Jeep Patriot is a five-seat compact vehicle in the SUV category. For the 2016 model year, there are five trim-lines to choose from with two different gas engines that produce from 158 to 172 horsepower. EPA-estimated annual regular gasoline expense is $2,300 to $2,700, which over the course of five years will cost you $3,000 in extra fuel spending. It has a 4-stars overall crash safety rating by NHTSA.
2016 Patriot has a relatively long wheelbase ( 103.7 in) on a narrower body structure compared to vehicles of similar length and class. It is relatively heavier with curb weight of 3136 - 3331 lbs.
2016 Patriot seats five adults. It has class-leading first-row passenger room on only one measurement - head - and larger than average room for first-row passengers on shoulders and hips. When it comes to second-row passenger room, Patriot ia a class-leader on only three measurements - legs, hips, and head - and has a larger than average room for second-row passengers on shoulders. Cargo volume behind second-row seats is larger than average among its peers with 23 cu. ft.
Trim | 2016 Patriot Sport | 2016 Patriot Sport SE | 2016 Patriot 75th Anniversary | 2016 Patriot Latitude | 2016 Patriot High Altitude Edition |
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Starging MSRP | $17,695 | $18,490 | $19,080 | $22,295 | $23,340 |
Engine | 2.0L Inline-4 | 2.0L Inline-4 | 2.4L Inline-4 | 2.0L Inline-4 | 2.0L Inline-4 |
HP | 158 hp | 158 hp | 172 hp | 158 hp | 158 hp |
Drivetrain | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
City | 23 MPG | 22 MPG | 21 MPG | 23 MPG | 23 MPG |
Highway | 30 MPG | 26 MPG | 27 MPG | 30 MPG | 30 MPG |
Combined | 25 MPG | 24 MPG | 23 MPG | 25 MPG | 25 MPG |
Annual Fuel Cost | $2,300 | $2,400 | $2,500 | $2,300 | $2,300 |
2016 Patriot SUV comes in five trim levels, with an average price that is $2,519 less compared to its rivals. With a heavier body, and on average more powerful engine, Patriot
2016 Patriot SUV has a 4-star NHTSA overall crash safety rating, like all of its peers. However, when it comes to particular tests, it has a higher than average rating only for Side and Pole crash tests. Customers have filed three hundred and seventy complaints, which is more than the average for its rivals. There is also one recall issued by Jeep, which by itself is a relatively high number.