Proof that the Jeep Patriot doesn't have to be a poseur

[Jimmyb]

Were Jeep's stable an actual family, the Patriot would be the Wrangler's dweeby younger brother – you know, the one that can only pick on the drooling infant Compass. Whereas the rest of the brand is more than happy to set out on a weekend of adventure in the wild, the Patriot is a little more likely to stay at home in the safety of an air-conditioned garage and organize its Lego collection.


Jeep has just released a slew of new photos of the Patriot Extreme the company unveiled at this year's Easter Jeep Safari. As the story goes, Chrysler's engineers have outfitted the truck with nothing more than a slight suspension lift, a set of rock sliders and new wheels before heading off to Moab to play for the weekend. Throw in a little help from the trail-rated package, and this urban commuter becomes more than capable off-road.

[Jeddo]

i like it... the side view sortof has a new range rover feel to it, with the slim tyres, square wheel arches and nice lines. keeping it simple but still a drastic change.

[Gravel]

Still looks like a soft roader...

[Adro]

Very small, not much clearance, really how far could you go in one of these?

[bally12]

i like it too, looks like it has zero flex in the rear end in that first pic but still looks ok.

[carvesdodo]

Originally Posted by Adro

Very small, not much clearance, really how far could you go in one of these?

Probably about as far as an ol' subaru wagon .... and Ive seen good drivers embarrass landcruiser owners with a subie.

[Gravel]

Originally Posted by carvesdodo

Probably about as far as an ol' subaru wagon .... and Ive seen good drivers embarrass landcruiser owners with a subie.

reckon the old subi had a better tummy tuck than this... Was prob a lot lighter too.