The 2011 Jeep Patriot compact sport-utility vehicle offers segment-leading capability and unsurpassed 4x4 fuel economy, along with classic, rugged Jeep styling.

Jeep Patriot's classic exterior styling and capability are enhanced for 2011 with new front and rear fascias, a body-color grille, new bodyside cladding and an increased 4x4 ride height. Ride and handling is refined courtesy of retuned steering and suspension systems.

Interior upgrades for the 2011 Jeep Patriot include new soft touch front-door trim panels with a padded upper surface; new center armrest; a new Jeep steering wheel with integrated controls that allow the driver to operate the radio, cruise control, handsfree phone and other vehicle functions while keeping their hands on the wheel; new cloth interior, with premium cloth bucket seats in the front; standard speed control on all models; new backlighting of door switches, door locks, windows and power mirror controls and standard automatic temperature control on the Latitude X model.

Capability features include low-range mode that generates a best-in-class 19:1 crawl ratio, brake traction control, 19-inch water fording capability, Hill-descent Control, 4x4 Lock shift-on-the-fly and a maximum tow rating of 2,000 pounds.

The Jeep Patriot also boasts a retuned suspension for 2011, with higher spring and damping rates, added rebound springs and an increased diameter of the rear sway bar.

Jeep Patriot is powered by either the 2.0-or 2.4-liter World Gas Engine offerings producing 158 and 172 horsepower, respectively. Offered with front-wheel-or four-wheel-drive, 2011 Jeep Patriot is available in three trims: Sport, Latitude and Latitude X.