Plenty of Fun...On The Cheap

Edmunds.com calls the Jeep Patriot the least expensive sport utility vehicle to own.

If you’re looking for some inexpensive on- and off-road fun in these challenging economic times, be a patriot. Or buy a Patriot. A study by Edmunds.com reveals that the Jeep® Patriot is the least expensive SUV to own at 48.6 cents per mile.

“Even though gas prices are high, some consumers are still in search of a sport utility vehicle to meet their needs,” said Jesse Toprak, Executive Director of Industry Analysis for Edmunds.com. “For those consumers, vehicles like the Jeep Patriot are relative bargains in their segment.

The Jeep Patriot’s number one ranking is based on Edmunds.com’s True Cost to Own data, which incorporates projected model-specific average vehicle ownership costs consisting of depreciation, financing, taxes, fees, insurance premiums, fuel costs, maintenance and repairs.

“In difficult periods like this, it’s vital that we continue to evolve our products to exceed customers’ needs and the Jeep Patriot does just that,” said Robert Hegbloom, Senior Manager of Jeep Brand Marketing. “By providing great fuel economy, performance, handling and flexibility, all at an affordable price, the Jeep Patriot is a tremendous value.”