Jeep
2010 Jeep Patriot Sport X All-Wheel Drive
What it Is: A small, five-passenger, all-wheel drive crossover utility vehicle.
Who it's For: Families on a tight budget who dig the Jeep look.
What's Hot: Neat looking Jeep styling, one of the lowest priced crossovers on the market.
What's Not: Cheap interior, too many features are optional.
Family Friendly Options: Seat-mounted airbags, upgraded audio system, navigation, Bluetooth, USB, iPod
How It Got Its Score: All-wheel drive Jeep Patriots come with a bigger engine and a more straightforward lineup. However, nearly everything is on the options list, and you have to move up to the more expensive Limited model even to get Bluetooth.
This looks like a Jeep, but many purists say that it's not because of its car-based roots. We don't really care about that so much, but if you're buying this four-wheel drive Jeep thinking you can go and bust trails, think again. This model comes with an all-wheel drive system designed for light-duty and wet roads, not for exploring the biggest rocks you can find. With a 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine the 2010 Jeep Patriot with all-wheel drive gets decent if not stellar fuel economy,, and its size puts it up against competitors like the Honda CR-V and Ford Escape, despite the fact that its interior volume very slightly nudges it into the midsize crossover category. Note that on the base Sport X virtually everything is optional, even air conditioning, which we've included in our pricing; you can save $895 if you skip it. The continuously variable automatic is also an option that costs $1,100 ($1,285 on Latitude models). However, if you're considering a Patriot you should probably just bump up to the Limited model anyhow so you can get navigation, Bluetooth, iPod integration and other options that aren't available in the Sport X or Latitude. Regardless, you'll have to put up with a lot of shortcomings, and after driving a fully loaded Patriot Limited for a week, we think you should skip the Patriot altogether.
Specifications
Price |
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| MSRP |
$18,860 |
| Destination |
$630 |
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Other Models (Base Price) |
Latitude AWD ($23,150)
Limited AWD ($26,280) |
Mechanical
Engine Size |
2.4 liters |
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Engine Type |
Inline-4 |
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Horsepower |
172 hp |
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Torque |
165 lb.-ft. |
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Fuel |
Regular Unleaded |
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Drivetrain |
All Wheel Drive |
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Transmission |
Continuously Variable |
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Optional Transmission |
5-Speed Manual |
Fuel Economy
EPA City |
21 mpg |
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EPA Highway |
24 mpg |
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EPA Combined |
22 mpg |
Utility
Vehicle Type |
Midsize SUV |
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Family Friendliness |
8.1 |
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Doors |
Five |
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Seat Rows |
Two |
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Passengers |
Five |
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LATCH Positions |
Two |
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Cargo Space |
23.0 cu. ft. |
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Max Cargo Space |
54.2 cu. ft. |
Safety
NHTSA Driver Front |
4 Stars |
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NHTSA Passenger Front |
5 Stars |
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NHTSA Driver Side |
5 Stars |
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NHTSA Rear Passenger Side |
5 Stars |
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NHTSA Rollover |
4 Stars |
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IIHS Front |
Good |
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IIHS Side |
Marginal |
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IIHS Rear |
Good |
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Stability Control |
Standard |
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Traction Control |
Standard |
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Brake Assist |
Standard |
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Side Airbags |
Curtain |
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Collision Avoidance |
Not Available |
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Active Cruise Control |
Not Available |
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