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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Vehicle Identification Number
The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is found on the left front corner of
the instrument panel pad, visible from outside of the vehicle through the windshield.
This number also appears underbod ...
Installing The LATCH-Compatible Child Restraint System
We urge you to carefully follow the directions of the manufacturer when installing
your child restraint. Not all child restraint systems will be installed as described
here.
Again, carefully foll ...
Under the Hood
All Compasses are powered by a 172-horsepower, 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine
equipped with variable valve timing for adequate pull at all engine speeds. It
powers the front wheels through a five- ...