2009 Jeep Patriot Limited 4WD

The 2009 Jeep Patriot Limited 4WD shares a drivetrain and most features with the Patriot Limited 4X2 trim, with a few exceptions. The Limited 4WD does not come with an auxiliary power outlet or front passenger fold-flat seat, but it does have foglamps and Jeep’s Freedom-Drive I 4WD drive system. This four-wheel-drive system operates without driver input while on-road, anticipating the need for more traction and then transferring the necessary power to the rear wheels and adjusting those wheels accordingly for continued control while cornering. The automatic nature of this system helps to maintain fuel efficiency – the Limited 4WD gets 21 city/24 highway mpg, almost identical to the Limited 4X2. The driver can activate the off-road mode and lock in the four-wheel drive to balance the power between the front and rear wheels, which is ideal for deep snow, sand, and other especially difficult conditions.

By Tim O'Sullivan