Nope, It's a test mule.

The actual design won't look like that at all. They are testing the suspension and other components for the Patriot.

 

It wont look like that ---because that doesn't look like anything !!!!!That thing is more warthog than mule ...!!

 

While it is the exact same test mule we have seen before, what I find odd is that it appears to have the seven slot grill and black and white swirly camo paint underneath the black covering. I sure hope they aren't serious about that front end and headlights... maybe that's back from when they were planning to replace the Compass and axe the Patriot....

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Looks like a dart hatchback.

 

Well the next-gen Liberty will be based off the Dart chassis...

 

Looks like the Liberty test mule has the exact same design.

 

I was just going to say the same thing! I don't think they know what they are looking at to be honest.

 

I wish we could make it a sticky, something that says test mules are not what the cars will look like. Only an engine with a fake shell.

 

I'm going to see if I can make it neon colored with flashing lights next to it as well..

I wonder if vbulletin can do this for us...

 

at least it hasn't got a sunroof....or if it has, it's sealed with gaffer tape !!!

 

Was there a pic of the real thing somewhere? Or it's always been the mule?

 

Its always been this one, which is said to be a mule

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Scoop!!

I've seen the new Pat without " Mule " disguise , ductape & tarp removed ...wow its a winner......

 

I've seen the new Pat without " Mule " disguise , ductape & tarp removed ...wow its a winner......

Lol! One of pontiacs worst mistakes! Bring back the firebird!!!!!!


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I love the aztek. Came with a tent. Was ahead of its time.

 

Bring back Pontiac in general just not the Aztec sorry lol
I had an old firebird and would love to see a new one. Doesn't look promising at all that we'll ever see another :-/

 

I'm one of those strange people who like the aztek. Not the looks, but it was ahead of it's time and I believe I would be safe to that the Aztek was the first crossover. Sure it is probably one of the biggest reasons for the death of pontiac, but the Aztek carried very high consumer satisfaction index scores. Also it had some great APEAL scores from JD Power (except for exterior style).

 

Is 2014 the last model year? I thought they were suppose to stop making them.

 

They're running the current generation for just a bit longer, but there will be a new generation on a new platform then.

As for the test mule...Take a closer look at those grills...the designs will be similar to the mules. Think about the direction they went with on the Compass and Grand Cherokee bodies= more curves :doh: (appears the Wrangler will be the last resort for Jeep's classic iconic style)

 

Sick and twisted mind to compare an Aztec to a Patriot...LOL.

 

See what happen when the Italians get control of Chrysler Jeep. They want to make car for Europe and then think Americans should buy it. This America not Europe, wake up CEO of Chrysler.

 

I could not find the thread for the new jeeps on the forum but I found this on Fox News' website this morning.

http://www.foxnews.com/leisure/2012/07/05/fiat-500-crossover-teased-jeep-version-to-follow/

 

just another report of a Panda-based model, the Fox blurb on Jeep links to a March 2011 story. Found no pics in any of the links.

At least its not a 'mule' piece

 

Hey Guys,

I think there are too many different threads on the next Jeep Patriot. I've stuck this thread so if you want to comment about any news or updates on the next Patriot. Please do it here.

Thanks,

 

Comparison of the Liberty and Patriot mules I posted 3 months ago... just for reference and side by side photos: http://www.jeeppatriot.com/forum/showthread.php?p=379063

Today I saw Car and Driver came out with photo's of the Jeep Liberty mule, which looks very much the same as the Patriot mule, except bigger. It's nice to see the test mule sporting Yokohama Geolanders. Now I'm just wondering what it will actually look like. The Liberty photo's show an intercooler for a turbo, and has a sticker on the side of the fuel filler door that says "Premium," which they are saying indicates a turbo

Jeep Liberty

Jeep Patriot

Jeep Liberty mule: __________________________________________________Jeep Patriot mule:

 

It looks like a Lexus or Hyundai or Chevy or all the rest of em out there from the back that is. Chrome the Muffler and call it done gotta get em to the Dealer ASP.:doh:

 

Lol well obviously the liberty will have a more exposed exhaust system

 

I'm glad they're going to keep the Patriot around for a little longer. It might not be the most popular model Jeep's ever produced, but it's up there. A lot more popular than the Compasses (that I've noticed anyway). And I could see where they're going with the Liberty/Patriot looking similar. Kinda like how the new Compass' front end looks very similar to the new GC's. I for one actually like how the GC's look (someone a little while back commented about their looks being too rounded I believe), thats the direction that the GC's have been going and it fits that Jeep. But for the Patriot and Liberty? I dont think so. If anything, the body's of both vehicles could just use a little beefing up. A diesel model for the Patriot at least would be nice but we all know how American car manufacturers love to produce diesel's in things not truck related :|

 

From Allpar.com

http://www.allpar.com/SUVs/jeep/2014-cherokee.html

 

I hope the Liberty/Cherokee doesn't look like the GC...

 

X2. I guess until we see it in the showroom, there's still hope.:icon_rolleyes:

 

I agree with all the above comments...that's gotta be the ugliest test mule for a jeep EVER :|