakes. Options include front side airbags, 17-inch aluminum wheels, air conditioning, media center radio and the Power Value package with remote keyless entry, power windows/door locks/heated mirrors. An all-weather group adds tow hooks, block heater, floor mats, daytime running lights, aluminum wheels and P215/65R17 tires.

Patriot Latitude X gets the big engine and rear disc brakes, chrome trim, climate control, leather upholstery, power driver's seat, Sirius radio and a 6CD/DVD audio system. Options include upgrades to radio with Garmin navigation, Boston-Acoustics speakers, plus the Sun & Sound, Security & Convenience, and tow packages.

Optional on any Patriot are UConnect Phone with Bluetooth and/or Web service and a smoker's package. The Freedom II Off-Road group upgrades 4WD models with a bigger alternator, skid plates, electronic traction assists, tow hooks, floor mats, P215/65R17 tires and full-size spare; it requires the CVT2L automatic transmission.

Conclusions

The Jeep Patriot offers off-highway capability in a compact SUV with a capable four-cylinder engine that gets decent fuel economy. The suspension is stable and comfortable, and cargo capacity is useful because all the passenger seats can easily fold flat. The interior is roomy and the cabin is very quiet.  If you are in the market for a new car, this one should be on your recommendation list.  Click here to learn about the 2012 Jeep Patriot.

Come of the information in this review was obtained from newcartestdrive.com