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| Description |
| In preparing this review covering the 2008 Jeep Patriot, the experts at TheCarConnection.com gathered information from some of the top publications. Then TheCarConnection’s editors added their own driving insights to create this comprehensive review. |
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| Road Test |
The 2008 Jeep Patriot is the Chrysler brand’s new small crossover vehicle, mechanically similar to both the more softly styled Jeep Compass and the more carlike Dodge Caliber.
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| Positive Points |
- - Great styling bestows rugged Jeep looks to a carlike vehicle
- - Handling and maneuverability of a small car
- - Easy to park
- - Quite frugal at the pump
- - Standard stability control in such an inexpensive vehicle
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| Negative Points |
- - Excessive engine noise on acceleration or in hilly terrain
- - Road noise on coarse surfaces
- - Interior has too much hard plastic
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