2011 Jeep Patriot Gets Facelift, Better Interior and Additional Content

It seems like Jeep is having a real busy 2010. First the Grand Cherokee was redesigned, the upgrade of a new interior for Wrangler and now this. The Patriot 2011 is the so-called affordable compact sport utility vehicle (SUV). The brand’s entry level trail rated vehicle is receiving some enhancements of its own for the new model year that touch nearly each characteristic of the vehicle.

On the exterior, the most predictable change is a reworked front fascia; fog lamps included with the headlamps, a body-color grille, new exterior colors, as well as newly styled 17-inch alloy wheels among other differences. Suspension modifications consist of readjusted shock absorbers and advanced rate springs, a thicker rear bend bar, plus on 4×4 models an inch raise in vehicle’s height for better clearance out and extra comfort.

But like tough brother Wrangler, the alterations on the inside are more noteworthy. The interior upgrades for the 2011 Jeep Patriot takes account of a new soft nip front-door trim dashboards with a stuffed upper surface; fresh center armrest; a new Jeep steering wheel with incorporated controls that let the driver to operate the radio, motor control, hands-free phone as well as other motor vehicle functions while keeping their hands on the steering wheel; new fabric interior, with finest cloth for its bucket seats in the front; average speed control on every single one models; new backlighting of door switches, door locks, windows and power mirror controls and regular automatic average temperature control on the Latitude X trim level.

There are several available options; the 2011 Patriot comes with Uconnect Voice Command with Bluetooth for hand free calling and music/radio/SIRIUS satellite radio control. Potential aspects comprise: low-range mode which produces a best-in-class 19:1 edge ratio, brake grip control, 19-inch water fording means, Hill Descent Control, 4×4 Lock shift-on-the-fly which sends 50% of torque to front and stern wheels, and a utmost tow rating of 2,000 lbs. Expect the 2011 Jeep Patriot to hit the dealerships in the fourth quarter of 2010. Offered with front-wheel- or four-wheel-drive, Jeep Patriot is obtainable in three patterns – Sport, Latitude and Latitude X.

Even though the Patriot is getting on in years, Chrysler is dodging its bets on these upgrades. And given that it’s one of the few, reasonably priced car based SUVs that can actually work appropriately off-road, it’s not a bad strategy.

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