Overview
Competing in the compact SUV, the 2011 Jeep Patriot SUV goes up against other notable names in the class, like the Mitsubishi Outlander Sport, the Kia Sportage, and the Subaru Forester. Spread across 4 trims, the Patriot SUV starts off at a base price of MSRP $15,995 and carries on to $25,330. Not all trims are built equal, however, as there are 2 powertrains on offer. Starting off is the 2.0L Inline 4 engine and 5-speed manual transmission. Making 158 horsepower and 141 lb-ft of torque, this engine makes the Patriot SUV capable of accelerating from a standstill to 60 mph in just 10.3 seconds. One can also opt for a bigger 2.4L Inline 4 engine that is paired to the Continuously variable-speed automatic transmission. With 172 horsepower and 165 lb-ft of torque, this engine gets you a towing capacity of 2,000 pounds.
