The all-new 2007 Jeep(R) Patriot proved its capability as an off-road vehicle in the compact of Sports-Utility (SUV) division. Setting a new standard for off-road vehicles and showing a remarkable performance as a 4x4 Jeep. Not only for easy driving, it gives much fun to the driver at the same time. It showcases its best-in-class 4x4 performance and class-leading fuel efficiency. Equipped with its standard 2.4 liter World Engine, the Jeep(R) Patriot achieves 30 miles per gallon when hitting the highway -- an irony that SUVs are not fuel-economy vehicles.
Larry Lyons, Vice President- Front wheel-drive product Team said that "Jeep Patriot does for the compact SUV class what the brand icon Jeep Wrangler does for extreme off-road SUV class. Patriot gives first-time Jeep buyers a fuel-efficient, fun-to-drive SUV with true off-road capabilities." The 2007 Jeep Patriot's consistent power has proven its world-class performance, refinement and fuel-economy. It features its standard 2.4 liter World Engine that goes with a dual Variable Valve Timing or VVT, Jeep Cold Air Intake, Jeep Cold Air Intake Filter, 172 Horsepower (128kW) and 165 lb.-ft. (222 N*m) of torque and gives a class-leading fuel-economy of 26 mpg in the city and 30 on the highway.
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