Jeep Patriot

Interior:

The interiors of the car are designed to show a rich amalgamation of comfort and technology which adds to the convenience of the occupants. The driver's cabin is poured in with features like the ergonomically designed control panel and well-lit and precise infotainment system, which contains a treasure of useful information for the driver. The driver also enjoys the pleasurable driving experience added to his cart with the leather-wrapped 3-spoke multifunctional steering wheel, the Uconnect system with navigation and the chromed gear lever. You will also enjoy the luxurious comfort gifted to you by the well-padded leather trimmed seats, 9-speaker Boston Acoustic Premium Sound system and the efficient air conditioning. The car also presents you with a capaciously spaced cargo volume of 652 litres.

Exterior:

The exterior designers have given the car a robust manly look maintaining the classic jeep type styling. The SUV is designed to serve as a proper adventure vehicle with a masculine front look displayed by the wide and robust front bumper design integrated with the fog lamps, body-color signature seven-slot grille design, two-piece front fascia and the traditional round halogen headlights. The commanding sporty trait of the car is evident by the new exclusive trapezoidal wheel arches, the body side cladding, the large ground clearance, 17-inch painted aluminium wheels and the plane sporty rear design. The dimensions of this compact SUV stand out to be 4408 mm x 1812 mm x 1651 mm. (L x W x H)

Engine, mileage and variants:

The compact SUV is powered by a well-cultivated 2.4L DOHC (Double Overhead Camshaft) engine with VVT (Variable Valve Timing), which pumps up the vehicle with a maximum power output of 172hp at 6000 rpm coupled with a maximum torque of 224 Nm at 4400 rpm. This refined power plant is mated to a CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission) which in co-ordination with the engine gives the car an ability to attain a speed of 100 km/hr from a stand-still in just 9.7 seconds. The engine also ensures you a fuel economy of 11.05 kmpl, which is fairly decent.

Safety, braking and miscellaneous:

The comfortable SUV encloses its occupants in a fully-functional envelop of dependable safety features. The car encases some advanced safety features like the stability assist consisting of Electronic Stability Control, Hill Start Assist and Traction Control, precise braking controls include Brake Assist, Anti-lock Braking System and Electronic Brake-force Distribution and other basic additions like the Electronic Roll Mitigation, front and side curtain airbags, speed-sensitive power locks and key-less entry feature. The desirable retardation produced in the car is a product of the efficient braking system consisting of four-wheel disc brakes.

Verdict:

The compact SUV with its efficient performance, dynamic off-road capabilities and comfortable and spacious interiors serves as a good value for price car. The car will surely please you unless you don't miss it for its 'not so impressive' exteriors.