Jeep Patriot

[MountainBiker]

Thanks for the review Scott!

The Patriot sounds like it does everything I would like my modified Subaru Forester to do, even though the Jeep has just a touch less ground clearance. It was really encouraging to hear that the Jeep could go up a ledge even with two wheels off the ground! This is the real weak point of the Forester with it's open front diff, and essentially open rear diff (nearly useless rear Viscous LSD).

I will definitely have to take a look at the Patriot when we are ready to retire the Forester!

 

[Scott Brady]

Here is the Patriot from SEMA:

I think this vehicle would make for a great concept.

 

[calamaridog]

That picture is awesome. Kind of a sheep in wolfs clothing.

We may have to trade the Liberty in for a Patriot! Can't let the wife see that pic

How is the driver position leg room and seating position? The Liberty is a bit snug for larger drivers (but fits me great).

 

[Scott Brady]

I never felt cramped, even in the back seat. Some do not like the interior, but I prefer the simple layout. The seats (on the Trail Rated) also move UP with a handle to provide better trail vision. The rear storage area is very utility oriented with no carpet.

 

[toyrunner95]

WHY? WHY?WHY?WHY? Why do they keep making things with independant suspension, now if it had 4.10s and dana 44s with factory lockers, now thats a vehicle. put that body on the ruby frame and ill buy one.

 

[Scott Brady]

.. now if it had 4.10s and dana 44s with factory lockers, now thats a vehicle.

That is available

The point of the Patriot is economy (purchase price and MPG) and high speed road and rally"esq" performance. Yet, you can still take them on a trail if required.

 

[flyingwil]

The point of the Patriot is economy (purchase price and MPG) and high speed road and rally"esq" performance. Yet, you can still take them on a trail if required.

Do you have one hiding in your garage?

 

[jeffryscott]

That is available

Of more interest, when is one of these going to be parked in the garage? That is too sexy ...

 

[toyrunner95]

i still think they should come out with a rubicon package for all ther jeeps. espically the grand cherokee. my parents just bought one and its fun.

 

[Scott Brady]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gTYMFvcZQbw :ylsmoke:

 

[calamaridog]

WHY? WHY?WHY?WHY? Why do they keep making things with independant suspension, now if it had 4.10s and dana 44s with factory lockers, now thats a vehicle. put that body on the ruby frame and ill buy one.

Ultimately, they are in the business of trying to make a profit and sell many units in order to do so. They make one model to keep people like you happy and other models for the other 95% of the buyers.

 

[ZooJunkie]

That's a great vehicle. Scott, do you know which platform the Patriot is based on?

 

[Scott Brady]

MK, unit. body: Compass, Caliber, Patriot

 

[Pskhaat]

Hmmm, wonder where that was filmed? That driver was absolutely amazing too!

 

[Ryanmb21]

those things are killer! :Wow1:

do they really get 30 mpg??