Nice driving. You know what you're doing. Two words, though: snow tires! I have a set on my 2003 liberty and they make a world of difference here in the mtns. climbing steep hills
Handles just fine on the road for an SUV...better than the older Calibers and HHR CUVs, IMHO. THe suspension is tuned differently than the Caliber and Compass, and should have been more fine-tuned in 2009 and 2010 models, over the '07 & '08 (which is comfortable enough for me to prefer it over a bouncy Nitro).
Just a couple of stupid questions... I have a 2008 Patriot.........can I pull up the 4wd switch while moving or do I pull it while Im in Park? Also what is ESP?
Hi thanks for this Video, i'm thinking of buying a patriot and this has answered most the questions I had about it's offroad ability :) Ps quick question, I know how to put the car in 4wd lock as i've seen the chrome handle but how do you put the car in in low range?
What Zpinua said a while back, lol...do people not realize suspension tuned differently does alter ride handling, or are too many people too lazy to type some words or read page a text to get an idea of what they are trying to talk about?
Hey, great video and I love my Jeep Patriot. I have a question - there is a button that looks like "slipper when wet" symbol next to my seat heater (middle lower console) - if you depress it then whatever it is goes OFF. Does anyone know what that button is and when should I depress it to turn it "OFF"? Anyone knows? Thanks
The Patriot is basically front-wheel drive. But power is transmitted via a vane package to the rear wheels if the front wheels slip. More like auxiliary operation. Toyota rave4 has a similar drive system. Partly to reduce fuel costs.
I LOVE this Jeep. I have had it for two years (I did a 1 year lease on both). I hated the CVT but I have the 6 speed now and its great. Great gas mileage, responsive steering, sits up like a SUV but quiet ride. It was a great pickup (to merge on highway ramps or to overtake on a two lane country road)...its really great.
That's not necessarily true and you can usually tell just by looking at the condition it's in. Jeeps are made for this and hold up extremely well. If something breaks, you fix it, that's pretty much it, and if you know what you're doing it's not likely anything will break from off-roading. I have an 06 Grand Cherokee that looks and runs better than most passenger cars, because I take care of it, and I do off-road it. Jeeps are tested on the Rubicon Trail. What this guy was doing is not even remotely close to abuse.
+S Justice @217000 the transmission failed and no one rebuilds CVT transmissions. You can only get an OEM one for about 4-5 thousand if I remember correctly plus where I live the average gararge charges $200/hr so needless to say I gave it away for parts. It lasted 6 1/2 years so no complaints.
@ulric291 How about you get "educated." Grand Cherokees, Libertys, Patriots and Commanders are all yuppie soccer mom SUVs. If you want an actual 4x4, then get something without IFS/IRS. (Independent Front Suspension / Independent Rear Suspension) The only 4x4 Jeeps that should carry the logo have a solid axle for both front and rear, I.e. CJ, MJ, XJ, TJ, YJ, JK ZJ. All the rest are shit.
IDK why ppl hate these so-called "fake" Jeeps{patriot}. there more reliable,get way better MPG then the other ones and have AWD that is more then enough for most ppl. anyway
Having a locked diff. really makes a difference. Got one installed on my 08 pathfinder (only w/ limited slip), plus with bfgoodrich all terrain tires installed just recently.
We finally had our first real snowfall here in WV. I took my Patriot out for some fun and was amazed how well it handled. The traction control and ABS, as well as the ESP was flawless, much better than my Explorer.
So what you're saying is..."This jeep is a piece of shit, no power to get ya through 4 inches of snow, won't get ya anywhere if hills are involved, but they look 'good' on the showroom floor". CVT transmissions are the worst thing ever invented!!!
I thought the Chrysler K Car from the 80s was the worst piece of crap Chrysler ever made, until I got my 2009 Patriot and started fixing it. The Patriot / Compass / Caliber is a new low for Chrysler. WORST CAR EVER.
+Spencer Smith I took this on a road trip and hated it. You have to push the engine so hard to get it to do anything, it loves the dirt and gravel; but it hates steep grades. When I got in it felt like the cabin was overpressurized and it eventually gave me a headache. The radio/audio is nice, but the older escape's have a better sound setup. The windshield wipers are slow and useless in heavier rain, If you use the rear hatch; you will constantly hit your head on the interior trim. the steering is also a little too tight, it gives you this feeling that if you corner too quickly that understeer is biting at your heels. Overall, A Great City Car But If You Want Something Nice, Get Something Else
Drove mine 09 from Ontario to Newfoundland from Newfoundland to Nova Scotia from Nova Scotia to Ontario and going to drive it back to Nova Scotia this June and it had nothing wrong with it
I liked the video and it answered some questions for me, but the driver in this vid could have done better if he just straightened his god damn wheels when he backed out or went forward when he was stuck. It was like watching a an inexperienced female driver wonder why she cant get out of her parking spot while her wheels are cranked and she is flooring it. Damn it was frustrating to watch!
@trackermike45 I don't care what you have, I have the experience and know what I am talking about. You have repeatedly failed to counter what I have said with any facts or proof to the contrary to back up your belief. To put it this way, this weekend while offroading I was watching a buddy of mine trying to make it up a certain hill that was beyond impossible without lockers. This was proven by 30 vehicles not making it, but about 8 or so that had lockers made it. PROVE ME WRONG..
love how the nex are chiming in every time. "YOU TAKE UR OL GROSHRY GITTER N GET OFF'N MY TRAILS!" Sorry. Not plannin to get anything over a 4cyl any time soon. I want a Wrangler so bad, but between gas prices, the economy and most of all the environmental situation... i just can't justify it. And this Patriot seems to fit the bill perfectly. mid twenty mpg's, plenty of room for the family AND 4WD for a little fun and safety. And for the price, can't beat it.
this may sound stupid, but does it have a display to show which driving mode it is on, as in either 4wd low, 4wd lock, or 2wd, possibly on the dashboard?
i was researching on this car...it handles better off road than on road...but if u always want a jeep with good gas milage and low price and a non rice egg looking car ...i think its worth it.
hahaha nicee i need to find virgin snow like this here in canada this winter. im gonna buy winter tires this time either the michelin xi2 or the bridgestone blizzak ws60 not sure which 1 but they both seem good ~2001 honda crv ^^
Ice is far more dangerous than snow, but snow can make it harder for you to maneuver if you don't have the proper ground clearance. I'd take snow over ice any day.
If you intend to go on 4x4 trails, the Freedom Drive II (FDII) "Trail-Rated" package would be the way to go, gives you skid plates, all the 4WD goodies, and an extra inch of ground clearance. If you decide to get one in any case, don't opt for the smaller 2.0L engine, not worth the performance loss for the negligible savings in gas or cost.
I just looked at an Orange 2008 Jeep Patriot Sport, and after seeing this video, I know I'm impressed with Jeep, once again. I'll be very happy and after getting it, and I know my girlfriend will be as well, seeing how awesome the 4WD does in snow. Thank you for posting!
@Zpinua hey my dad might buy this jeep so i just want to know if its a good 4x4 or not because we live in canada and its very snowy in the winter, thanks
