2007 Jeep Patriot
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Well, I'd take one over the Liberty, which just looks too much like a girls rig any way.
Did someone call the Patriot "hardcore?" LOL
Did someone call the Patriot "hardcore?" LOL
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Expanding the Lineup
Jeep Patriot is the gateway to the Jeep brand globally, priced less than Jeep Compass, Jeep Wrangler and Jeep Liberty. The newest Jeep vehicle on the market is available in Jeep Patriot Sport and Jeep Patriot Limited models. Both are available in the United States with a 4x2 front-wheel drive system, a Freedom Drive I 4x4 system and a Freedom Drive II Off-road Package.
The Jeep Patriot Sport has a starting U.S. MSRP of $14,985. The U.S. MSRP for the Jeep Patriot Sport with the available Freedom Drive I 4x4 system is $16,735. The U.S. MSRP for the Jeep Patriot Sport equipped with the available Freedom Drive II Off-road Package is $19,175. All prices include $560 destination.
The Jeep Patriot Limited 4x2 model has a starting U.S. MSRP of $19,985. A Jeep Patriot Limited with the Freedom Drive I 4x4 system has a starting U.S. MSRP of $21,735. The Jeep Patriot Limited equipped with the Freedom Drive II Off-road Package has a starting U.S. MSRP of $23,530. All prices include $560 destination.
Jeep Patriot Sport
With a starting U.S. MSRP of $14,985, the Jeep Patriot Sport is a 4x2 model that includes a standard 172-horsepower 2.4-liter World Engine coupled with a five-speed manual transaxle. Other standard equipment includes side-curtain air bags, Electronic Stability Program (ESP), Brake Traction Control, Electronic Roll Mitigation, anti-lock four-wheel disc brakes, Sentry Key
Jeep Patriot is the gateway to the Jeep brand globally, priced less than Jeep Compass, Jeep Wrangler and Jeep Liberty. The newest Jeep vehicle on the market is available in Jeep Patriot Sport and Jeep Patriot Limited models. Both are available in the United States with a 4x2 front-wheel drive system, a Freedom Drive I 4x4 system and a Freedom Drive II Off-road Package.
The Jeep Patriot Sport has a starting U.S. MSRP of $14,985. The U.S. MSRP for the Jeep Patriot Sport with the available Freedom Drive I 4x4 system is $16,735. The U.S. MSRP for the Jeep Patriot Sport equipped with the available Freedom Drive II Off-road Package is $19,175. All prices include $560 destination.
The Jeep Patriot Limited 4x2 model has a starting U.S. MSRP of $19,985. A Jeep Patriot Limited with the Freedom Drive I 4x4 system has a starting U.S. MSRP of $21,735. The Jeep Patriot Limited equipped with the Freedom Drive II Off-road Package has a starting U.S. MSRP of $23,530. All prices include $560 destination.
Jeep Patriot Sport
With a starting U.S. MSRP of $14,985, the Jeep Patriot Sport is a 4x2 model that includes a standard 172-horsepower 2.4-liter World Engine coupled with a five-speed manual transaxle. Other standard equipment includes side-curtain air bags, Electronic Stability Program (ESP), Brake Traction Control, Electronic Roll Mitigation, anti-lock four-wheel disc brakes, Sentry Key
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Robotics
At the core of the new manufacturing process is a body shop comprised of robots instead of the dedicated tooling that was previously used. Belvidere is Chrysler Group's first assembly plant to use a body shop comprised entirely of robotics. Only the robots' end effectors, or "hands," need to change in order to build the different models. That tool change is done automatically, within the time it takes to cycle from one vehicle to the next. In addition, the Belvidere plant is flexible enough to vary the production mix between three products anywhere from 0 to 100 percent of each model. A fourth model can also be piloted, or test-built, at the same time, helping reduce the time needed to make new-model changeovers. The new body shop and other upgrades are part of a $419 million total Belvidere investment announced in 2005.
Many changes are taking place within the Chrysler Group manufacturing process to accommodate the multiple models. For example, new ways to make the required amount of stamping dies are saving the company up to 60 percent on the cost of dies.
Material Flow
New methods of material flow are being implemented to manage the complexity of three models being built on one assembly line. The inbound parts sequencing center manages more than 1,799 different parts that are used in the Jeep Compass, Dodge Caliber and Jeep Patriot build process. In addition to sequencing, this center provides parts metering, kitting and container management to the Belvidere Assembly Plant and delivers complete subassemblies just-in-time to the manufacturing floor.
A tunnel connects the 500,000 square-foot sequencing center to the Belvidere Assembly Plant. This facility, operated by TDS/US
At the core of the new manufacturing process is a body shop comprised of robots instead of the dedicated tooling that was previously used. Belvidere is Chrysler Group's first assembly plant to use a body shop comprised entirely of robotics. Only the robots' end effectors, or "hands," need to change in order to build the different models. That tool change is done automatically, within the time it takes to cycle from one vehicle to the next. In addition, the Belvidere plant is flexible enough to vary the production mix between three products anywhere from 0 to 100 percent of each model. A fourth model can also be piloted, or test-built, at the same time, helping reduce the time needed to make new-model changeovers. The new body shop and other upgrades are part of a $419 million total Belvidere investment announced in 2005.
Many changes are taking place within the Chrysler Group manufacturing process to accommodate the multiple models. For example, new ways to make the required amount of stamping dies are saving the company up to 60 percent on the cost of dies.
Material Flow
New methods of material flow are being implemented to manage the complexity of three models being built on one assembly line. The inbound parts sequencing center manages more than 1,799 different parts that are used in the Jeep Compass, Dodge Caliber and Jeep Patriot build process. In addition to sequencing, this center provides parts metering, kitting and container management to the Belvidere Assembly Plant and delivers complete subassemblies just-in-time to the manufacturing floor.
A tunnel connects the 500,000 square-foot sequencing center to the Belvidere Assembly Plant. This facility, operated by TDS/US
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First Drive and Off-roading with Patriot: http://rockcrawler.com/reviews/jeep/patriot_2007/first_drive/index.asp
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In contrast to above review, this review is not as glowing: http://www.canadiandriver.com/articles/pw/07patriot.htm
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Off-road test of Patriot: http://www.expeditionswest.com/equipment/reviews/patriot/index.htm
Conclusion:
The Patriot is without question the best OHV performer in it's class and also has great highway performance and 30mpg economy. I am not suggesting that the Patriot is a replacement for a Rubicon Unlimited or Toyota Tacoma on the trail, or a Toyota Land Cruiser for a Round The World Expedition, but it will provide a great ride, value, economy and rugged track performance for the buyer. I would not hesitate to take the Patriot on the White Rim Road, or El Camino Del Diablo, loaded full of gear. This segment is about providing value, and for the first time, there is an option that also provides performance on the trail.
Conclusion:
The Patriot is without question the best OHV performer in it's class and also has great highway performance and 30mpg economy. I am not suggesting that the Patriot is a replacement for a Rubicon Unlimited or Toyota Tacoma on the trail, or a Toyota Land Cruiser for a Round The World Expedition, but it will provide a great ride, value, economy and rugged track performance for the buyer. I would not hesitate to take the Patriot on the White Rim Road, or El Camino Del Diablo, loaded full of gear. This segment is about providing value, and for the first time, there is an option that also provides performance on the trail.
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