Anyone else have the "autostick" feature?
if so, opinions?

Just brought mine home yesterday. I wanted the manual, but they had one on the lot that was everything I wanted...with the autostick instead of the manual.

Hubby and I are going to get out and really drive it this weekend, so we can really see what the Autostick is all about.

I find that when merging the Autostick really shines. You have better control over the aceleration- Merely downshift one or two "gears" to get to the peak power point and then upshift as required.

I also find that flooring the accelerator with the CVT is counterproductive- I push the gas pedal about halfway down to accelerate, I then briefly let up and then come down hard. It takes a little practise but I am finding that the acceleration of the Patriot is good- compares with my 3.7 litre Dakota- but gets much better MPG (30 versus 15 with the Dakota).

I really like it on the highway ..