2009 Jeep Compass / Patriot: New Interiors - Car and Driver

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[stevensj13]

My mom is getting a 2009 Jeep Patriot brand new off the lot in a few weeks! I am so exited. Their first brand new car ever in their lives! (43 years). Its only 9k after the cash for clunkers and the rebates

[littledrugaddict]

you could use some length yourself there buddy

hollyy

[DJTEVAdotCOM]

and these new interior is same kind chrysler used in their PT Cruiser....and thats a big insult.

[DJTEVAdotCOM]

the new 2010 with the nicer interior now starts at $18,000 and not $15,000 on the website...I personally rather spend under $15,000 for the 2008 model. The new rounded vent in this new model as compared to the square vent on the 2008 can't be use as a holder for my Garmin GPS.

[NakedBrunch93]

Yeah, they are decent quality, but you NEED to opt for the Manual transmission. The little 4 Cylinder wont be too good on the highway without it.

Plus, Manual transmissions are always a hoot.

[KINGOUNIT]

is buying a jeep a good idea ? i like the new 2009 patriot but i dont know if jeep is a good quality? or good to buy into now

[coolerdude44]

yeah i noticed that. i mean, the land rover freelander costs £20,000 and the jeep cherokee costs £21,000. in america, the jeep costs $22,000 and the land rover costs $36,000, but in the uk, you'd be nuts to buy the jeep.

[Luigirepublic]

A CVT is not an automatic, but it's not far off the mark either. It means "Continuously Variable Transmission", like properlyjaded said. The difference between CVT and automatic is that an automatic uses gears to shift, whereas a CVT uses steel belts. The belts allow for an infinite number of combinations of gear ratios, improving fuel economy. It can automatically shift gears just like an automatic, or you can use its "Autostick" feature to shift between six gears like a manual.

[setteemezzo]

in europe all jeep models are very expensive...and you find cheap quality...

[CRDLIBERTY]

What lol i liked 2008 i looked at! Patriot rear hatch area nice easy clean out. i dont see what all the fuss is. Subaru is a rustarub piece of crap, i do like the scions xb better but they cost a premium. Jeep patriot for $12k makes sense!

[OldDodgeCharger]

The CVT's used in these models are made by the same manufacturer who makes Nissan's CVTs. I'd expect decent quality in the tranmission and the 2.4 liter engine has been proven to be of very good quality.