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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Engine Block Heater — If Equipped
The engine block heater warms the engine, and permits quicker starts in cold
weather. Connect the cord to a standard 110-115 Volt AC electrical outlet with a
grounded, three-wire extension cord.
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Radial-Ply Tires
WARNING!
Combining radial ply tires with other types of tires on your vehicle will cause
your vehicle to handle poorly. The instability could cause a collision. Always use
radial tires in sets of ...
Uconnect™ Phone — If Equipped
Uconnectâ„¢ Phone is a voice-activated, hands-free, invehicle communications system.
Uconnectâ„¢ Phone allows you to dial a phone number with your mobile phone using simple
voice commands (e.g., â ...