The new Jeep Patriot is the new entry point into the Jeep brand on the Irish market. The new model is designed to be a more competitive and compact 4x4 for the market.

The new Jeep Patriot is a compact and more affordable 4x4 coming on the market at €33,495, excluding delivery and related charges.

This latest Jeep model claims to combine the packaging and interior flexibility of an SUV with the performance, handling, fuel economy and price of a family hatchback. Jeep Patriot features Freedom Drive I a full-time, active four-wheel-drive system with lock mode. Safety features, such as standard side-curtain air bags, Brake Traction Control, driver-controlled three-mode Electronic Stability Programme (ESP), Brake Assist, Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM) and Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with rough-road detection add to Jeep Patriot's value.

The Patriot comes with a high level of standard specification and is powered by a 2.0 litre Volkswagen CRD turbo-charged diesel engine for €33,495, excluding delivery and related charges. This turbo diesel engine positions the Jeep Patriot competitively in its class for power, torque, top speed, acceleration, towing capacity and fuel economy. Maximum power is 103kW (140bhp), and peak torque is 310 Nm. The engine comes with a six-speed manual transmission and delivers competitive fuel economy of 6.7 l/100km on the combined cycle with CO2 emissions of 180g/km.

For the tradesman looking for versatility and functionality with all-weather capability, the Patriot is also available as a light commercial vehicle with a cargo load area of 1.63 x 1.27 x 1.01 metres, payload of 325kg and towing capacity of 1500kg with a braked trailer. The Jeep Patriot Commercial costs €24,995 including VAT but excluding delivery and related charges.

The Patriot's standard equipment includes advanced multi-stage driver and front passenger airbags, side-curtain air bags, ESP, Brake Traction Control, Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM), ABS, 17" alloy wheels, remote keyless entry, Sentry Key theft-deterrent system, security alarm, air conditioning, cruise control, sport seats with YES Essentials premium seat fabric, reclining 60/40 fold-flat rear seats, Ultra Floor™ vinyl load floor, fold-flat load floor, leather wrapped steering wheel with audio controls, outdoor temperature display, 12-volt power outlet, power windows with driver one-touch down feature, power fold-away and heated mirrors, speed-sensitive power locks, front map-reading lamps, front fog lamps, rear removable/ rechargeable LED flashlight, Electronic Vehicle Information Centre, a soft tonneau cover, centre console sliding armrest that moves forward 76 millimetres to accommodate a wider variety of drivers. The armrest lid features a unique flip pocket for storing a cell phone or an MP3 player.

The Jeep Patriot features Freedom Drive I, which is designed to give drivers year-round assurance, as well as the ability to handle rough weather and low-traction conditions. This active four-wheel-drive system is for daily use, including driving in snow and rain. Freedom Drive I features a lockable centre coupling, giving drivers the ability to handle snow, sand and other low-traction surfaces.

An electronically controlled coupling (ECC), which is attached to the Patriot's rear differential, is the heart of Jeep Patriot's Freedom Drive I four-wheel-drive system. Patriot's ECC system is claimed to be more flexible, more precise and lighter than viscous-coupling or gerotor systems.

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