2012 Jeep Patriot

Basic Specs

Base Price TBA
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive
Curb Weight (lbs) 3111
City (MPG) 23
Hwy (MPG) 29
Horsepower 158@6400
Torque (lb-ft) 141@5000
Wheelbase 103.7
Length (in.) 173.8
Width (in.) 69.2
Height (in.) 65.5

After a few years on the market, Jeep has revised the latest Patriot with changes including a revised front fascia, some interior revisions and, Jeep says, a more refined driving experience.

Jeep says that many of the biggest changes are skin deep, but the automaker’s small car-based SUV gains a more aggressive front fascia with newly standard front fog lamps, a body-colored grille, 17-inch alloy wheels and some revisions to its rear end. The available 4x4 model also sits an inch higher than before, although Jeep hasn’t specified if the model's increased ride height significantly changes its off road ability.

Inside, Jeep further refined the Patriot’s still relatively fresh interior. Although the Patriot gained a new dashboard and center console just a couple years ago, the latest model adds new soft-surface door panels, a new center armrest, a three-spoke steering wheel from the Grand Cherokee, revised upholstery and increased standard equipment. Cruise control and back-lit door switches are newly standard, while the Latitude X model gains automatic climate control.

The Jeep also receives a r-etuned suspension with higher spring and damping rates, added rebound springs and a thicker rear swaybar for the new year.

Despite its car-based platform, Jeep says that the Patriot can ford 19 inches of water and tow 2,000 lbs. The single-speed transfer case on 4x4 models continues to feature on-the-fly locking to split power 50/50 between the front and rear wheels for added traction.

Patriot 4x4 features a standard 2.4-liter World Engine that produces 172-horsepower and 165 lb-ft of torque. This 2.4-liter World Engine has dual variable valve timing (VVT) on both intake and exhaust camshafts, which helps optimize the torque curve at all speeds and produces more power, better fuel economy and smoother, quieter operation than engines without dual VVT.

Jeep Patriot 's 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine paired with a five-speed manual transaxle in 4x4 configuration delivers 22 miles per gallon (mpg) in the city and 28 mpg on the highway.

Standard on the current Jeep Patriot Sport two-wheel-drive model is a 2.0-liter World Engine that provides 158 horsepower and 141 lb-ft of torque, coupled with the continuously variable transmission (CVT2), and delivers 23 mpg in the city and 29 mpg on the highway.

Three models will be offered for the new generation: The base Sport, mid-level Latitude and range-topping Latitude X. All are built in Belvidere, Illinois.

Key Competitors
Rivals to the Patriot include the similarly boxy (but more fuel efficient) GMC Terrain , the capable Subaru Forester and the stylish Kia Sportage .

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    • General
    • Body Style: SUV
    • Size: Midsize
    • Market Segment: Standard
    • Weight: 3111 lbs
    • Exterior
    • Length: 173.8 in.
    • Width: 69.2 in.
    • Height: 65.5 in.
    • Wheelbase: 103.7 in.
    • Ground Clearance: 8.1 in.
    • Front Track: 59.8 in.
    • Rear Track: 59.8 in.
    • Weight Distribution: 58/42
    • Drag Coefficient: TBD
    • Interior - General
    • Seats: 5
    • Passenger Volume: 104.4 cu. ft.
    • Cargo Volume: 23.0 cu. ft.
    • Cargo Volume (Seats Folded): 53.5 cu. ft.
    • Interior - Front Row
    • Volume: TBD
    • Leg Room: 40.6 in.
    • Head Room: 41.0 in.
    • Shoulder Room: 54.5 in.
    • Hip Room: 52.3 in.
    • Interior - Second Row
    • Volume: TBD
    • Leg Room: 39.4 in.
    • Head Room: 39.9 in.
    • Shoulder Room: 54.0 in.
    • Hip Room: 51.0 in.
    • Propulsion
    • Fuel Type: Gas
    • Engine Type: 2.0L I4
    • Power: 158 hp @ 6400 rpm
    • Torque: 141 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm
    • Transmission: 5-Speed Manual
    • Highway Fuel Economy: 29 mpg
    • City Fuel Economy: 23 mpg
    • Forced Induction: None
    • Direct Injection: No
    • Chassis
    • Layout: Front Wheel Drive
    • Front Suspension: Strut-Type
    • Rear Suspension: Multi-Link
    • Wheels
    • Front: 16" Steel
    • Front Tires: P205/70R16
    • Rear: 16" Steel
    • Rear Tires: P205/70R16
    • Trailering & Hauling
    • Trailer Weight: 1000 lbs
    • Payload: TBD
    • Tongue Weight: TBD

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      Sport

      • 2.0L DOHC I4 w/ Dual VVT / 29 hwy (std. 4x2)
      • 2.4L DOHC I4 w/ Dual VVT / 28 hwy (std. 4x4)
      • 5-Speed Manual Transmission
      • Available in 4x2 or 4x4
      • Electronic Stability Control
      • Roll Mitigation, Hill Start
      • Advanced Multistage Front Airbags
      • Supplemental Side-Curtain Airbags
      • Front Seat Active Head Restraints+
      • Antilock 4-Wheel Disc Brakes+
      • Media Center w/ AM/FM Radio, CD Player and WMA/MP3 Jack
      • Outside temperature display
      • Illuminated Cup Holders
      • 60/40 Split Folding Backseat
      • Rear seat heat ducts
      • Tilt Steering Column
      • Cruise Control
      • Body Color Fascias
      • Deep Tint Sunscreen Glass
      • Rear Window Defrost and Wiper
      • Roof Rails
      • 16-Inch Styled Steel Wheels

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      Latitude

      • Includes Everything on Sport, Plus:
      • Air Conditioning
      • Power Windows w/ Driver One-Touch
      • Power Heated Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors
      • Keyless Entry
      • Remote Start System+
      • 17-Inch Aluminum Wheels
      • Heated Cloth Seats
      • Driver Seat w/ Height Adjust
      • Front Passenger Fold-Flat Seat
      • 60/40 Split Reclining Backseat
      • 115V power inverter
      • Body Color Door Handles
      • Body Color Liftgate Applique
      • Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel
      • Steering Wheel Mounted Audio Controls
      • Speed Sensitive Power Locks
      • Illuminated Entry

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      Limited

      • Includes Everything on Latitude, Plus:
      • 2.4L DOHC I4 w/ Dual VVT and 28 hwy mpg+
      • Anti-lock 4 wheel disc brakes
      • Leather-Trimmed Bucket Seats
      • Manual drive lumbar adjust
      • Driver Seat w/ 6-Way Power Adjust
      • Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel
      • Leather-Wrapped Park Brake Handle
      • Media Center w/ AM/FM Radio, 6-Disc
      • CD/DVD Changer, and WMA/MP3 Jack
      • 1 Year of SiriusXM Satellite Radio Svc.+
      • Electronic Vehicle Information Center
      • Automatic Temperature Control
      • Body Color Fascias w/ Bright Accents
      • Bright Roof Rails
      • Bright Exhaust Tips

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      Smoker's Group

      • Cigar Lighter
      • Removable Ashtray

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      Tire & Wheel Group

      • 17-Inch x 6.5-Inch Aluminum Wheels
      • P215/65R17 OWL All Terrain Tires

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      Power Value Group

      • Remote Keyless Entry
      • Illuminated Entry
      • Power Heated Fold-Away Mirrors
      • Power Windows with Driver's One-Touch-Down Feature
      • Speed Sensitive Power Locks
      • Body-Color Door Handles
      • Body-Color Liftgate Applique

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      2.0-Liter I4 DOHC 16-Valve Dual VVT Engine

      • 2.0-liter 4-cylinder Dual Overhead Cam 16-valve dual Variable Valve Timing engine produces 158 horsepower at 6,400 rpm and 141 lb-ft of torque at 5,000 rpm.

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      2.4-Liter I4 DOHC 16-Valve Dual VVT Engine

      • 2.4-liter 4-cylinder Dual Overhead Cam 16-valve dual Variable Valve Timing engine produces 172 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 165 lb-ft of torque at 4,400 rpm.

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      5-Speed Manual Transmission

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      Continuously Variable Transaxle II

      • AutoStick Automatic Transmission
      • AutoStick driver-interactive transaxle shifter that provides clutchless manual shifting. AutoStick a registered trademark of Chrysler Group LLC.
      • Tip Start

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      Engine Block Heater

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      17-inch x 6.5-inch Aluminum Wheels

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      16-inch x 6.5-inch Styled Steel Wheels

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      P215/65R17 OWL All Terrain Tires

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      P205/70R16 BSW All Season Tires

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      Media Center 130 CD/MP3

      • AM/FM Radio with CD/Mp3 Format Capability and Audio Jack. Steering Wheel Music Controls. Optional: Uconnect™ Voice Command with Bluetooth® Bluetooth® Streaming Audio USB Port for Media Devices SiriusXM Satellite Radio with 1 Year Trial Included Premium Audio System Rear Seat Entertainment Capable (Select Vehicles)

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      Media Center 230 6 CD/DVD Audio/MP3

      • AM/FM Radio with 6 CD Changer, DVD audio and Mp3 Format Capability and Audio Jack. Optional: Uconnect™ Voice Command w/Bluetooth Bluetooth Streaming Audio USB Port for Media Devices SiriusXM Satellite Radio with 1 Year Trial Included Premium Audio System Rear Seat Entertainment Capable (Select Vehicles)
      • Audio Jack Input for Mobile Devices
      • Every Uconnect® Media Center radio is equipped with a 3.5 mm Audio Jack that lets you play music from any audio source (MP3 players, electronic book readers, etc.) through your car's speakers. Just connect a cable from your player's headphone jack to the Audio Jack.

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      Air Conditioning Bypass

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      Supplemental Front Seat-Mounted Side Airbags

      • Supplemental front seat-mounted side airbags that offer additional protection for front outboard occupants. Always use seat belts. Remember, a back seat is the safest place for children 12 and under.

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      Uconnect Voice Command w/ Bluetooth

      • Communicate virtually hands-free with an in-vehicle, voice-activated system that allows you to talk using your Bluetooth®-compatible phone.
      • USB Port for Mobile Devices
      • Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror with Microphone
      • SiriusXM Satellite Radio w/ 1-Yr Radio Subscription
      • Hear what a great car sounds like. With over 130 channels, SiriusXM Satellite Radio brings you more of what you love. You get 100% commercial-free music from nearly every genre, artist-dedicated channels and live performances you can't hear anywhere else. Hear the best sports coverage with live play-by-play and expert talk including every NFL® game, every NASCAR® race, college sports and more. The biggest and most compelling names in talk with Howard Stern and Martha Stewart, laugh-out-loud comedy with Jamie Foxx's The Foxxhole and Blue Collar Comedy, world-class news, family programming, local traffic & weather every 4 minutes and much more. And now you can add "The Best of XM" to your SiriusXM subscription and get even more amazing programming with Oprah Radio™, NBA and NHL® games, the 24/7 NHL Home Ice® and MLB® Home Plate™ channels, the PGA TOUR® Network, college sports, Opie & Anthony and much more. Now more than ever, Everything Worth Listening to Is on SiriusXM. Your first year of SiriusXM radio service is included. For more information call 1-888-539-SIRIUS (7474). SiriusXM and all related marks and logos are trademarks of SiriusXM Radio Inc. and its subsidiaries. SiriusXM Radio requires a subscription, sold separately after trial subscription included with vehicle purchase. Prices and programming are provided by SiriusXM and are subject to change. Subscriptions governed by SiriusXM Terms & Conditions available at sirius.com. Other fees and taxes apply. "The Best of XM" not available on all radios. SiriusXM Radio U.S. service only available in the 48 contiguous United States, D.C., and Puerto Rico, to those at least 18 years of age. Service available in Canada; see www.siriuscanada.ca.
      • 1-Year SiriusXM Radio Service
      • For More Information, Call 1-888-539-7474

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      Air Conditioning

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