Test drive: 2014 Jeep Patriot Latitude 4x4 6-Speed Auto

[@braddyboy82]

I have almost this exact vehicle. 50,000 miles, a few crazy logging trails that required 4x4 capability, a couple of roadtrips, and moving from one apartment to another... my 2014 4x4 Jeep Patriot continues to blow me away. Great vehicle.

[@henrysmith1780]

Is that patriot still holding up?

[@jamesdewer]

Pick up a 4x4 sport, 2.4 and 5M. Took it off roading near Mt. Reba in Northern California. I was amazed at it's capabilities. It doesn't have low lock but with trac control on and in 1st gear it crawled out of some serious sand pits and mud. I would've swore as it didn't have low lock it would get stuck. That 2.4 however with the 5M has some decent torque 165lbft. I just put it in first and let the clutch out. It just idled itself out of a axle deep sand pit. All I had to do is steer. Couldn't even hear the engine running and I thought for sure it would bog but it kept running. Amazing.

[@SketchyAntix]

never had a problem with mine, LOVE MY PATRIOT

[@joesmith389]

I love my Pat. It’s much more capable than most think. I’ve been in some pretty hairy situations and it shined. Best subcomp suv I’ve had. Gotta do something about the cvt though lol. I’ve upgraded the audio package myself (along with larger/better rubber/etc), and she’s pretty indestructible.

[@hakeemsd70m]

Consumer Reports sure could learn alot from you guys. Great review.

[@usernameuser5573]

Solid review. I was curious how the Patriot would do offroad, and you guys answered all my questions. Thanks.

[@DavidGarcia-vh3ul]

I own a 2016 Jeep Patriot Sport SE 4x4 with the 2.4 with 6spd auto and it is a great setup. I dtove my friends 2008 Jeep Compass and they are almost completely different. The Compass felt sluggish and heavy. Average mpg is 22.8 with a lot of highway driving. It does great in the snow! It's a simple suv, but it's a great bargain

[@blinderII]

Great review! I just bought a '16 high Altitude Pat 2 weeks ago....absolutely love it so far!

[@brettryan3298]

I like the jeep but you guys have produced a very good review here.

[@jayjdowdy]

Tim McGraw did a good review!

[@1_Moretime]

I have one and love it. I couldn't ask more for what I paid. Nice lil jeep!!!!!

[@marcstone6114]

I have one too

[@dlcox2]

My 2016 gets 25 MPG consistently. I've put nearly 12k on it since Dec. I Love this vehicle! (I have the 2.4 L engine). I paid 22,700 out the door. The only thing I had to get used to, was a much smaller cargo area. My 2004 Escape was way bigger.

[@joesmith389]

David Cox II I second that. My 2010 escape had more cargo than my 2012 Pat. Engineering and angles I guess. Paid 15k for my 2012 Pat because it was mis-listed online. Typo. I have the 2.4 4x4 latitude. Was supposed to be $24.5k so they had to sell it to me for $15k lol. Walked outta that dealership with a big grin on my face.

[@shannonnicholson2870]

I have a ‘15 Patriot Latitude and absolutely love it. It’s a shame FCA discontinued this model from their lineup when it actually sold well. Year over year sales were moving up. Really like the no gimmick interior, it really gets the job done.

[@adenbuford7396]

"CVT sounded like a leaf blower" LoL. Nice review.

[@billw6182]

Great review,and I agree with pretty much everything in this review!!! I hope they don't change the rugged style,and make the Patriot look like everything else out there,all in the name of being supposedly stylish...meaning...ugly egg shaped,everyone and their brother styling!! Love my tough looking little 2014 Jeep Patriot North!!!

[@jeffdill2]

Solid review.👍🏻

[@mitchhockett1694]

I am stuck between a Jeep Patriot Sport with 4WD, added features and possibly trail rated, and a Mazda 3 Hatchback. TestDrivenTV have you driven the Mazda 3? What do you think? I like the patriot to do all of the things I enjoy, and I live in Montana--but I might be moving to CA and the gas mileage is hard to argue with.

[@qlcmusic]

I read they also replaced the shocks and springs with higher grade ones and it got an upgraded rear sway bar some the 2011.This hopefully fixes the brutal suspensions issues of these from 07-10

[@form109]

I drove a 2012 and was only not liking CVT....bet the 6 Speed Auto is ALOT better.

[@antidemonic806]

I got one but unfortunately it's not a 4x4 but it does have the 6 speed automatic and a 2.4 liter

[@TWEEKXXROCK]

It would defeat the purpose, but i wish they would lengthen the patriot a little bit and slide a 6 cylinder in there.

[@TWEEKXXROCK]

the point of my statement being that jeep needs a cheep mid sized SUV with a 6 cylinder engine that isn't 30-40 grand *cough jeep grand cherokee/wrangler/cherokee trail hawk cough* and that you can thrash around on a trail while having the capability of seating 4-5 passengers.

[@ctbt1832]

That bump under the Steering wheel was a bad idea. And the touchscreen should’ve been made a lot better then what they made it to be.

[@cheflos524]

What is the crawl ratio with the 6 speed automatic on freedom drive 1?

[@ralphhyland676]

I have UK import 2010 patriot so much more to it than the USA version the best feature is the sound system 9 huge speakers two that are in the tail gate they drop down when I in clip them fantastic for the beach weather permitting I always had Land Rovers before but they to pricey now very happy 66Year old who loves house music Alex K a day for me

[@ctbt1832]

Did he say rubber maid? Lol 😂. This guy is funny

[@RedStacheAZ]

I'm really thinking about getting one of these used. Because you're obviously in AZ around the Superstitions and the Apache Trail (obvious to me as I live in Tempe), what I'd love to know is how would it handle Fish Creek Hill, and that crazy road to Apache Lake overall?

[@TestDrivenTV]

None of that route is any more challenging that what you saw in our video. Though not shown here we have driven a number of these down that road and they do well.

[@RedStacheAZ]

Nice. That's good to know. My 2003 4x2 Ranger hates that road and I love that lake, so time to upgrade, ha!

[@johndoe5229]

is this a cvt?

[@legolas9436]

How did you get a Pat 4x4 with the six speed? Down here you can only get cvt's with 4x4 Can't find a Latitude or any Patriot with six speed 4x4

[@TestDrivenTV]

This was three years ago this video was made. Supplies change over the years.

[@laurentpenot2656]

Basically, how many major models are there ? 2008, 2011, 2014 ???

[@lxmedia3911]

I know this is 4 years old but the 2017 Patriot Altitude or the 2016 Chevrolet Equinox LS?

[@tomduffy529]

Patriot all the way. I have a 2016 and love it

[@TheCrazy243]

Equinox have a lot of problems

[@marlinmr7]

Compared to the Renegade which is more or less a Fiat 500 slightly modified or the new Compass - both of which have such non-needed items as "stop-start" crap - will take the older Patriots/Compass with either a 5 peed manual or this automatic but no way on the CVT. For the money - pretty hard to beat... The 2.4s' might be a bit noisy as has been said many times but they are tough reliable engines and with proper care/maintenance can go hundred of thousands miles with little to no problems.

[@thedefinitive6296]

Are they even keeping the Patriot around after 2014?

[@simpleman72685]

They are saying they wont be and the Renegade will replace it.

[@redey1290]

Frank M :((( i am dissapoint

[@usernameuser5573]

Frank M I am actually quite excited for the Renegade, although it's sad to see the Patriot go. It was a cheap and durable little SUV.

[@mitchhockett1694]

Any thoughts on Renagade Price?

[@chrisdsx5]

Looks like 2015 models are on the way, but the site shows a ride called the "Renegade" based off the fiat 500L is my guess. It looks like Jeep ate a few meat balls!! lol I love it!! but after owing a 2007 compass I will never ever ever! never! but a first year build again...or a second year build, maybe not even 3rd year. You know what I'm saying...

[@fordfiveohh]

Why does nobody say this looks like the old Cherokee

[@dewmontjerkins9886]

These things are OK and that's it... I've had 3 in my fleet... ball joints and tie rod ends wear out every 25-30K or so... whole suspension get sloppy, loose, creaky and crappy after just a few years. Very hard to work on as everything is crammed into the engine bay which is quite small. They are reliable but I don't like driving them-- makes a Toyota Corolla feel like a Mercedes Benz. CVT tranny is hideous, haven't had one blow but 2 are howling at highs speeds. The new 6 speed must be an improvement but it's a Hyundai unit and I'm not sure how long it would last or what it would cost to replace...

[@jeremyorr7469]

Wish they would bring back a real lever for going 4x4 not this button and switch

[@maximefcom]

Had a patriot from 2011 to 2017. The suspension on theses car is shit. Had to replace it at 40000km and 60000km. Got rid of the car at 80000km because the transmission broke.

[@tulllguy]

what's wrong with CVT anyway?

[@analystzorncasteel3047]

They freeze torque between like 0 and 30 mph. .. They don't let your motor use it's power.

[@Ampwich]

If only the Wrangler got the mpg of a Patriot.