Quite reasonable price for a well equipped AWD mini-SUV.
Far better than the competition. Most AWD mini-SUVs are 18mpg city, the Patriot is 22+. On the highway, I get 26-28mpg.
Sharp, crisp, communicative. You never get the feeling that you are about to lose control; you always know what the vehicle is doing. Very nimble at low speeds.
Supportive and roomy. I can drive for hours without fatigue.
It swallows just about anything. I can haul 8 foot long lumber inside with the tailgate fully latched.