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Is it just me or does the Patriot look a lot like the Nissan X-Trail?

Except for the grill, they seem to be very similar. Both have the small boxy shape, and both have fuel efficient, 4 cylinder engines.

What one do you think is bigger/more capable? The Patriot or the X-Trail?
 
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Very similar features and capabilities on the base fwd and the awd to fdI. The lock mode on the nissan is not 50,50. The fdII would have a major edge off roading.

To get AWD on the nissan you have to go right to 27k cdn while the patriot 4x4 starts at 18995 + 2260 for the North package - still under by quite a bit.
 
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I actually saw one of those X-trails here in northern VA about a month ago. Of course it had Canadian tags.... Good looking vehicle, about the same size as the Patriot, Escape, CR-V (UGLIEST CAR OF THE YEAR), Rav4, etc. Still good looking. :D

Still like the Patriot more! :D :D
 
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xjtke611 said:
I actually saw one of those X-trails here in northern VA about a month ago. Of course it had Canadian tags.... Good looking vehicle, about the same size as the Patriot, Escape, CR-V (UGLIEST CAR OF THE YEAR), Rav4, etc. Still good looking. :D

Still like the Patriot more! :D :D
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I'm obsessed with the Ford Escape and am hoping to purchase the re-designed 2008 model when it hits stores later this year.

Gotta start making better money first though, :cool:
 
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King said:
I'm obsessed with the Ford Escape and am hoping to purchase the re-designed 2008 model when it hits stores later this year.

Gotta start making better money first though, :cool:
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i was kinda too. the new 08 model looks way better (homage to the explorer), imo. the squared off front gives it a more masculine look too, however, i am a little repulsed with the chrome grill. so 90's! Ford dropped $1000 to compete with the Patriot and such which makes it more a candidate. 2.4% financing is really tempting too.

honestly, i have to wait to see the Patriot with my own eyes. i cant ignore its a-best looks, but i wish they did a better job with the int styling. my decision will be made in the summer/fall, but im confident itll be either the Jeep or Ford.
 
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Right now, the only Ford I would consider over the Patriot is the never-made retro Bronco

http://seriouswheels.com/cars/top-2004-Ford-Bronco-Concept.htm

I actually saw this concept vehicle in person a few months ago at the Seattle Auto Show. It was awesome! Too bad the Patriot isn't being offered in a 2-dr body style like the Cherokee was. I just don't need 4 doors.
 
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King said:
I'm obsessed with the Ford Escape and am hoping to purchase the re-designed 2008 model when it hits stores later this year.

Gotta start making better money first though, :cool:
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Before getting too obsessed with the Escape, take a long look at the back suspension of that vehicle. It looks as if you run over a match stick, it will snap.

While I'm not a fan of Ford cars, they do have good trucks. It amazes me that Ford doesn't have a true off-road vehicle in its lineup to compete with the Wrangler.
 
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HoosierMud said:
Before getting too obsessed with the Escape, take a long look at the back suspension of that vehicle. It looks as if you run over a match stick, it will snap.

While I'm not a fan of Ford cars, they do have good trucks. It amazes me that Ford doesn't have a true off-road vehicle in its lineup to compete with the Wrangler.
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When I get my first car, it will either be a Patriot or Ford Escape. If the Patriot was available in V6 i'd probablly go for that, but the 2008 Escape is more powerful and looks awesome!
http://www.fordvehicles.com/suvs/escape/

This might be old news, but I heard that Hummer will be releasing a H4 in 2009 or 2010 that will be very similar to the 4 door Wrangler.
 
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