Vital Statistics: 2008 Jeep Patriot
By Jack Bregman
Introduction
The 2008 Patriot is manufactured in UNITED STATES for Jeep. It is Jeep's entry into the SPORT UTILITY 4-DR market. It has a retail price of $17,545 USD in 2008.
Patriot Dimensions
The 2008 Patriot has standard length of 173.60 inches and a width of 69.10 inches. The Patriot rides 64.40 inches off the ground, with a clearance of 8.10 inches. Front headroom is 41.00 inches.
The Ind front suspension gives the Patriot a radius of 35.60 inches. It uses 205/70R16 tires with a wheelbase of 103.70 inches.
Drivetrain
The Patriot comes standard with a CVT or 5-Speed Manual transmission and is a four-wheel drive vehicle. It has a curb weight of approximately 3251 lbs. The 4-Wheel ABS front brakes are Disc and the rear brakes are Disc.
Fuel Economy
The Patriot's generous 2.4L L4 DOHC 16V engine has been measured to get 21 - 22 miles/gallon city driving with a 13.50 gallon tank. This is average for its class.
Pricing
The Patriot retails for $17,545 USD with a invoice price of $16,446 USD for the base model with no options. A normal delivery charge of $580 USD is also applicable. Additional options and trim levels can raise the price significantly.
Specs & Equipment
Installed equipment usually includes Vehicle Anti-Theft, 4WD/AWD, ABS Brakes, Electronic Brake Assistance, Traction Control. Leading optional equipment includes Power Door Locks, Locking Differential, Front Side Airbag, Keyless Entry, Cruise Control.
Exterior color choices include Bright Silver Metallic, Brilliant Black Crystal Pearl, Inferno Red Crystal Pearl, Jeep Green Metallic, Light Khaki Metallic, Steel Blue Metallic, Stone White, Sunburst Orange Pearl, Surf Blue Pearl with interior choices of Dark Slate Gray Cloth Interior, Dark Slate Gray Vinyl Interior, Pastel Pebble Beige Cloth Interior, Pastel Pebble Beige Vinyl Interior. The Patriot seats 5 people with 40.60 inches front leg room.
Jeep Warranty
The regular warranty period is 36 months or 36,000 miles. It also comes with a Unlimited month/Unlimited mile drivetrain warranty. Extended warranties are available through the manufacturer. It is critical to contact the dealer to confirm all warranties.
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