Jeep’s Freedom Drive II 4x4 Off-road Package is as advertised. It still uses the old CVT and is for those concerned with the likes of crawl ratios, skid plates, and getting their boots dirty.

Pricing has not been fully announced for the complete Compass and Patriot lines, but Jeep notes the 2014 Patriot Sport should start at $15,995 without destination, which is identical to the base ...

Two engines are offered in the Patriot. All but the most basic versions get a 172-hp, 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine that mates to a five-speed manual or a continuously variable transmission (CVT ...

Introduction The 2014 Jeep Patriot is a 5-passenger crossover SUV designed to provide the best off-road capability in its segment. For 2014, the Patriot receives a new 6-speed automatic transmission, ...

Freedom Drive II Off-Road Package uses the CVT to achieve pseudo low-range gearing (an even bigger ouch!), which engages when off-road mode is selected, and triggers a 19:1 low ratio, touted by ...

In 2007, Jeep introduced the brand new Patriot mid-sizedSUV as an economy SUV that worked for the commuter or for off-road adventureseekers. In 2008, Jeep made some minor changes to the Patriot, ...

The CVT in the Jeep Patriot became a frequent annoyance for those with the first few iterations through 2010. Most troubling, these transmission problems weren't confined to high-mileage vehicles ...

Onto this 2014 Jeep Patriot Latitude, though. The six-speed transmission is much better than the CVT, but it's still a small pain.

Alas, the Patriot’s CVT also annoyed by keeping the engine at noisy, high revs, even as acceleration lagged. Torque in this uplevel, 2.4-liter four cylinder peaks at 165 foot-pounds at 4,400 rpm.

1. The Patriot is the only car based Jeep to receive a Trail Rated designation. 2. A 158-hp, 2.0L four-cylinder and five-speed gearbox are new additions for 2010, but the 172-hp 2.4L is standard ...