In addition to the Off-Road Package, our 4WD tester also benefits from the North All-Season Group (heated seats, 17-inch alloys, leather-wrapped wheel, remote starter) and SIRIUS satellite radio, for a grand total of $27,665 before tax, freight and delivery charges.
In our opinion, that’s a little steep for a Patriot, because for that sum you could pretty much choose among many other compact SUVs or crossovers with all-wheel drive, and the little Jeep loses its price advantage. We say skip the off-road group (unless you really want or need it), skip four-wheel drive (unless you really want or need it) and settle for a North Edition with the automatic, which will cost $22,695.
The Jeep Patriot is an affordable little SUV that is cheap to own and operate, but it’s small and is a little rough around the edges. In such a crowded segment, and with Mitsubishi’s new pint-sized RVR as a serious rival, customers must play their cards right. The Patriot is very likable, and current owners seem pretty satisfied with theirs. Just don’t go nuts with options and packages.
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| Current Patriot owners seem pretty satisfied so far. (Photo: Matthieu Lambert/Auto123.com) |
In our opinion, that’s a little steep for a Patriot, because for that sum you could pretty much choose among many other compact SUVs or crossovers with all-wheel drive, and the little Jeep loses its price advantage. We say skip the off-road group (unless you really want or need it), skip four-wheel drive (unless you really want or need it) and settle for a North Edition with the automatic, which will cost $22,695.
The Jeep Patriot is an affordable little SUV that is cheap to own and operate, but it’s small and is a little rough around the edges. In such a crowded segment, and with Mitsubishi’s new pint-sized RVR as a serious rival, customers must play their cards right. The Patriot is very likable, and current owners seem pretty satisfied with theirs. Just don’t go nuts with options and packages.
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