First released in 2007, the Jeep Patriot was designed to maintain Jeep’s signature rugged exterior and include many of the off-road capabilities we’ve all grown to love. Combine that with a reasonable price, and you’ve got the Patriot of 2017.
Continue reading to learn more about the Jeep Patriot’s specs, pros and cons, and additional features to help you decide whether or not the Patriot is right for you.
Vehicle Highlights
Vehicle Class
Compact SUV
MSRP
Starting at $18,040
MPG
Up to 23 city / 30 highway
Fuel Type
Unleaded Regular
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD
Horsepower
158-172 HP
Towing Capacity
1,000 lbs.
Engine Options
2.0-liter inline-4
2.4-liter inline-4
Trim Options
Sport, Latitude
Awards & Rankings
- Received a four star safety rating from NHTSA
Dimensions
- Wheelbase: 8 ft. 7.7 in.
- Ground clearance: 8.1 in.
- Height: 5 ft. 5.5 in.
- Length: 14 ft. 5.8 in.
- Width: 5 ft. 9.2 in.
- Cargo volume: 23-63.4 cu. ft.
- Curb weight: 4,435 lbs.
Features & Specs
Interior
- 4-way manual driver and passenger seat adjustments
- Rear ventilation ducts
- Split-folding rear seatback
- Heated mirrors
- Tachometer
- External temperature display
- Front and rear cup holders
- Power steering
- Tilt-adjustable steering wheel
- Electrochromatic inside rearview mirror
- Interior air filtration
- 12 months of satellite radio service
- 4 total speakers
- Auxiliary audio input with USB connectivity
- AM/FM stereo
- Hands-free phone connectivity
Exterior
- Privacy glass
- Rear defogger
- Roof rack
- Variable intermittent wipers
- Inside mounted spare tire
- Steel wheels
- All season tires
- Fixed liftgate window
- Rear liftgate door
Safety
- 2 front and 2 rear headrests
- Child seat anchors
- Dual front side-mounted airbags
- Front and rear head airbags
- Engine immobilizer
- Stability control
- Tire pressure monitoring
- Traction control
- 4-wheel ABS
- Emergency braking assist
- Rear center 3-point belt
- Rear integrated headrests
- Rear door child safety locks
Optional
- Rear back-up camera
- Air conditioning
- Engine block heater
- 6-speed automatic transmission
- Power windows
- Heated front seats
- 17 inch wheels
- Navigation system
- 6.5 inch touchscreen
- Leather interior
- Sunroof
- Rearview camera
Is the 2017 Jeep Patriot right for you?
Pros
- Off-road capable
- Available 4 wheel drive
- Easy clean cabin
- Low price tag
Cons
- Lacks modern safety upgrades
- Fewer entertainment options
- Low reliability
- Sluggish engine
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