Great! Can't wait to see one in person!!

 

Man, they look short

 

It looks as if that guy could pick it up and throw it. I can't stand looking at pictures anymore.

 

re:Short

Just a bit longer than the compass!!!! More Jeep though....


Jason

 

COOL! What day will the press embargo be lifted and the reports and pics released to the public?

 

I don't mind the low height. The liberty is way too high. Low roof equals less wind resistance and it's easier to put a kayak up top, not too mention washing/waxing.

The only thing I don't like is the wheels. P215 is too small for this vehicle, should have been P225 or P235. I'd like to lift one 2 inches and throw some P235's on there.

 

I was just about to write pretty much the same posting... word for word. I think that shorter combined with 9" ground clearance means it is more stable on the side hills due to the lower center of gravity.

The wheels definately need to be upgraded... the rims are ok but there needs to be more meat under there with a more agressive tread. Not too much... just a little more though.

All in all,,, it looks great!

Thanks for posting them.

 

I personally find those rims hideous, I like the sports much much better.

I can't wait to see one in person and see if the waiting has been worth it.

I also hope that the guy in the 4th pic is like 7 feet tall.

 

I am not going to sweat their looks since they will be covered with mud most of the time anyways...

It looks like it is about the same height as the little truck next to it... what is that an old S-10?!?!?

 

that is a sport model ... but the wheels are the aluminum's ... the only other wheels offered are the styled steel. i'm really surprised & disappointed that they're only offering alloys in that dark gray. i guess i can look for compass sport wheels on ebay (appear to be the same but not painted dark gray) and switch ... or wait a year until they realize their mistake ...

 

He is tall

Actually, if you look at the first picture, you'll see the guy in the 4th pic is pretty tall!

 

He's tall!!!!!! 6'-4 thats why the patriot looks so small!!!


Jason

Anyone who is local and want to look, I should have them here on display friday.

 

Jason, do you have any pics of the Patriot next to another vehicle for comparison?

 

The pics were taken next to a ford ranger pickup with camper shell...look very closely!!!


5speed vs cvt2????? I can drive a compass and give details, the fdII only avail with auto trans, We are looking to hang out with the DCX guys on the press event, my buddy in service will make this possible!!! Expect an impression from me with a full write and photos!!!



Jason

 

If you go to JEEP.com you will see that the height of a patriot is 64" including the roof rail , making the roof around 5 foot high . A 2-3" lift with bigger tires might put the roof to eye level to a 6 foot man . Sorry for the disappointment.

 

Thanks for posting the pics, jdemonto. Please keep us informed of your driving impressions, particularly the 5spd vs. CVT.

 

The wheels are very similar to the old Cherokee Classic wheels. I don't think that was on accident.

 

I too was hoping that Jason could get a pic of the Patriot next to the Compass. And, the original Cherokees are not all the big either.

 

Ok...let's see how well this worked.

Sorry for the quality...they're cell phone pics, after all. And had I been there to coordinate the parking of these two vehicles, they would have lined up much better. I didn't take any front or back pics in order to protect license plate info.

Here are pics I took today when I saw a Compass parked next to a Cherokee.

 

So Jason, are they all sitting there at Airpark waiting for the press gig next week??

 

reatriots

They just got in around 6PM and it was too dark for photos, I will try in the AM if they unloaded them.


Jason

 

They just got in around 6PM and it was too dark for photos, I will try in the AM if they unloaded them.


Jason

Is there a special date to launch?

 

Found out they will be testing these at fourpeaks all week!!!!

Jason

Compass



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Like I said before if anyone wants to see one send me a PM,thanks

 

That silver looks really good! I am also interested in the khaki.

I can't wait.

 

All sport 4x4 models???

 

I've got to be honest...I like the blue. As far as the shortness of the vehicle goes.....a) your still sitting higher than any car, b) some of us will be adding 2 - 4 inches as soon as possible, c) my Blazer isn't exactly the Empire State Building either.

 

more pics!!!

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Thank you Jason!

 

ok i am sorry WTF is COG?

 

center of gravity