Jeep Com-Patriot (Compass) spotted in Brazil
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Jeep Com-Patriot (Compass) spotted in Brazil
The Compass and Patriot are consolidating. Looks like a mini Grand Cherokee! Should sell very well during this CUV craze.
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Yes, we're in an SUV/CUV craze, but I'm not sure this is a good move....... we'll see, though (I don't want to go too far out on a limb predicting). One thing about the Patriot (even though, in non-Trail-Rated versions, it wasn't much different from the Compass mechanically except for body and interior), is that Jeep traditionalists, not surprisingly, generally preferred its much more traditional styling to the Compass. How well those traditionalists will take to the joining of the two remains to be seen.....although it's difficult to classify the former Compass as an SUV to start with, when it was, in reality, a FWD compact-car platform that was totally unsuited for even the most mild off-roading.
Last edited by mmarshall; 09-19-16 at 03:00 PM.
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Yes, we're in an SUV/CUV craze, but I'm not sure this is a good move....... we'll see, though (I don't want to go too far out on a limb predicting). One thing about the Patriot (even though, in non-Trail-Rated versions, it wasn't much different from the Compass mechanically except for body and interior), is that Jeep traditionalists, not surprisingly, generally preferred its much more traditional styling to the Compass. How well those traditionalists will take to the joining of the two remains to be seen.....although it's difficult to classify the former Compass as an SUV to start with, when it was, in reality, a FWD compact-car platform that was totally unsuited for even the most mild off-roading.
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I also wouldn't call any Patriot owner a Jeep traditionalist...
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This really wasn't a debate, that's literally right out of a high level product planner's mouth 2 years ago right around Thanksgiving. There was a very conscious decision not to have twin vehicles in the lineup moving forward but they knew they needed a "classic look" Jeep for an affordable price. Which is the Renegade. But yes, the Renegade is indeed shorter while being a good bit wider.
Last edited by TangoRed; 09-19-16 at 06:06 PM.
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How well those traditionalists will take to the joining of the two remains to be seen.....although it's difficult to classify the former Compass as an SUV to start with, when it was, in reality, a FWD compact-car platform that was totally unsuited for even the most mild off-roading.
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This really wasn't a debate, that's literally right out of a high level product planner's mouth 2 years ago right around Thanksgiving. There was a very conscious decision not to have twin vehicles in the lineup moving forward but they knew they needed a "classic look" Jeep for an affordable price. Which is the Renegade.
They also (obviously) saved a lot of money on the Renegade's design by using what what was basically a Fiat 500X platform, and simply adding a two-box design to it.
But yes, the Patriot is indeed shorter while being a good bit wider.
http://www.jeep.com/model-compare/detailed-chart/?modelYearCode=CUJ201609&variation=1
http://www.jeep.com/model-compare/de...Code=CUJ201605
Last edited by mmarshall; 09-19-16 at 05:49 PM.
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I think you either confused the two or made a typo. (no problem...I've done that a number of times myself, too). Actually, per Jeep's own web site, the Renegade is shorter (166.6") than the Patriot (173.8"). And, the Renegade is also much wider (79.9") vs. the Patriot's 69.2 ". The Renegade's 79.9" width pretty much matches the more or less standard 80-inch of the old American full-size luxury cars of the 60s and early 70s. I did a review of a Renegade a couple of years ago, and it didn't actually seem that wide...but specs don't lie.
http://www.jeep.com/model-compare/detailed-chart/?modelYearCode=CUJ201609&variation=1
http://www.jeep.com/model-compare/de...Code=CUJ201605
http://www.jeep.com/model-compare/detailed-chart/?modelYearCode=CUJ201609&variation=1
http://www.jeep.com/model-compare/de...Code=CUJ201605
Last edited by TangoRed; 09-19-16 at 06:06 PM.
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So where does this model slot in the lineup??? We have the small Renegade, the CR-V/Rav4 sized Cherokee, and the bigger/way more luxurious Grand Cherokee. If this is going for the same price as the Cherokee, its a no brainer which one I'd buy, the Cherokee is just hideious, this concept/future model looks great.
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So where does this model slot in the lineup??? We have the small Renegade, the CR-V/Rav4 sized Cherokee, and the bigger/way more luxurious Grand Cherokee. If this is going for the same price as the Cherokee, its a no brainer which one I'd buy, the Cherokee is just hideious, this concept/future model looks great.
Also don't forget the Cherokee gets the V6, while this will not.
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In between Renegade and Cherokee. The Cherokee is actually a big chunky compared to the CRV. Also look for the Cherokee to begin a push slightly upmarket for the 2018 MY when the front end is...tamed down and the new I4's hit the streets.
Also don't forget the Cherokee gets the V6, while this will not.
Also don't forget the Cherokee gets the V6, while this will not.
Hyundai also straddles the segment somewhat, as the Tucson runs a bit on the small side, and then they have Santa Fe Sport on the larger end, with a smallish Midsize 2-Row Utility vehicle.
#12
This new design throws the whole trendy floating roof thing for a twist. The combination shown here is the exact opposite, with the fronts "unpainted" and the rears painted. Would appear better if there wasn't a chrome window surround blending into the long black region. I find it ridiculous these days we no longer get painted body parts on our pillars, bumpers, and side mirrors, but whatever.
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The front looks very handsome like it's older brother Grand Cherokee. Wonder what powertrain will motivate it? Likely all 4-cylinders. I doubt it'll have an optional V6 like the Cherokee and Grand Cherokee.
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No V6. It will launch with the usual boat anchor FCA I4's. New generation of I4's should be here for the 2018 model year if everything goes according to plan.