EDMONTON, Alberta - Jan. 27, 2016 - PRLog -- As the new model year gets underway, drivers looking to purchase a compact crossover are drawn to the 2016 Jeep Patriot, now available at Derrick Dodge, Chrysler, Jeep, Ram located in Edmonton, AB.
Billed as Canada’s most affordable SUV with a base price of $15,245, the 2016 Jeep Patriot is designed to appeal to those who need the capability of a crossover but want to forgo the bulk of larger models without sacrificing much in passenger space. The Patriot succeeds in this by providing 3,523L of interior volume, which makes it possible to comfortably seat five adults.
The Patriot offers two powerplant options, including the 2.0L DOHC Dual VVT inline 4-cylinder engine that produces 158 hp and 141 lb.-ft. of torque. Jeep offers this engine with the 5-speed manual transmission or the CVT Automatic transmission which can deliver fuel efficiency of up to 10.3 L/100 KM city and 7.8 L/100 KM highway.
Jeep also has available the 2.4L Dual VVT 4-cylinder engine capable of 172 hp and 165 lb.-ft. of peak torque. This engine is mated to either the 5-speed manual transmission, the 6-speed automatic transmission, or the Trail-Rated CVT II with Off Road Crawl Ratio. This motor can provide efficiency levels of 10.2 L/100 km/city and 8.2 L/100 km/highway.
Depending upon trim level, the Patriot offers a number of interior and exterior amenities that have been well-received by drivers. Among these is the Uconnect system paired with the 6.5-inch touchscreen that provides access to satellite radio and navigation, as well as Bluetooth hands-free calling and music streaming. Buyers can make use of the Patriot’s unique design when configuring the optional Boston Acoustics 9-speaker sound system to include two articulating speakers on the liftgate, a feature not available on competitor vehicles.
Safety features available on the 2016 Jeep Patriot include Advanced Electronic Stability Control, Brake Assist, All-Speed Traction Control, Electronic Roll Mitigation, Active Head Restraints, and a full suite of advanced airbags.
To learn more about the 2016 Jeep Patriot, contact Derrick Dodge Chrysler, Jeep, Ram at (780) 435-3611. The dealership’s showroom is located at 6211 104th Street in Edmonton, AB.
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