Review: 2010 Jeep Patriot deserves a second look Autoblog
Autoblog reviews the 2010 Jeep Patriot. One reason we will not review automobiles here is we suspect car companies would be unwilling to send you test vehicles if your honest with the crappy cars. On average many people rate the Patriot at about a 6, not really a dream scenario when buying a new car. I feel Autoblog did the usual good job of polishing a turd the best they could. Here is the close on their review:
"When we first analyzed the Patriot on paper, we couldn't wrap our heads around why Jeep would build a vehicle almost identical in size to the Liberty, but minus the off-roading capability. But after a week's worth of plebeian runs and inspired flogging, there is one big reason anyone would buy the Liberty at a $5,000 premium. The engine. While the Patriot is more comfortable, almost as roomy and has 90 percent of the capability of its more rugged sibling, its uninspired powertrain remains its Achilles' heel. Outfitted past $30k, the Patriot is certainly a tough pill to swallow, but its increased fuel economy, improved road manners and off-road ability give it a reason for being. It might've been born under a bad sign, but in its second life the Patriot is worth a second look."
Source: Review: 2010 Jeep Patriot deserves a second look Autoblog
"When we first analyzed the Patriot on paper, we couldn't wrap our heads around why Jeep would build a vehicle almost identical in size to the Liberty, but minus the off-roading capability. But after a week's worth of plebeian runs and inspired flogging, there is one big reason anyone would buy the Liberty at a $5,000 premium. The engine. While the Patriot is more comfortable, almost as roomy and has 90 percent of the capability of its more rugged sibling, its uninspired powertrain remains its Achilles' heel. Outfitted past $30k, the Patriot is certainly a tough pill to swallow, but its increased fuel economy, improved road manners and off-road ability give it a reason for being. It might've been born under a bad sign, but in its second life the Patriot is worth a second look."
Source: Review: 2010 Jeep Patriot deserves a second look Autoblog
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