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2010 Jeep Patriot ReviewBy KBB.com Editors What's new Favorite FeaturesBased on the same platform, the 2010 Jeep Patriot and Compass have similar measurements, similar price ranges and offer almost identical sets of comfort and convenience features. Well, the Compass is intended as an asphalt-tuned ride for city slickers, while the Patriot adheres more closely to traditional Jeep principles. Indeed, the Patriot's more rugged suspension and powertrain options deliver enough off-road performance for it to earn Jeep's "Trail Rated" badges. Especially compared to the vehicles with which the higher-priced Patriot models compete, the Jeep falls short in overall interior refinement. What's New for 2010New features for 2010 include the availability of a 5-speed manual transmission with the 2.0-liter engine, as well as remote start and automatic climate control. Driving the PatriotDriving ImpressionsWith the increased off-road capability engineered into it, we might have expected the Patriot's highway ride to be rougher than those of its Compass and Dodge Caliber relatives. turns out, the Patriot might be the most comfortable cruiser of the three. The compromise seems to have been made in the cornering department; wisely, where we wouldn't expect or require much from a Jeep anyway. As with all such devices, the unique behavior of the Patriot's two available continuously variable transmissions can take some getting used to. Favorite FeaturesFreedom Drive II (Trail Rated) Off Road Package "Trail Rated" Patriot models include a Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT2) with low range and 19:1 crawl ratio, skid plates, tow hooks, hill descent control, heavy-duty cooling system, nine-inch ground clearance and 19-inch water fording capability. Liftgate Speakers As part of the 458-watt Boston Acoustics premium audio system, the Patriot's rearmost speakers flip down from the open liftgate to project outward. It's not an unattractive environment in which to spend a commute, but it's among the least interesting interiors in the category. Some of the standard and optional features that count as bright spots include comfortable seats, a fold-flat front passenger's seat, 115-volt power outlet, auxiliary audio input, outward-projecting rear speakers and a removable and washable vinyl cargo floor. ExteriorWhereas the Compass's styling trends toward the softer side of Jeep design, the 2010 Jeep Patriot's decidedly squarer lines and boxier stance evoke the purpose-built style of the now-defunct Cherokee and, to a lesser degree, its Grand Cherokee successor. Limited models are distinguished by bright inserts front and rear, bright roof rails, fog lamps, body-color side moldings and 17-inch aluminum wheels. Optional EquipmentThe 2009 Jeep Patriot's optional equipment list includes. Anti-lock Brakes✔ Tachometer✔ AM/FM✔ Climate Control✔ Remote Start✔ Air Conditioning✔ Aluminum Wheels
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