In looking for second vehicle, I came across several Jeep's including the Patriot. I was not familiar with this Jeep model but decided to give it a test drive and was pleasantly surprised by what I found. The Jeep felt very solid and had very little road noise while out on the highway. The controls were all located where you would expect them to be and were well done. Interior feels spacious due to it being in the SUV range of vehicles. My family of four fits in it with plenty of room to spare. While this is a Jeep, a company with an off-road pedigree, it is not four-wheel drive and as a result leave it on the pavement or well-maintained dirt roads.

I love my Jeep. I am a long time Jeep owner, and will always be. I like the utility, the ruggedness, and it's ability to take on difficult terrain. But is Jeep becoming a little to mainstream, and becoming more like a traditional SUV? I sure hope not.