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By goobie2 on 01/06/13 13:07 PM (PST)
Vehicle
2011 Jeep Patriot SUV Sport 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
Review
I bought this car because it was the cheapest 4x4 with some off road capability on the market.
I was not expecting much from Chrysler/Jeep & really didn't want to buy anything from them.
I test drove it & was impressed so I bought it.
WOW!!!
Have I ever been surprised & pleased.
I had bought a Honda CRV & a Toyota RAV4 a year earlier & wish I had purchased two Patriots instead.
The Patriot has performed better than expected, well under all conditions & is a solid vehicle.
The only problem I have had was the transmission overheated, but I blame Jeep & the dealer for not notifying me about a needed update for the CVT.
Gas mileage is not great & it is geared low.
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By tezza76 on 01/03/13 17:24 PM (PST)
Vehicle
2011 Jeep Patriot SUV Latitude X 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
Review
Bought this brand new to replace my TL that died. Just had a kid so I decided to get an SUV, but on a limited budget since a new car wasn't planned. Not the smoothest ride (it is a jeep) & not a lot of power. Going uphill is a lot of work & the gas mileage is horrible (15mpg) I'm guessing because of design. Not aerodynamic at all. Cabin is very small. My sedan had more interior room. With a car seat in the back its a tight fit for other passengers when they can actually fit. Cargo area is small so transporting large items is out. Even with seats folded. Tried to move a playhouse & it wouldn't fit through rear opening. Loaded same playhouse into my brother in law's CR-V with ease
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By stud2boat on 12/06/12 17:44 PM (PST)
Vehicle
2011 Jeep Patriot SUV Latitude X 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
Review
What seemed to be a great purchase. Soon turned into quite a different thing!
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By 58charlie on 10/06/12 18:20 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
2011 Jeep Patriot SUV Latitude X 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
Review
I have just past the first year anniversary on my 2011 Patriot. At first I was simply in need of a new vehicle. Moving from a minivan to a jeep was difficult. I needed to get something smaller and affordable. The price was right. We used to own a Cherokee Sport 4X4 and I loved it. The Patriot is close in some respects so I went for it.
At first, I was not too impressed. but as time went by I really came to enjoy it. Going on vacation really made me realize how nice it is. It gets good gas mileage, especially on the highway. It handles great and I like the auto stick feature for both manual upshifting and downshifting. I will buy another one when the time comes.
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By johnred on 08/15/12 20:38 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
2011 Jeep Patriot SUV Latitude X 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
Review
Lattitude w/attitude. Have 22,000 on the odometer.
Biggest gripes are small.
Interior: Bigger door pockets as in my '02 Liberty would be great
Exterior: A swing gate hatch instead of the overhead one. Again, as in the Liberty. I miss having a separate rear widow that opens. Hood has prop rather than struts to hold it up.
Guess these result in lower cost.
Many, more pluses...Great pep in the four cyl and the constant variable trans is great but noticeable in sound. Very happpy w/the MPG of
approx 27 in mixed driving. My '02 Liberty six only 17!. This Jeep moves when I ask it! Passing power with ease. Four speaker sound is fine for the non-audiophile.
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By wrightonman on 08/07/12 14:13 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
2011 Jeep Patriot SUV Latitude X 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
Review
Due to a growing family, growing dog, growing gas prices, we needed an AFFORDABLE vehicle that was no frills and durable. Our 2004 Wrangler had to go :( The dealership gave me a 2011 "redesigned" Patriot as a loaner vehicle while the Wrangler was being serviced. I couldn't believe it, but I really like this thing! I was always a Jeep snob and dismissed the Patriot anytime someone mentioned the name, I was wrong. It suits our needs perfectly-Thanks Jeep!
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By lhlavenka on 07/05/12 17:05 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
2011 Jeep Patriot SUV Latitude X 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
Review
My wife's PT bit the dust & we ended up with a program 2011 Jeep Patriot.
Good car.
Handles well. and the fuel mileage is great.
Two adults and their stuff, we got a low of 28 MPG in the hills of north Arkansas to 32.9 in the flat lands of
Illinois and in Kansas.
That's with the air on.
The transmission takes getting used to but is not
a minus after you understand there are no real gears.
Want to merge, give the shifted a swat to drop down a bit and GO!
Remember it's just a 2.4 not a V8.
A great value . This is the the mild mannered 4WD, it's ditch rated not trail rated.
Plenty good enough.
This is north central Arkansas, hills' twisty roads and a lot of gravel.
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By chryslerfan12 on 03/03/12 09:06 AM (PST)
Vehicle
2011 Jeep Patriot SUV Latitude X 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
Review
Going from a v8 Durango to the Patriot, I was sure I was going to hate it. I'm very surprised, I love the Patriot! It hasn't let me down yet, it never fails to start even on the coldest mornings. It has made it up my steep driveway with ice and snow everytime. The CVT is so smooth, after you get used to it. We are averaging 28.5 MPG with it, which is saving us a fortune. I love the remote start! The 2.4 isn't a race winner but it is certainly adequate even on very steep inclines. So far we have had a Durango, Grand Cherokee, Liberty, Town and Country, and a Pacifica. We still have the Pacifica and the Patriot and both have been trouble free and reliable.
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By sonipsok1 on 11/11/11 14:22 PM (PST)
Vehicle
2011 Jeep Patriot SUV Sport 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
Review
My first Jeep Patriot was a 2007, 2.4L Sport.
I thought it was great compared to its replacement, a 2000 Jeep Cherokee.
After a few years, no longer impressed with its ride.
No problems anywhere else.
Once the redesign came out for 2011, I had to go see it.
The ride is so much better!
The 2007 is like riding in a truck where the 2011 is like driving in a car that handles well, quite, and great features!
I bought the Latitude with the 2.0L engine for 20K.
I have 21K miles on it now after 1 year, and I'm still impressed with the comfort and value and quality of this Jeep.
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By imatthew on 11/07/11 17:33 PM (PST)
Vehicle
2011 Jeep Patriot SUV Sport 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
Review
I have logged just over 1,000 miles on my Patriot, and I am in love with it. I am pleased with the fuel economy so far: First 4 fill-ups averaged 25.92, 27, 24.9, and 28.24 MPG (60/40 Hwy/cty).
Seats are comfortable, as is the driving position. I think it has fairly good acceleration for an SUV. There is a bad blind spot at the driver's side rear. You cannot see through the rear side window from the driver's seat. Its not a problem though, if you use your mirrors and check over your shoulder before you change lanes.
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