Jeep Patriot (07 on) - Review

Review by Simon Harris on 10 July 2007

Last Updated: 13 February 2009

The Patriot is a softer Jeep, designed for owners who want the extra ability of a four-wheel drive, but don't need a large off roader. It's smaller and cheaper then the Cherokee with less rugged looks, but still comes with a practical and family-friendly cabin. The most popular engine is the 2.0-litre CRD - a diesel sourced from Volkswagen which although lacking in refinement, does offer good grunt. Unfortunately the interior of the Patriot is poor quality with cheap plastics and flimsy switches, while the finish is low rent too. Compared to normal family hatchbacks, it's not particularly cheap to run either.

3 out of 5

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Summary

New price range:

£16,030 - £23,020

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Used price range:

£4,937 - £18,871

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Practical, solid performance, well-equipped, VW-sourced diesel engine

Utilitarian appearance, poor quality interior, limited off road ability

Driving & Performance

Performance

3 out of 5
"Only two engines are available in the Patriot. The petrol choice is a 2.4-litre with 168bhp but..."
Handling

3 out of 5
"Thanks to a lower centre of gravity than traditional Jeep models, the Patriot handles fairly well..."

Comfort

Comfort

2.5 out of 5
"Despite its utilitarian appearance, the interior of the Patriot offers reasonable comfort to go with..."
Practicality

4 out of 5
"The Patriot is designed as a family-friendly vehicle and there are some useful touches including a..."
Equipment

4 out of 5
"The Patriot is well equipped, although considering the price tag when new, it's not unexpected. All..."
Behind the wheel

2 out of 5
"The interior of the Patriot is predominantly grey and drab with an uninspiring dashboard that has a..."

Costs

Running costs

3 out of 5
"Service intervals of just 9,000 miles mean the diesel-powered Patriot needs regular maintenance..."
Green credentials

2.5 out of 5
"The Patriot is actually fairly green for an off-roader and emits less CO2 on average than many..."

Safety & Reliability

Safety

3.5 out of 5
"The Patriot hasn't been crash tested by Euro NCAP but it comes with a good level of safety kit..."
Reliability

3.5 out of 5
"Reliability of the Patriot is expected to be good and all models are covered by Jeep’s..."

Buying & Selling

Buying new

2 out of 5
"Jeep says the Patriot is an alternative to everyday family hatchbacks, but prices start far higher..."
Buying used

2 out of 5
"The Patriot isn't a big seller new and a rare sight on the used car market. The diesels will cost..."
Selling

2 out of 5
"While the Jeep name is well known to buyers, the Patriot is a new badge and most people won't be..."