2012 Jeep Patriot Summary

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2012 Jeep Patriot

Starting MSRP $15,995–$25,330

MPG City: 20 – 23 Highway: 23 – 29

Available Engines

158-hp, 2.0-liter I-4 (regular gas)
172-hp, 2.4-liter I-4 (regular gas)

Transmissions

2-speed CVT w/OD
5-speed manual w/OD

Average Consumer Rating

(4.2) 17 consumer reviews

Side-by-Side Comparison l Build & Price

Expert Snapshot

New or Notable

•	Choice of two four-cylinder engines
•	Front- or four-wheel drive
•	Trail-Rated off-road model available
•	Manual or automatic transmission
•	Optional flip-down liftgate speakers

What We Like

•	Inexpensive base model
•	Off- or on-road performance option

What We Don't

•	Anemic power

Sharing a platform with the Jeep Compass and Dodge Caliber, the Patriot is supposed to be the most rugged of the three. It seats five people. To give its macho looks some teeth, the Patriot is available with two four-wheel-drive systems. The more capable of the two gets Jeep's Trail-Rated designation, meaning it can meet certain off-road standards for traction, water fording, ground clearance and more. Patriot competitors include the Ford Escape, Honda CR-V and Subaru Forester.

6 Available Patriot Trims

Select a trim name below for detailed specifications

Standard Equipment & Options

	Engine	MPG	MSRP	Invoice
Sport 4dr Front-wheel Drive See Specs \| Price with Options	4 cyl	23/29	$15,995	$15,805
Sport 4dr 4x4 See Specs \| Price with Options	4 cyl	22/28	$17,745	$17,450
Latitude 4dr Front-wheel Drive See Specs \| Price with Options	4 cyl	23/29	$19,745	$19,132
Latitude 4dr 4x4 See Specs \| Price with Options	4 cyl	22/28	$22,780	$21,956
Limited 4dr Front-wheel Drive See Specs \| Price with Options	4 cyl	23/28	$23,560	$22,681
Limited 4dr 4x4 See Specs \| Price with Options	4 cyl	22/28	$25,330	$24,327
Destination charge: $925 Compare Select up to four trims to compare