Jeep Patriot

Jeep Patriot is a compact crossover SUV produced by the Jeep from 2006 to 2016. The Patriot exclusively offering a four-wheel drive system marketed as Freedom Drive I. The Patriot is manufactured at Chrysler's Belvidere, Illinois assembly plant alongside the Compass.

The 2.0 L or 2.4 L world gasoline I4 engine, both front-wheel drive and four-wheel drive are available. The Patriot features two four-wheel drive systems both of which are electronically controlled. The vehicle's CVT transmission it is capable of a 19:1 gear reduction simulating a low range usually found in vehicles with dedicated transfer cases. The 2.4 L GEMA I4 is an option for the 4X2 model Patriot.

The Patriot uses a continuously variable transmission equipped with a four-wheel drive system, marketed as Freedom Drive II, capable of holding the lowest ratio the CVT can reach, in lieu of a traditional two-speed transfer case. The Patriot carries Jeep's "Trail Rated" badging.

Others safety features were Cruise Control, Anti-Theft Ignition, Tinted Windows, 16" All-Season Tires, A/M-F/M Stereo w/ Single-Disc CD Player (Later CD-MP3 Player) and Four Speakers, Manual Roll-Up Windows and Manual Door Locks, Manual Front Bucket Seats, Power Sunroof, Air Conditioning w/ Manual Control and Power Windows w/ One-Touch Driver's Auto Down Feature and Power Door Locks etc.