Driving Impressions
Chrysler's 2.4-liter four-cylinder provides just enough vim to keep the scenery passing, but lead-footed drivers will probably be disappointed. The five-speed manual transmission shifts smoothly. The continuously variable transmission takes a few moments to reach its powerband, but it delivers adequate performance once there. High-speed stability is good.
Interior materials are sub-par, and the climate controls aren't particularly intuitive. Front seats offer ample cushion support, but some of the manual adjustments take considerable effort.
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Towing
It may be offroadable, but the Patriot has the same shortcoming of most
front-drive-based platforms: Its maximum towing capacity is a mere 2,000 pounds
when equipped with the Trailer Tow package, ...
Electrical Power Outlet
Your vehicle is equipped with a fused 12 Volt (13 Amp)
power outlet. This power outlet is located on the instrument
panel, below the climate controls. It has power
available when the ignition sw ...
Parkview Rear Back Up Camera — If Equipped
Your vehicle may be equipped with the ParkView Rear
Back Up Camera that allows you to see an on-screen
image of the rear surroundings of your vehicle whenever
the shift lever is put into REVERSE ...