Other compact SUVs with a 4-cylinder engine and a reasonable level of equipment include:
Ford Escape XLT I4 4WD, $27,499
Honda CR-V LX 4WD, $29,790
Jeep Compass North 4WD, $22,995
Kia Sportage LX Convenience, $25,895
Mazda Tribute GX-I4 AWD, $26,245
Mitsubishi Outlander ES 4WD, $26,998
Nissan Rogue S AWD, $26,598
Subaru Forester 2.5X, $25,795
Suzuki Grand Vitara JA, $25,995
Toyota RAV4, $26,500
It's not hard to see that besides its Compass twin, the Patriot undercuts all other SUVs by several thousands of dollars. The SUV that comes closest to the little Jeep in terms of price is the Hyundai Tucson L, which starts at $21,195.
Conclusion
The Jeep Patriot isn't the most refined compact SUV, and isn't the most spacious either. Chrysler still has some work to do in order to make it feel like a more solid product. But the price is right, and a Patriot is so affordable that it can even steal sales from compact cars.
With good looks and a low price, don't be surprised to see so many Patriots on the road today. And with a more convincing first impression, this Jeep should retain its popularity for quite a while.
photo:Philippe Champoux, Matthieu Lambert
Ford Escape XLT I4 4WD, $27,499
Honda CR-V LX 4WD, $29,790
Jeep Compass North 4WD, $22,995
Kia Sportage LX Convenience, $25,895
Mazda Tribute GX-I4 AWD, $26,245
Mitsubishi Outlander ES 4WD, $26,998
Nissan Rogue S AWD, $26,598
Subaru Forester 2.5X, $25,795
Suzuki Grand Vitara JA, $25,995
Toyota RAV4, $26,500
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| The Jeep Patriot is the lowest-priced SUV you can buy, starting at $16,995; add $2,200 for a 4WD model. |
It's not hard to see that besides its Compass twin, the Patriot undercuts all other SUVs by several thousands of dollars. The SUV that comes closest to the little Jeep in terms of price is the Hyundai Tucson L, which starts at $21,195.
Conclusion
The Jeep Patriot isn't the most refined compact SUV, and isn't the most spacious either. Chrysler still has some work to do in order to make it feel like a more solid product. But the price is right, and a Patriot is so affordable that it can even steal sales from compact cars.
With good looks and a low price, don't be surprised to see so many Patriots on the road today. And with a more convincing first impression, this Jeep should retain its popularity for quite a while.
photo:Philippe Champoux, Matthieu Lambert
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