As we cover the return Chrysler to Indonesia along with Dodge and Jeep, we were immediately interested in the Jeep Patriot. Yes, in ou...
As we cover the return Chrysler to Indonesia along with Dodge and Jeep, we were immediately interested in the Jeep Patriot. Yes, in our opinion, this model Jeep long enough not present to Indonesia, after the Cherokee charm '90s.
Patriot designs offered as belonging to another SUV that offers a strong masculine scent, the boxy body with lines specifically. Impression 'macho' is already visible from the front grille, including a large main lights. And of dimensions, the Patriot can say "slim", with a length of 4,408 mm, width 1,784 mm, height 1,667 mm. Shape "fat" This makes it more manly.
Unfortunately, in the interior, the dashboard material looks normal, because the plastic material used is not special. However, the interior design is offered Patriot overall, looks interesting. Forget for a moment the form of dashboards that are usually rigid, and note that all of the dashboard instrument panel is dominated by round, from the console AC up to the speedometer.
In the instrument panel behind the steering wheel, there is a MID (multi information display) which provide information on fuel consumption, air pressure of each tire, compass, temperature outside the car, the rest of the distance that can be traversed with the available fuel, as well as radio and CD which is being heard.
While in the center console, there is a head unit with a 6.5-inch touch screen. Audio features quite complete, such as the integrated USB port, DVD players, MP3, iPod, and interestingly, there are also features a hard disk with a capacity of 30 GB which can store photos, playlists, and the song of course.
All this is supported nine-speaker Boston Acoustics, which are scattered around the cabin. Audio features can also be operated via voice commands (voice command), or from the available buttons behind the wheel.
Jeep products into Indonesia is certainly not decreasing feature (spec-down). Therefore, you drive Patriot will be the same as the Patriot that is in the land of Uncle Sam, for example. So, do not be surprised if you find buttons that set the heater on the front seats, sunroof, and other interesting features.
Sitting in front of the steering wheel, Patriot give fairly precise position for the average adult male. Unfortunately, setting the seat just to the driver that uses electrical system. It was just to go forward and backward. As for reclining and raise and lower the seat is done manually with a lever. However, we recognize that the quality of the leather upholstery used Overland that will make you forget the plastic material dashboard mediocre.
Another surprising thing is, the cabin spaciousness Patriot admirable. Unlike the Cherokee were "tortured" by the rear passenger leg room is mediocre. Both in front and in the rear, headroom and legroom provide flexibility fun. There is little shortage in the driver: at the bottom of the steering wheel there is a bulge that a little disturbing for drivers with long legs.
2,359 cc engine that powered the peak of 164 hp and maximum torque of 297 Nm behind bonnet also gave a satisfactory performance. Acceleration feels quite aggressive at any speed. Continuously variable transaxle II Transmission (CVT) also provide gentle gear shift. Performance is also noticeably more special if we try to operate it manually.
Problem control, the symptoms of body roll is much less pronounced when maneuvering thanks to the ESP (electronic stability program). Round the circumference of the wheel that is accurate and steady (not too light) also gives pleasure when maneuvering. Jeep Patriot claims fuel consumption is 10 kpl. However, in testing the combination in and out of town, we recorded 8.33 kpl.
