We just came back from the St. Louis Auto Show and there were two Patriots on display in the Jeep section. One Stone White Sport and one Inferno Red Limited. No literature was available, but we signed up for some to be delivered. They were both cool and I think that my Cherokee is going to be replaced sooner rather than later! All I need now is to drive one in a 5 speed to be sure. If you are near, they will be there until 28 January.

Any pix?

Were you able to get into one? or were they "behind the ropes" only?

Was it what you thought it would be like?

One (the Limited) was available to get into. It was easier to get into the back seat than my Cherokee and had more leg room in front and back. The cargo area may be a little smaller behind the back seat. Spare tire is below the cargo area. The fold flat front seat combined with the split back seat down gives lots of room for things like ladders, tree pruners, etc, and you can have a passenger sitting behind the driver. We bonded!