Jeep Patriot: Rely Features

When we cover the return to Indonesia with Dodge Chrysler and Jeep, we were immediately interested in the Jeep Patriot. Yes, in our opinion, this model Jeep long enough not present to Indonesia, after the Cherokee charm "90s.

Patriot designs offered as yours another SUV that offers a strong masculine scent, that boxy body with lines specifically. Impression of "macho" is already visible from the front grille, including a large main light. And of its dimensions, the Patriot can say "slim", with a length of 4,408 mm, width 1,784 mm, height 1,667 mm. Forms that are not "fat" makes it more manly.

Unfortunately, in the interior, the dashboard material looks normal, because of plastic materials is not special. However, the Patriots offered interior design as a whole, looks interesting. Forget for a moment that is normally rigid form of dashboards, and note that all of the dashboard instrument panel is dominated by round, from air conditioning to the console until the speedometer.

In the instrument panel behind the steering wheel, there is a MID (multi information display), which gives information on fuel consumption, air pressure of each tire, compass, temperature outside the car, the rest of the distance that can be traversed with the available fuel, as well as radio and CD is being heard.

While in the center console, there is a head unit with a 6.5-inch touch screen. Audio features are quite complete, such as the integrated USB port, DVD, MP3, iPod, and attractive, there are also features of the hard disk with a capacity of 30 GB which can store photos, playlists, and the song of course.

All this is supported by a nine-speaker Boston Acoustics, which are scattered around the cabin. Features audio can also be operated via voice command (voice command), or from the available buttons behind the steering wheel.

Jeep products into Indonesia certainly not decreasing feature (spec-down). Therefore, you drive Patriot with the Patriot will be the same that is in the land of Uncle Sam, for example. So, do not be surprised if you find a button that set the heater on the front seats, sunroof, and other interesting features.

Sitting in front of the steering wheel, Patriot gives fairly precise position for the average adult male. Unfortunately, setting the seat only for the driver that uses electrical system. It was only for forward and reverse. As for reclining and raise and lower the seat is done manually with a lever. However, we recognize that the quality of the leather upholstery used Overland will make you forget about the dashboard plastic material with the ordinary.

Another surprising thing is, the spaciousness of the cabin Patriot admirable. Unlike the Cherokee were "tortured" with the rear passenger leg room is mediocre. Both in front and in back, headroom and legroom provide flexibility fun. A bit short on the driver"s side: at the bottom of the steering wheel there is a little disturbing bulge for drivers with long legs.

2359 cc engine-powered 164 hp and peak torque of 297 Nm maximum behind the bonnet also provide satisfactory performance. Acceleration feels quite aggressive at any speed. Continuously variable transaxle II Transmission (CVT) also provide soft gear shift. Performance is also feel more special if we try to operate it manually. auto tune up


Problem control, symptoms of body roll when maneuvering is much less pronounced thanks to the ESP (electronic stability program). Round the circumference of the wheel is accurate and steady (not too light) also gives pleasure when maneuvering. Jeep Patriot claims fuel consumption is 10 kpl. However, in testing a combination of inside and outside the city, we recorded 8.33 kpl.