Jeep Patriot 
Even though it seems more comfortable off road than its double, the Compass, the Patriot gets the same two four-cylinder engines. The first is a 158-hp 2.0L, while the other is a 172-hp 2.4L. Some versions are front-wheel drives, while others are all-wheel drives. The Freedom Drive II option can take you so far off the beaten path that it has earned the right to be called “Trail Rated.”
Pros
- New automatic transmission
- More refined passenger compartment
- All-wheel drive
- Fuel economy
- Competitive pricing
Cons
- Two nearly identical models
- Substandard rear visibility (Compass)
- Very average roominess
- Reliability is a work in progress
