This Jeep surpassed my expectations in several ways. Initially I was worried about gas mileage, but with my 40 min commute to work I have been averaging 26 miles per gallon - not bad for a backroads commute. Additionally the engine runs smoothly, and requires very little effort to engage at quicker speeds. It looks like a Jeep - I'm a fan of the traditional square grill, which it sports and it is durable. I never have to worry about inclement weather because the handling of this vehicle is superb. Due to the smaller size of the Patriot, fear of rollover after a rain, on a wet surface, or going through tight turns is minimized. I am an avid ski enthusiast and find that my Jeep is perfect for ski adventures - it can go through tough weather conditions, and the trunk is the perfect size for all of my equipment. Additionally the interior is roomy enough to haul some friends and family along with.

This is a small cross over. I liked that the hatchback is roomie, but the back seat is far too close to the front seat for tall people to sit comfortably. I have the four-wheel drive option, and it was awful in the rain and the snow. The car itself is very cute, drives great, and is low on maintenance. It gets very good gas millage. I have taken this car off roading to places that a much larger 4x4 would go, and it performed very well. I like the touch screen that is standard and how you can save CDs onto the car's hard drive. The car itself does have several blind spots that makes it hard to see. It takes some time to get used to driving with the blind spots.