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When it comes to value, few vehicles can compete with the 2012 Jeep® Patriot. Not only is it well-equipped with standard features, it features excellent fuel economy ? and impressive 23 city/29 highway EPA est mpg on 2WD Sport and Latitude models with a manual transmission, and 4x4 Sport models with the 2.4L engine deliver a fuel-sipping 22 city/28 highway mpg.

Adding to its capable allure, all Patriot models are available with standard manual transmissions, continuously variable automatic transaxle and available Freedom Drive ITM or Freedom Drive IITM 4x4 systems equipped with LOCK Mode. In fact, Patriot Sport models equipped with Freedom Drive IITM earn a Trail Rated® badge and excellent off-road capability to boot.

But Patriot's appeal doesn't stop there. It offers more than 30 available safety features, was a 2011 IIHS Top Safety Pick and is the best-priced SUV and best-priced 4x4 in America with price points starting at $15,995 (SUV) and $17,695 (4x4).

WHY BUY

• Jeep® 4x4 Capability
• Best-Priced SUV in America
• Excellent Value and Fuel Economy
• Several Safety Features

ATTRIBUTES EXPLAINED:

• Jeep® 4x4 Capability
  • Freedom Drive ITM or Freedom Drive IITM 4x4 systems are equipped with LOCK Mode
  • Patriot Sport models equipped with Freedom Drive IITM are Trail Rated®
  • Sport models with Freedom Drive IITM deliver best-in-class off-road capability¹
• Best-Priced SUV in America
  • SUV models start at $15,995²
  • 4x4 models start at $17,745²
• Excellent Value and Fuel Economy
  • 23 city/29 highway EPA est mpg on 2WD Sport and Latitude models with a manual transmission
  • 22 city/28 highway mpg on 4x4 Sport models with 2.4L engine
• Several Safety Features
  • More than 30 available safety features
  • 2011 IIHS Top Safety Pick

¹ Based on Ward's Small Cross/Utility Vehicle segment

² Does not include destination charge.