The more powerful engine increases the
vehicle’s maximum speed from 117mph to 125mph and reduces the 0-62mph
acceleration time to 10.7 seconds, but it also cements Jeep Patriot’s
position as a serious towing vehicle, elevating its maximum towing
weight from 1,500 kg to 2,000 kg (braked trailer).
The new diesel powered Patriot will be
available in the following versions:
- 2.2 CRD Sport
- 2.2 CRD Sport +
- 2.2 CRD Limited
- 2.2 CRD Overland
Compared to the outgoing vehicle, Sport
trim now offers improvements such as body coloured door handles, Hill
Start Assist, leather wrapped hand brake and ‘active’ head restraints
(front row).
Compared to the previous car, Sport +
versions now offer: cruise control, deep-tint sunscreen glass,
leather-wrapped steering wheel with audio controls, uconnect phone
(Bluetooth® handsfree communication and Voice Command) and rear view
auto-dimming mirror with integrated microphone.
Limited models add Hill Start Assist,
leather wrapped hand brake, ‘active’ head restraints (front row) and a
6-way power driver seat, while the Overland version also gets a raft of
high tech and luxury features including 18-inch aluminium wheels,
premium leather trimmed seats with embroidered ‘Overland’ logo,
additional front seat side airbags, rear park assist, tyre pressure
monitoring display and chrome finish door sill scuff plates.
The new Jeep Patriot range starts at
£14,995 OTR for the 2.4 Sport petrol, rising to £21,995 OTR for the 2.2
CRD Overland.
