tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4158601016174103420.post6389923800305098584..comments2024-03-24T20:30:55.379-07:00Comments on Subcompact Culture - The small car blog: Review: 2012 Jeep Patriot Latitude 4x4: A compact crossover from an off-road legendAndy Lilienthalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08962844660116593646noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4158601016174103420.post-65414403747966805952012-06-07T11:56:25.896-07:002012-06-07T11:56:25.896-07:00This is my dream vehicle for offroading. Love all...This is my dream vehicle for offroading. Love all the space available for cargo. Thanks for the great review!Randy Zeitmanhttp://keenanautobody.com/testimonials-Lumpkin.htmlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4158601016174103420.post-27490404384935734832012-05-30T07:34:57.176-07:002012-05-30T07:34:57.176-07:00I have the equivalent 2008 model, in Canadian form...I have the equivalent 2008 model, in Canadian form called the North Edition, but essentially identical. Mine is Trail Rated as well. My 2008 has the older hard plastic interior which is quite awful, but very utilitarian as Jeeps are meant to be. I also have the same front suspension creaking from the time I bought it at 40k kms. It's an annoyance more than anything. The power is fine and I've had no problems with drivability. I don't find a problem with the brakes either. The CVT is what it is, and I went for this vehicle because of the Trail Rated package (which gives the higher ride height, tow hooks, driveline sealing, skid plates, and 19:1 crawl ratio) to endure our harsh winters. The fold flat passenger seat cannot be understated, it is awesome for carrying longer items, and I'm even going to try to sleep in it. This is the worst version of the Patriot for fuel mileage though. I get about 18 mpg on 87 octane. But I'm no longer afraid of getting stuck in the snow or tackling unimproved roads. And it was dirt cheap used ($11k) which is the main reason I didn't go with what I originally wanted, a Wrangler Unlimited.TimothyPilgrimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02256584538468999778noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4158601016174103420.post-40041143048299857702012-05-14T07:50:33.062-07:002012-05-14T07:50:33.062-07:00Thanks for the review. I think I'll pass on it...Thanks for the review. I think I'll pass on it. I wish there were more small, but capable offroad vehicles offered. Suzuki was the only one that gave us something small & capable: the Samurai & Sidekick in the early '90s. Everything else is too gigantic: FJ Cruiser, Pathfinder, Cherokee, Wrangler, etc. I love the looks of the Patriot, but the trail rated version with the CVT tranny scares me as far as reliability goes. If they offered a trail rated manual, I would probably consider it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com