The new edition of the Patriot is unmistakably a Jeep, but a completely new interior upgrades the compact SUV to clear.
The Jeep brand continues its way into new directions continue with the current model year of the compact Jeep Patriot. The new version of the SUV is still a modern interpretation of classic Jeep design.
The most obvious change is the completely restyled and significantly higher quality interior with a new cockpit, new center console, new door panels. The new dashboard is presented in a softer look. Chrome accents set highlights on the adjustable, now round air vents, the shift gate bezel, in the door panels and instruments. The compartment under the sliding armrest which also completely redesigned center console now has a split lid for more storage area.
Multimedia system with navigation function
The newly available for the Patriot GPS multimedia system with navigation and 30GB hard drive in addition delighted music lovers with an iPod interface. In the glove box connects a cable supplied with the iPod GPS multimedia system. All essential functions of the iPod can now be comfortably operated via the touch screen of the multimedia system.
A resistant carpet replaces the vinyl flooring in the luggage compartment. To make the Patriot quieter and quiet but got the engine compartment and the bottom plates of the body more sound insulation components. In addition, tuning improvements ensure the exhaust system for more smoothness and quietness in the interior.
"The Jeep Patriot offers customers still an exceptional value for money - with high optical, haptic and acoustic sophistication," says Radek Jelinek, Managing Director of Chrysler Germany GmbH "The new interior and the noise reduction measures to bring the highly economical SUV a big step further and make the entry into the world of the legendary Jeep brand as attractive as ever, "said Jelinek.
The Patriot is on a wheelbase of 2,635 mm and a track width of 1,520 millimeters. The positioning of the wheel well to the outside in the corners of the body optimizes the angle of approach and driving stability, handling and ride comfort. Stuck in the wheel arches standard 17-inch alloy wheels.
Performance, economy and refinement
The Patriot is available in Germany in the Sport and Limited versions, and with the engine 2.4-liter petrol or 2.0-liter diesel available - at a starting price of 25,290.00 Euro for the Jeep Patriot Sport 2.4.
The 2.4-liter gasoline engine delivers 125 kW (170 hp) and a torque of 220 Nm. Per 100 Kilomter it consumes 8.4 liters (combined cycle). The gasoline engine is connected to a manual five-speed transmission, the Limited is a stepless CVT automatic transmission.
The 2.0-liter turbo diesel with high-pressure direct injection, variable geometry turbocharger and four valves per cylinder 103 kW (140 hp) and a maximum torque of 310 NM. As standard, the diesel engine is combined with a particulate filter and a 6-speed manual transmission. 100 kilometers of the consumption is (combined cycle) at 6.6 liters.
The third drive version offers the Jeep Patriot Eco + with a bivalent drive. The vehicle moves so well with conventional gasoline or LPG. The system with innovative, reliable LPi LPG injection technology comes from the leader in LPG installations Vialle.
The all wheel drive "Freedom Drive I" of Jeep Patriot Sport and limeted are year-round all collateral. There is a permanent, active four-wheel drive system with manually lockable torque distribution. It has an electronically controlled locking feature, which transmits the torque distribution of 50 percent on both axles.
Unlike other on-demand all-wheel drive systems that use pumps or viscous fluids, the system of the Jeep Patriot required for its activation is no slippage at the front or rear wheels. The electronic system anticipates the need for additional torque and transmit it even before the spinning of the wheels on the rear axle. For the sake of fuel efficiency will turn to the all-wheel drive only when it is actually needed. For slow off-road or on slippery surfaces the Patriot has a manually lockable torque distribution.
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