New Jeep Patriot...what do you think?

[seanynanay]

I am thinking of trading in my 2005 Tahoe to get a Jeep Patriot or Ford Escape...way better MPG and still an SUV. Does anyone out there have one yet, or have anything good or bad to say about these two options?

[sakotgrimes]

Neither one is an SUV, they are just SUV shaped minivans. Funny how Jeep calls their 2.4 engine a "world engine" when it is very far from it.

On the other hand, the wussy 4 banger FWD versions of both will get decent gas milage (compared to other new cars)

[lakeguy2302]

The Patriot looks pretty cool. I checked one out at my local Chrysler/Dodge/Jeep dealer at it seems to be a pretty nce vehicle. Definitley better than a Ford Escape. Ford escapes have too high of a rollover risk. They have had numerous "tip-ups" in the fast lane change tests by the NHTSA .

Ford Escapes are too narrow and cramped inside. Plus I am sure the Jeep is more durable than the Ford.

[Shannon G]

I have one on order. I can't wait. They are in demand and in some areas hard to come by cause of the demand. I will say I've heard a lot of great things about them. There a few things that annoy owners but they are small things.
Go to http://www.jeeppatriot.com and check out the forum. There is a lot of great information several owners and soon to be owners like me there.

[profesional auto transporter]

You might check out the '07 Cherokee w/the 3.0 Mercedes diesel in it. conservative estimates rate it @ 24 mpg hwy and you get more power from your fuel with a diesel. I wouldn't be surprised to see close to 30 mpg with good driving habits.
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