2007 Jeep Patriot review
As a car-based yet offroad-capable model, the Patriot, Jeep's newest SUV, is exactly what the brand and its buyers need, for three reasons. One: It's long overdue, because the heavy-duty Liberty and Wrangler weren't built to challenge light, unibody compacts, which got their start 10 years ago. Two: Its gas mileage estimates are impressively high, and that's an important characteristic for a company that only builds SUVs. Three: It's attractive enough to buyers — in more ways than one — to cast a long if somewhat boxy shadow over the Jeep Compass, a newer model that has found no fans among our staff, and few among people we've shown it to.
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Extreme Cold Weather (Below –20°F Or –29°C)
To ensure reliable starting at these temperatures, use of an externally-powered
electric engine block heater (available from your authorized dealer) is recommended. ...
Frequency Of Fluid Change
Under normal operating conditions, the fluid installed at the factory will give
satisfactory lubrication for the life of the vehicle. If the fluid becomes contaminated
with water, it should be cha ...
Safety
One thing I really missed in the Liberty was a backup camera; it comes with
an optional parking assist system, which includes a sonar-based warning system
with audio and visual alerts. For a small ...