Cheap Jeep
by Ieuan Knox
When it comes to building stuff, the Americans don’t do things by halves. Whether it’s adding to a cityscape with a moon-prodding skyscraper, jetting off to said moon, building the SR-71 ‘Blackbird’ - the fastest plane ever (2,193.167 MPH!), or constructing a colossal super-sized meal, the US rules supreme. But before we get carried away with Uncle Sam, in motoring terms they’ve been…well…unremarkable, shall we say. So whilst sports cars don’t handle and stick you into a hedge backwards and saloons possess suspension that breaks your back at the mere sight of a pebble, Americans go elsewhere. The biggest selling style of vehicle is anything big and with four-wheel drive, and this is where Jeep come in. The words ‘cheap jeep’ may not seemingly fit together ��" one look at the shear size of a Cherokee or Grand Cherokee (that’ll be the model range, not native Americans) has your wallet popping a cyanide capsule, but you’ll be pleasantly surprised.
For a tad under 15 grand (UK Money) you can jump on the Jeep bandwagon and have a sparkly new Cherokee all to yourself (that’ll be the model name not an Indian ��" is this going to get tiresome?) Right lets start at the beginning ��" other than being cheap, Jeep has a lot going for it. A brief history lesson would inform you that Jeep are the oldest Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV to you and me) manufacturer, beating even long-established companies like Land Rover. Heritage counts for a lot, plus once you’ve been making SUVs for 67 years, you must be doing something right.
One look at American roads will have you gazing into the distance without seeing a single bend, the horizon gobbling up the tarmac until it’s out of sight. Faced with this mundane terrain and the alternative - vast mountainous deserts and cactus lined off-road passes, Jeep came to a simple conclusion that was probably along the lines of: “if we make sure it can handle a desert, then geez man, a straight road in Chicago ain’t gonna be a problemâ€. Owning a Jeep affords you the luxury of cruising comfortably on the motorway, safe in the knowledge that the American (or in my case British) countryside holds no fear should you turn off at the next junction and head for the hills.
Now obviously an SUV isn’t built to climb Mount Everest but that’s because it’d be foolish to assume everyone is going to drive off-road all the time. We all know the school run will far outweigh the amount of times the Jeep will contend with anything taller than a blade of grass. It is however the combination of having the ability to tackle tough terrain and driving something that is built to withstand it that is key. The Jeep Wrangler for example is the US Army’s company car. Essentially, four big wheels, a seat and steering wheel, the only time this vehicle encounters a school is defending one in a war. It is arguably, the most robust, go-anywhere vehicle available to buy today, but is far too small and workmanlike for a mother of three.
The aforementioned Cherokee and Grand Cherokee ranges however, give you Wrangler bullet-proof suspension and reliability whilst lapping air conditioning over you and your leather seats. Ok so which Jeep is it to be? The Cherokee as mentioned earlier, is the entry level model, offering the usual refinements for a price that pits it against the likes of the Ford Focus and the Vauxhall Astra. In the jam packed world of the hatchback, the Cherokee offers a bit of individuality on the road, or outside the school gates.
If you want to really impress however, the Grand Cherokee may be your choice. Ok, so at nearly £30,000 it’s not initially the cheap Jeep I’ve been harping on about, but compare it to the rivals and you’ll need a lie down. For your money you get everything you’d expect on the specification sheet (that’s not me being vague, you really do even get the kitchen sink) and of course the big one ��" 4 wheel drive. Right sit down please, here’s how the rivals stack up. A BMW X5 is £10,000 more, a similar specification Land Rover is £6,000 more and don’t get me started on Mercedes or Audi.
Admittedly owning the flagship American brand may lead to badge snobbery in the staff car park from BMW man and yes you may be filled with dread every time you reach a corner ��" but don’t be as you’ll come out the other side without a problem. The Cherokee derivatives really are a serious alternative to the sombre, repetitive metal that lines our streets and despite the US of A’s car making CV; they’ve made a pretty good car, sorry SUV.
2008-05-14
Jeep Dealership Houston Texas â€" the Best of its Kind : New jeep car
Jeep Dealership Houston Texas â€" the Best of its Kind
by Norman Hendricks
One of the main sources of information if you are looking for jeep dealership Houston, Texas is the Internet. If you key into the search engine you would find a number of options available. Some sites accumulate all the data (across all over the United States) and store it into a large database for user convenience.
This process is highly beneficial for both the buyer and the seller. It is not possible for the buyer to know each and every seller in the locality. Internet search makes the whole process of localized searching as easy as a pie with just a mouse click. One can simply put in the area, type the name of the jeep manufacturing company, select the model and input the zip code of Houston, Texas. Within few seconds the result will list all the names of jeep dealers Houston will be reflected on your screen. You will also view the options to find out about 'Used Auto Dealerships' in Houston Texas if you are looking for a second hand car. Search engines access the right database to facilitate the user experience.
Buyers are provided with ample information about the sources that are accessible to them. In addition, they can view the details of the car and its price. The buyer can even check the price list of various dealers and decide on his selected vehicle. Conversely, sellers too get similar facilities. Due to high competitive nature of the jeep dealership Houston, Texas market the prices are kept at a minimal.
Online the buyer can get hassle free discounted quotes on his selected jeeps. And if you are worried about hidden costs you can make full enquiries about the jeep before purchase. Moreover, visiting any site and enquiring does not put you under any obligation to buy.
If you are enquiring about Archer Chrysler Jeep, then you can get an unlimited number of quotes from the Chrysler Dealer Houston. For quick information buyers can also get 'Quick Quotes' and 'Nada Guides'.
Help on finance is also available if you are looking for car loans. Information on Gap Insurance, how to pre-qualify for the car loan, car loan payment rate calculator and privacy statement â€" all can be obtained through the jeep dealership Houston, Texas websites.
Not only new and used jeeps, spare parts for the old jeep can also be acquired by filling out a simple form. The form has some easy to comprehend data fields. Under the 'vehicle information' â€" year, miles, make, VIN and model number should be provided. Under 'parts information' - 'part number' and 'part description' are to be supplied. Under the 'additional information' - 'part needed by', 'customer account number', 'payment method' and 'business name' are to be provided.
Summary: The article provides tips on how to sell or purchase on the internet for say Jeep Dealership Houston Texas and how to locate online finance and insurance schemes looking for different new and used automobiles.
by Norman Hendricks
One of the main sources of information if you are looking for jeep dealership Houston, Texas is the Internet. If you key into the search engine you would find a number of options available. Some sites accumulate all the data (across all over the United States) and store it into a large database for user convenience.
This process is highly beneficial for both the buyer and the seller. It is not possible for the buyer to know each and every seller in the locality. Internet search makes the whole process of localized searching as easy as a pie with just a mouse click. One can simply put in the area, type the name of the jeep manufacturing company, select the model and input the zip code of Houston, Texas. Within few seconds the result will list all the names of jeep dealers Houston will be reflected on your screen. You will also view the options to find out about 'Used Auto Dealerships' in Houston Texas if you are looking for a second hand car. Search engines access the right database to facilitate the user experience.
Buyers are provided with ample information about the sources that are accessible to them. In addition, they can view the details of the car and its price. The buyer can even check the price list of various dealers and decide on his selected vehicle. Conversely, sellers too get similar facilities. Due to high competitive nature of the jeep dealership Houston, Texas market the prices are kept at a minimal.
Online the buyer can get hassle free discounted quotes on his selected jeeps. And if you are worried about hidden costs you can make full enquiries about the jeep before purchase. Moreover, visiting any site and enquiring does not put you under any obligation to buy.
If you are enquiring about Archer Chrysler Jeep, then you can get an unlimited number of quotes from the Chrysler Dealer Houston. For quick information buyers can also get 'Quick Quotes' and 'Nada Guides'.
Help on finance is also available if you are looking for car loans. Information on Gap Insurance, how to pre-qualify for the car loan, car loan payment rate calculator and privacy statement â€" all can be obtained through the jeep dealership Houston, Texas websites.
Not only new and used jeeps, spare parts for the old jeep can also be acquired by filling out a simple form. The form has some easy to comprehend data fields. Under the 'vehicle information' â€" year, miles, make, VIN and model number should be provided. Under 'parts information' - 'part number' and 'part description' are to be supplied. Under the 'additional information' - 'part needed by', 'customer account number', 'payment method' and 'business name' are to be provided.
Summary: The article provides tips on how to sell or purchase on the internet for say Jeep Dealership Houston Texas and how to locate online finance and insurance schemes looking for different new and used automobiles.
Jeep Wrangler â€" a 4x4 that goes off road! : New jeep car
Jeep Wrangler â€" a 4x4 that goes off road!
by Ieuan Knox
This week I was driving through whimsical countryside, with the leaves sweeping past my windscreen just as the road did the same and all was right with the world. Suddenly a shadow was cast over my beloved car and as I dared peak into my rear-view mirror I asked myself “What’s that coming over the hill?†It was indeed a monster, in the form of a Chelsea tractor, piloted by none other than a life sized Barbie that was just a plastic. As she applied her makeup â€" presumably for Ken, the thought of driving seemed like an added bonus, the hand stitched hide of what appeared to be a white tiger lavished over the empty child seat next her. And then she was gone.
This got me thinking. Barbie is your typical 4x4/SUV driver aka the school run mum that sees driving over a pebble as going off road. Well I hear you 4x4ers cry: “we’re not all like thatâ€. I do believe there are those of you out of there that do need off-roaders and there is a simple way to show yourselves â€" buy a Jeep Wrangler. Oh yes, by purchasing Chrysler/Jeep’s Wrangler, you say to every other wannabe off-roader that you are the real deal and the school run is a thing of the past â€" unless the school is atop Everest.
Heritage is a key component to standing out from the crowd and the Jeep Wrangler has it in spades. So what heritage then - motor racing? No. Italian flair? No. Helping protect the world from evil? Um, yes actually.
Produced by Chrysler and marketed under the ‘Jeep’ moniker, the Wrangler is derived from the CJ (Civilian Jeep) the go anywhere, do anything utility vehicle made famous throughout World War II, as it helped allied troops immeasurably against German invaders. Launched in 1987, the first generation Wrangler featured four wheels (five if you count the steering wheel), a drop top, large ground clearance and a roll cage. I’m really not skimping on detail, that was about it. Put simply, the reason why the civilian production version was as-near-as-makes-no-difference the same as the army’s’ version was because, like the military version it was designed to go off road and off road alone.
Perhaps in a misguided move, Jeep launched the Schwarzenegger sounding ‘Renegade’ derivative of the Wrangler in 1991. However the company miss-read it’s key demographic and offered it’s hardcore, off road customer base ‘luxuries’ such as floor mats (front only), a locking glove box, engine lights and cup holders. If these features didn’t alienate their customers with uselessness, the extra $7,000 (£3,500) price tag did. The Renegade sold poorly and was decommissioned in 1994, a year before the standard model gave way to it’s younger brother â€" the generation two Wrangler.
A key change was Jeep making the new Wrangler available in right hand drive as the company sought to expand its global market. Style wise, it paid heavy homage to its World War II compatriot, with circular headlights a welcome return from the much maligned square monstrosities on the Mk1. The new Jeep also featured a relatively civilised coil spring suspension â€" if civilised is Mike Tyson biting your ear off. Admittedly, the Wrangler was more manageable on the tarmac but wisely, Jeep didn’t compromise it’s off road performance. A few additions such as a radio and the updating of the interior design were also welcomed, without softening the Jeep too much.
On the back of the successful Mk2, the current generation three offering was launched merely months ago and has been criticised for being too large compared to the military hero it is derived from. Personally I think the Wrangler has grown up and is now a true contender to the likes of Range Rover, the BMW X5 and Porsche Cayenne. To help with this, anti-lock brakes make an appearance 20 years too late, traction control appears seven years too late and Jeep are about on par with introducing Satellite Navigation. Ok, so the Wrangler may not be as good to drive on the road as an X5 or Cayenne, but its ultra reliable (the US postal service uses them extensively) and it’ll still do the ugly off-road stuff with a grin on its face, whilst the Porsche struggles with a broken nail. Plus it’s about $10000000000000000 (£100000000) cheaper.
The latest edition is also available for military use â€" complete with a snorkel so the engine can breathe underwater (seriously). Jeep then have not watered down the Wrangler but with a slight measure of creature comforts it’s a serious contender for the best 4x4 you can buy.
I’ve seen the latest Barbie motoring range - Ken’s cramped and his hair is blown around. She’s been beaten and she’s back in the sports car.
by Ieuan Knox
This week I was driving through whimsical countryside, with the leaves sweeping past my windscreen just as the road did the same and all was right with the world. Suddenly a shadow was cast over my beloved car and as I dared peak into my rear-view mirror I asked myself “What’s that coming over the hill?†It was indeed a monster, in the form of a Chelsea tractor, piloted by none other than a life sized Barbie that was just a plastic. As she applied her makeup â€" presumably for Ken, the thought of driving seemed like an added bonus, the hand stitched hide of what appeared to be a white tiger lavished over the empty child seat next her. And then she was gone.
This got me thinking. Barbie is your typical 4x4/SUV driver aka the school run mum that sees driving over a pebble as going off road. Well I hear you 4x4ers cry: “we’re not all like thatâ€. I do believe there are those of you out of there that do need off-roaders and there is a simple way to show yourselves â€" buy a Jeep Wrangler. Oh yes, by purchasing Chrysler/Jeep’s Wrangler, you say to every other wannabe off-roader that you are the real deal and the school run is a thing of the past â€" unless the school is atop Everest.
Heritage is a key component to standing out from the crowd and the Jeep Wrangler has it in spades. So what heritage then - motor racing? No. Italian flair? No. Helping protect the world from evil? Um, yes actually.
Produced by Chrysler and marketed under the ‘Jeep’ moniker, the Wrangler is derived from the CJ (Civilian Jeep) the go anywhere, do anything utility vehicle made famous throughout World War II, as it helped allied troops immeasurably against German invaders. Launched in 1987, the first generation Wrangler featured four wheels (five if you count the steering wheel), a drop top, large ground clearance and a roll cage. I’m really not skimping on detail, that was about it. Put simply, the reason why the civilian production version was as-near-as-makes-no-difference the same as the army’s’ version was because, like the military version it was designed to go off road and off road alone.
Perhaps in a misguided move, Jeep launched the Schwarzenegger sounding ‘Renegade’ derivative of the Wrangler in 1991. However the company miss-read it’s key demographic and offered it’s hardcore, off road customer base ‘luxuries’ such as floor mats (front only), a locking glove box, engine lights and cup holders. If these features didn’t alienate their customers with uselessness, the extra $7,000 (£3,500) price tag did. The Renegade sold poorly and was decommissioned in 1994, a year before the standard model gave way to it’s younger brother â€" the generation two Wrangler.
A key change was Jeep making the new Wrangler available in right hand drive as the company sought to expand its global market. Style wise, it paid heavy homage to its World War II compatriot, with circular headlights a welcome return from the much maligned square monstrosities on the Mk1. The new Jeep also featured a relatively civilised coil spring suspension â€" if civilised is Mike Tyson biting your ear off. Admittedly, the Wrangler was more manageable on the tarmac but wisely, Jeep didn’t compromise it’s off road performance. A few additions such as a radio and the updating of the interior design were also welcomed, without softening the Jeep too much.
On the back of the successful Mk2, the current generation three offering was launched merely months ago and has been criticised for being too large compared to the military hero it is derived from. Personally I think the Wrangler has grown up and is now a true contender to the likes of Range Rover, the BMW X5 and Porsche Cayenne. To help with this, anti-lock brakes make an appearance 20 years too late, traction control appears seven years too late and Jeep are about on par with introducing Satellite Navigation. Ok, so the Wrangler may not be as good to drive on the road as an X5 or Cayenne, but its ultra reliable (the US postal service uses them extensively) and it’ll still do the ugly off-road stuff with a grin on its face, whilst the Porsche struggles with a broken nail. Plus it’s about $10000000000000000 (£100000000) cheaper.
The latest edition is also available for military use â€" complete with a snorkel so the engine can breathe underwater (seriously). Jeep then have not watered down the Wrangler but with a slight measure of creature comforts it’s a serious contender for the best 4x4 you can buy.
I’ve seen the latest Barbie motoring range - Ken’s cramped and his hair is blown around. She’s been beaten and she’s back in the sports car.
New Features With New Jeep Grand Cherokee : New Jeep car
New Features With New Jeep Grand Cherokee
by Anthony Fontanelle
For the 2008 model year, the Jeep brand decided to upgrade their Jeep Grand Cherokee model. The brand has decided that with a new look and with new features to boot, the vehicle would become attractive to consumers and it would bring in more sales for the company. The auto maker claimed that the upgrades done to the vehicle “makes this Jeep the most luxurious yetâ€. Let us find out and see what the 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee has got to offer.
Take a seat behind the wheel and you would find that the materials used are soft to the touch. The interior colors given to the vehicle are also new and actually gives the vehicle a luxurious appeal. Along with these, Jeep also added a telescope steering column which can be tilted by the driver. The steering wheel has also been made to be better. The instrument clusters are new and the floor console has been worked on so much so that operation is better than before. Add in those new comfortable armrests, and you get a really comfortable ride with the 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
For entertainment, you would find that the 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee comes with the MyGIG infotainment system. However, keep in mind that such a technology is an option and a unit would only be able to have one if you choose to have the technology installed in the vehicle. With the MyGIG infotainment system which has a hard drive memory of 20GB, you can plug in your MP3 players and drive to the sound of your favorite songs. The car maker even disclosed that with such a high amount of memory, you can store up to a high of 1600 songs with the MyGIG infotainment system. The satellite navigation system that comes with the mentioned technology can be controlled with just a touch of your finger.
Aside from the MyGIG infotainment system, the 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee also has a Bluetooth-enabled feature - the UConnect. This one allows users to communicate with other people without having to use their hands.
Jeep also added new headlights, a new grille, a new color for the front sill, a new air dam, and quite a number of options for the vehicle’s alloy wheels.
The Jeep Grand Cherokee is a sport utility vehicle which is handled by Chrysler’s Jeep division. Units of the model that are sold in Europe are produced by Magna Steyr in Austria.
by Anthony Fontanelle
For the 2008 model year, the Jeep brand decided to upgrade their Jeep Grand Cherokee model. The brand has decided that with a new look and with new features to boot, the vehicle would become attractive to consumers and it would bring in more sales for the company. The auto maker claimed that the upgrades done to the vehicle “makes this Jeep the most luxurious yetâ€. Let us find out and see what the 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee has got to offer.
Take a seat behind the wheel and you would find that the materials used are soft to the touch. The interior colors given to the vehicle are also new and actually gives the vehicle a luxurious appeal. Along with these, Jeep also added a telescope steering column which can be tilted by the driver. The steering wheel has also been made to be better. The instrument clusters are new and the floor console has been worked on so much so that operation is better than before. Add in those new comfortable armrests, and you get a really comfortable ride with the 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
For entertainment, you would find that the 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee comes with the MyGIG infotainment system. However, keep in mind that such a technology is an option and a unit would only be able to have one if you choose to have the technology installed in the vehicle. With the MyGIG infotainment system which has a hard drive memory of 20GB, you can plug in your MP3 players and drive to the sound of your favorite songs. The car maker even disclosed that with such a high amount of memory, you can store up to a high of 1600 songs with the MyGIG infotainment system. The satellite navigation system that comes with the mentioned technology can be controlled with just a touch of your finger.
Aside from the MyGIG infotainment system, the 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee also has a Bluetooth-enabled feature - the UConnect. This one allows users to communicate with other people without having to use their hands.
Jeep also added new headlights, a new grille, a new color for the front sill, a new air dam, and quite a number of options for the vehicle’s alloy wheels.
The Jeep Grand Cherokee is a sport utility vehicle which is handled by Chrysler’s Jeep division. Units of the model that are sold in Europe are produced by Magna Steyr in Austria.
2008-04-22
Maintain total safety with the Jeep Door!
Maintain total safety with the Jeep Door!
by Kim Baker
They say that a room is not a room without a door---otherwise it is just a hall. This principle may be applicable to your Jeep. Without the Jeep Door, then it is not a Jeep. Although the earliest models of Jeep are designed without doors to fit its rugged, military utility functions, its designs have evolved to fit the need to market the Jeep to civilians. Recent models of Jeeps are coming up with new way of providing a combined utilitarian purpose with luxury and comfort. That includes different features to secure, protect, and to upgrade the riding experience of the every passenger on board. These characteristics are included in the new Grand Cherokee, Wrangler, Wrangler Rubicon, and Liberty.
On some vehicle models, the doors serve an aesthetic function as well. Designers have implemented various ways and styles of opening a car door, depending on the functions of the car. This innovation is most commonly added on sports cars, or fancy luxury cars. There are four kinds of these doors. The butterfly doors are mostly implemented on high performing vehicles such as the Mercedes Benz McLaren F1 cars. They open vertically, but they rotate forward before going up. Similar doors would be the gull-wing doors, and the scissor doors. They all open upwards, but they only vary in style and implementation. The last would be the suicide door, which was not appreciated by most people because its hinges are located near the trailing edge. It opens the opposite way.
Fortunately, the conventional Jeep Door is distinct in its own style. It does not have to open in different ways, because the Jeep Door is more concerned with the safety of its passengers. The aesthetic features that it adds to the Jeep is just an added bonus. So when one sees a Jeep without a door, one may conclude that it is for military purposes. But when it rolls along with a Jeep Door, then it is indeed the Jeep---the Jeep that the people have trusted to deliver safety and luxury in one all-purpose vehicle.
by Kim Baker
They say that a room is not a room without a door---otherwise it is just a hall. This principle may be applicable to your Jeep. Without the Jeep Door, then it is not a Jeep. Although the earliest models of Jeep are designed without doors to fit its rugged, military utility functions, its designs have evolved to fit the need to market the Jeep to civilians. Recent models of Jeeps are coming up with new way of providing a combined utilitarian purpose with luxury and comfort. That includes different features to secure, protect, and to upgrade the riding experience of the every passenger on board. These characteristics are included in the new Grand Cherokee, Wrangler, Wrangler Rubicon, and Liberty.
On some vehicle models, the doors serve an aesthetic function as well. Designers have implemented various ways and styles of opening a car door, depending on the functions of the car. This innovation is most commonly added on sports cars, or fancy luxury cars. There are four kinds of these doors. The butterfly doors are mostly implemented on high performing vehicles such as the Mercedes Benz McLaren F1 cars. They open vertically, but they rotate forward before going up. Similar doors would be the gull-wing doors, and the scissor doors. They all open upwards, but they only vary in style and implementation. The last would be the suicide door, which was not appreciated by most people because its hinges are located near the trailing edge. It opens the opposite way.
Fortunately, the conventional Jeep Door is distinct in its own style. It does not have to open in different ways, because the Jeep Door is more concerned with the safety of its passengers. The aesthetic features that it adds to the Jeep is just an added bonus. So when one sees a Jeep without a door, one may conclude that it is for military purposes. But when it rolls along with a Jeep Door, then it is indeed the Jeep---the Jeep that the people have trusted to deliver safety and luxury in one all-purpose vehicle.
Jeep Patriot May Become Chrysler's Hero
Jeep Patriot May Become Chrysler's Hero
by Mike Bartley
After a disappointing year in 2006, Chrysler is looking for its new auto models to bring them back to profitability. One of the newest releases for the automotive group is the Jeep Patriot. The compact SUV is released shortly after the launch of the bigger Compass.
Although the Patriot is significantly smaller than the Compass and other Jeep vehicles, it is still recognizable as a Jeep. This is because of the imposing Jeep trademark grille. While smaller than the Compass, the Patriot is equipped with the same engine as the Compass. Aside from the similarity in the powerplant under the hood of the two Jeeps, they also share the same drivetrain system, body platform and suspension configurations.
The Patriot is being marketed by the Chrysler Group as a vehicle with an SUV packaging and an interior flexibility while having the performance, handling, and fuel economy of a hatchback. Priced lower than the Compass, the Patriot is a good choice for auto buyers looking for crossover SUVs.
The Patriot is offered with two engine choices. The first one is a 2.4-liter gasoline engine. This powerplant can produce as much as 168 horsepower - enough to give the compact SUV its requirement for power. The second engine offered with the Patriot is a 2.0-liter turbocharged diesel engine. According to Jeep, this diesel engine can produce as much as 138 horsepower.
These engines will be complemented by Jeep's all-wheel drive system. The said system automatically switches between two and four wheel drive to suit the terrain. If traction is needed on all wheels, the system will deliver power to all the wheels. When two wheels can provide traction for the vehicle, it automatically switches on the four-wheel drive system.
According to Steve Gray, the marketing director for the Chrysler Group in the UK, the Patriot is an important addition to their lineup. "The Patriot is an important entry point model for us," says Gray. "Key players in the compact SUV segment have all recently introduced new models, the Honda CR-V, the Land Rover Freelander and the Toyota RAV4; they are all bigger and more expensive than the models they replace."
"Their move up in size and price gives us an opportunity in the car derived SUV sector. The most obvious competitors now are the Kia Sportage, Hyundai Tucson, Chevrolet Captiva and Suzuki Grand Vitara but SUV and hatchback crossover models such as the Volkswagen Golf Plus and Nissan Qashqai are also competitors," he added.
According to Chrysler Group, the Patriot has between 1.5 to 19.4 percent better value than its competitors if disparity in specification is adjusted.
Gray sings the Patriot praises by saying: "The Patriot is modern, but still styled as a traditional Jeep and we have not had this price range before in the Jeep brand. It is lighter and more fuel efficient. Modern electronics allow the vehicle to be driven in front wheel drive or four wheel drive automatically. The Patriot brings nippiness, agility and yet it is fuel efficient."
"Customers for the Patriot will be classic Jeep buyers but a greater number, and our primary targets, are young families and second car users," added Gray.
The Patriot's exterior look is also a strong selling point for it. Its rugged looks will be hard not to flaunt that owners might not be using their Jeep Bestop car cover frequently.
by Mike Bartley
After a disappointing year in 2006, Chrysler is looking for its new auto models to bring them back to profitability. One of the newest releases for the automotive group is the Jeep Patriot. The compact SUV is released shortly after the launch of the bigger Compass.
Although the Patriot is significantly smaller than the Compass and other Jeep vehicles, it is still recognizable as a Jeep. This is because of the imposing Jeep trademark grille. While smaller than the Compass, the Patriot is equipped with the same engine as the Compass. Aside from the similarity in the powerplant under the hood of the two Jeeps, they also share the same drivetrain system, body platform and suspension configurations.
The Patriot is being marketed by the Chrysler Group as a vehicle with an SUV packaging and an interior flexibility while having the performance, handling, and fuel economy of a hatchback. Priced lower than the Compass, the Patriot is a good choice for auto buyers looking for crossover SUVs.
The Patriot is offered with two engine choices. The first one is a 2.4-liter gasoline engine. This powerplant can produce as much as 168 horsepower - enough to give the compact SUV its requirement for power. The second engine offered with the Patriot is a 2.0-liter turbocharged diesel engine. According to Jeep, this diesel engine can produce as much as 138 horsepower.
These engines will be complemented by Jeep's all-wheel drive system. The said system automatically switches between two and four wheel drive to suit the terrain. If traction is needed on all wheels, the system will deliver power to all the wheels. When two wheels can provide traction for the vehicle, it automatically switches on the four-wheel drive system.
According to Steve Gray, the marketing director for the Chrysler Group in the UK, the Patriot is an important addition to their lineup. "The Patriot is an important entry point model for us," says Gray. "Key players in the compact SUV segment have all recently introduced new models, the Honda CR-V, the Land Rover Freelander and the Toyota RAV4; they are all bigger and more expensive than the models they replace."
"Their move up in size and price gives us an opportunity in the car derived SUV sector. The most obvious competitors now are the Kia Sportage, Hyundai Tucson, Chevrolet Captiva and Suzuki Grand Vitara but SUV and hatchback crossover models such as the Volkswagen Golf Plus and Nissan Qashqai are also competitors," he added.
According to Chrysler Group, the Patriot has between 1.5 to 19.4 percent better value than its competitors if disparity in specification is adjusted.
Gray sings the Patriot praises by saying: "The Patriot is modern, but still styled as a traditional Jeep and we have not had this price range before in the Jeep brand. It is lighter and more fuel efficient. Modern electronics allow the vehicle to be driven in front wheel drive or four wheel drive automatically. The Patriot brings nippiness, agility and yet it is fuel efficient."
"Customers for the Patriot will be classic Jeep buyers but a greater number, and our primary targets, are young families and second car users," added Gray.
The Patriot's exterior look is also a strong selling point for it. Its rugged looks will be hard not to flaunt that owners might not be using their Jeep Bestop car cover frequently.
Jeep Patriot: A Family Car
Jeep Patriot: A Family Car
by Evander Klum
Jeep has formulated a new way of marketing its Patriot by presenting the Compass sibling as an interesting alternative to a conventional family car. The main idea behind such marketing concept is to introduce the Jeep Patriot as a vehicle having an off-road appeal for less---in short it a Jeep within the budget.
Jeep's new entry-level model targets family car buyers who prefer something different especially vehicles with combined rugged styling, a switchable four-wheel drive system and an economical diesel engine.
The Jeep Patriot although promoted as a family car is in every inch a Jeep. Its angular profile and seven-slot grille signifies it Jeep heritage. Come to think of it, the Patriot sure looks like a miniature Jeep. Although it's low ride height maybe in contrast with its off-road look and yet the Patriot still manages to look more appealing compared to its Compass brother. Both Compass and the Patriot share a VW-derived diesel engine.
Inside the Patriot is a further evidence of parts sharing with its Compass brother like for instance the simple cabin design which was borrowed from the Compass. There are also plenty of low-grade plastics and cheap switchgear dominating the interior but the bluff center console is improved by silver trim.
If there's one thing that the Patriot can boast of, it's in terms of practicality. It has plenty of room in the back for passengers and a decent 536-liter boot. It also has a washable floor that expands to 1,277 liters especially when the rear seats are folded flat. The Patriot just like its other Jeep brothers possesses a solid Jeep bumper which explains why it can smash through walls basing from accident reports involving Jeeps.
Anyway out on the road, the diesel engine is short on low-down punch which means that you would have to use the entire rev range to accomplish a decent progress. Its smooth six-speed manual gearbox aids drivers in achieving this and is responsible for most of the Patriot's performance.
When driving over demanding roads, the Patriot's undersized height guarantees efficient handling and despite the fact that the oil-burner is not the most refined component that it has, it can save up to 42 mpg.
The Patriot's low bodywork is also perfect for preventing any serious mud-plugging but of course this will not hinder buyers from purchasing the Patriot especially since it delivers its promise of tough looks at an affordable price.
by Evander Klum
Jeep has formulated a new way of marketing its Patriot by presenting the Compass sibling as an interesting alternative to a conventional family car. The main idea behind such marketing concept is to introduce the Jeep Patriot as a vehicle having an off-road appeal for less---in short it a Jeep within the budget.
Jeep's new entry-level model targets family car buyers who prefer something different especially vehicles with combined rugged styling, a switchable four-wheel drive system and an economical diesel engine.
The Jeep Patriot although promoted as a family car is in every inch a Jeep. Its angular profile and seven-slot grille signifies it Jeep heritage. Come to think of it, the Patriot sure looks like a miniature Jeep. Although it's low ride height maybe in contrast with its off-road look and yet the Patriot still manages to look more appealing compared to its Compass brother. Both Compass and the Patriot share a VW-derived diesel engine.
Inside the Patriot is a further evidence of parts sharing with its Compass brother like for instance the simple cabin design which was borrowed from the Compass. There are also plenty of low-grade plastics and cheap switchgear dominating the interior but the bluff center console is improved by silver trim.
If there's one thing that the Patriot can boast of, it's in terms of practicality. It has plenty of room in the back for passengers and a decent 536-liter boot. It also has a washable floor that expands to 1,277 liters especially when the rear seats are folded flat. The Patriot just like its other Jeep brothers possesses a solid Jeep bumper which explains why it can smash through walls basing from accident reports involving Jeeps.
Anyway out on the road, the diesel engine is short on low-down punch which means that you would have to use the entire rev range to accomplish a decent progress. Its smooth six-speed manual gearbox aids drivers in achieving this and is responsible for most of the Patriot's performance.
When driving over demanding roads, the Patriot's undersized height guarantees efficient handling and despite the fact that the oil-burner is not the most refined component that it has, it can save up to 42 mpg.
The Patriot's low bodywork is also perfect for preventing any serious mud-plugging but of course this will not hinder buyers from purchasing the Patriot especially since it delivers its promise of tough looks at an affordable price.
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