2009 Jeep Patriot Sport 4WD

The 2009 Jeep Patriot Sport 4WD shares a drivetrain and all the basic features with the Sport 4X2 while adding Jeep’s Freedom-Drive I four-wheel-drive system and four-wheel antilock disc brakes. The 4WD system operates automatically while on-road, anticipating the need for more traction and then transferring power to the rear wheels as necessary and modulating those wheels accordingly for continued control while cornering. The automatic nature of this system helps to maintain fuel efficiency – the Sport 4WD gets 21 city/24 highway mpg, nearly identical to the Sport 4X2's mileage. The driver can activate the off-road mode and lock in the four-wheel drive, which evenly balances the power between the front and rear wheels and is ideal for deep snow, sand, and other especially difficult conditions.

By Tim O'Sullivan