2011 Jeep Patriot

At a Glance

Pricing $15,995 - $24,995
Drive Types FWD, AWD
Engines 2.0l I4, 2.4l I4
Transmissions CVT, M5
Fuel Economy 21-23 (city), 26-29 (highway)

Jeep has a two-pronged approach to the entry-level SUV segment. The Patriot and its fraternal twin, the Compass, aim at slightly different customers. While the Compass is primarily an on-road vehicle, the Patriot has the traditional Jeep cues and capabilities to appeal to Jeep's traditional clientele. The most common engine is a 172-bhp 2.4L I-4, coupled to either a 5-speed manual or Continuously Variable Transmissions (CVT). Although the base Patriot is FWD, Jeep has two 4WD drivetrain configurations for customers who want to go off-road. The base Sport model features an attractive low price, but excludes common features like air conditioning, power windows, power door locks and remote keyless entry. The more reasonably equipped Latitude model is priced from $20,000.

What Changed:

The Patriot wears revised exterior styling for 2011. Changes include new front and rear fascias and new body cladding. Suspension changes and new 17 inch wheels increase the ride height of 4x4 models.

Model/Trim/Package Engine Original MSRP
Patriot Sport 2.0l I4 (158-bhp) M5 FWD $15,995
Patriot Sport 2.4l I4 (172-bhp) M5 FWD $16,295
Patriot Sport 2.0l I4 (158-bhp) CVT FWD $17,095
Patriot Sport 2.4l I4 (172-bhp) CVT FWD $17,395
Patriot Latitude 2.0l I4 (158-bhp) M5 FWD $19,695
Patriot Latitude 2.4l I4 (172-bhp) M5 FWD $19,995
Patriot Latitude 2.0l I4 (158-bhp) CVT FWD $20,795
Patriot Latitude 2.4l I4 (172-bhp) CVT FWD $21,095
Patriot Latitude X 2.4l I4 (172-bhp) M5 FWD $22,495
Patriot Latitude X 2.4l I4 (172-bhp) CVT FWD $23,595
Patriot Sport 2.4l I4 (172-bhp) M5 AWD $17,695
Patriot Sport 2.4l I4 (172-bhp) CVT AWD $18,795
Patriot Latitude 2.4l I4 (172-bhp) M5 AWD $21,395
Patriot Latitude 2.4l I4 (172-bhp) CVT AWD $22,495
Patriot Latitude X 2.4l I4 (172-bhp) M5 AWD $23,895
Patriot Latitude X 2.4l I4 (172-bhp) CVT AWD $24,995