The 2012 Jeep Patriot falls into line with every Jeep before. Great on road handling with the off-road ruggedness you would expect from a Jeep. It's stylish for a night on the town with enough room to bring friends along. Fold the back seats forward and you have room to haul materials for those weekend projects. It's a look that never goes out of style. The front bucket seats are firm and comfortable. The heated seat option is heavenly in the winter.

I don't much like the look of the car. It's too boxy for my tastes, and I prefer a sleeker style. It's holding up well. Maintenance costs are fairly low, and we still have the original tires and windshield wipers on the car, so they're pretty well made.