Jeepster

Here is another new Jeep model for ya’ll!

After releasing the 2008 model year of the Jeep Compass, Chrysler LLC now releases the features and specs of the company’s entry in the compact sports utility vehicle (SUV) segment - the Jeep Patriot. Like the 2008 Jeep Compass, the 2008 Jeep Patriot also comes with a wide array of new interior and exterior features, plus a host of optional equipments for 2008.

Well, without further endue, check out below for the standard and optional key features of the 2008 Jeep Patriot.

POWERTRAIN
- 2.4-liter World Engine
- Dual Variable Valve Timing (VVT)
- Five-speed manual transaxle
- 172 horsepower (128 kW) and 165 lb.-ft. (222 N•m) of torque

EXTERIOR
* Body-color grille
* Body-color fascias
* Black door handles
* Accent-color liftgate appliqué
* Black side roof rails
* 16-inch styled steel wheels and all-season tires
* Rear window defroster
* Variable intermittent windshield wipers
* Bright side roof rails
* Body-color fascias with bright silver appliqués
* Body-color bodyside moldings
* Fog lamps
* 17-inch aluminum wheels and all-season tires

INTERIOR
* Side-curtain air bags
* ESP
* Brake traction control
* Electronic Roll Mitigation
* Anti-lock front disc/rear drum brakes (4x2 Sport model only) TPM display
* Air conditioning
* AM/FM single-disc CD radio with auxiliary audio input jack and MP3 play capability
* Sentry Key® engine immobilizer system
* Vinyl Tech™ seats
* 60/40 fold-flat rear seats
* Ultra Floor™ vinyl load floor
* Outdoor temperature display
* Silver interior bezels and door arm rests
* 12-volt power outlet
* Manual windows, locks and fold-away mirrors
* Tilt steering wheel
* Dome and cargo lights
* Rear window defroster
* Premium leather-trimmed bucket seats
* Heated leather front seats
* Driver’s seat manual lumbar adjuster
* Leather-wrapped steering wheel with audio controls
* Automatic-dimming rearview mirror
* Universal garage door opener
* TPM display

SAFETY
* Advanced Multi-stage Air Bags
* All-speed Traction Control
* Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) with Brake Traction Control
* Child-protection Rear Door Locks
* LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren)
* Dual-phase Steel Rails and Tunnel Reinforcements
* Head Restraints
* Height-adjustable Seat Belts
* HomeLink Universal Home Security System Transceiver
* Interior Head-impact Protection
* Knee Bolsters
* Removable/Rechargeable LED Flashlight
* Seat-belt Pretensioners
* Side Guard Door Beams in Front and Rear Doors
* Side Occupant Protection System
* Supplemental Seat-mounted Side Air Bags
* Supplemental Side-curtain Air Bags
* Three-point Lap and Shoulder Seat Belts

With these numerous features, I think the 2008 Jeep Patriot is a lot better than its competitors in the segment like Volvo SUV models with Volvo vent visors.