The Jeep brand continues its expansion into new territory with the 2007 Jeep Patriot - an all-new compact sport-utility vehicle (SUV) that delivers fun, freedom, utility and best-in-class Jeep 4x4 capability. With a starting U.S. Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of $14,985 (including $560 destination), Patriot is the new entry-level price point for the Jeep brand.
"The Trail Rated Jeep Patriot is the most capable 4x4 in the compact SUV segment," said George Murphy, Senior Vice President – Global Marketing, Chrysler Group. "Jeep Patriot's capability, combined with its classic Jeep design, interior flexibility and terrific fuel efficiency, will both attract new buyers and give Jeep enthusiasts a capable new Jeep at an entry-level price point."
Based on the Jeep Patriot concept first introduced at the 2005 International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt, the 2007 Jeep Patriot is a modern interpretation of classic Jeep styling. Jeep Patriot combines the packaging and interior flexibility of an SUV with the performance, handling, fuel economy and price of a compact car or small pickup. Jeep Patriot also is loaded up with many standard safety features, including side-curtain air bags, Anti-lock Brakes (ABS), Electronic Stability Program (ESP) and Electronic Roll Mitigation, all of which add to Jeep Patriot’s tremendous value.
Patriot also treads into new territory with all-new Jeep technology that gives this compact SUV more capability than any other vehicle in its class. Jeep Patriot is available in the United States and Canada in three drive configurations: front-wheel drive, Freedom Drive I (a full-time, active four-wheel-drive system with Lock mode) and the Freedom Drive II Off-road Package (a full-time, active four-wheel-drive system with low ratio that provides true Jeep 4x4 Trail Rated capability).
The 2007 Jeep Patriot Sport and Jeep Patriot Limited models will become available in U.S. dealerships in volume in the first quarter of 2007 and will be available in global volume markets in both left- and right-hand drive starting in the first half of 2007.