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The Patriot is based on the same engineering platform as the Dodge Caliber and Jeep Compass. The Compass, Jeep's only product that is not "Trail Rated," is more like a compact wagon than an SUV.
The Patriot has higher ground clearance and a more truck-ish shape than its cousins. It's available in either a more rugged "Trail Rated" form or in a more traditional, street-only crossover form.
Together, the Patriot and Compass show that even Jeep, the original SUV brand, has to fight to compete in the softer side of the market.
Jeep Patriot
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