2014 Jeep Compass and Patriot get available PowerTech six
The 2014 Jeep Compass and Patriot are here, and as expected, the big news is the availability of a six speed automatic transmission on certain models. The transmission, sourced from PowerTech (a subsidiary of Hyundai) will attempt to address the noise, vibration and harshness issues suffered by older CVT equipped models by using noise resistant gears. It has a long sixth gear to improve fuel economy, but Jeep hasn't revealed the mileage numbers for the auto equipped models yet.
The new automatic will be available as an option on the Sport trim of both spec, and as standard on Latitude and Limited models. It can be had in front wheel drive versions or those equipped with the optional Freedom Drive I. It can't be specified with the Freedom Drive II, however, the full time four wheel drive package with a low range gear sticks with the unloved CVT2L Continuously Variable Transmission.
With their expected demises perhaps a year away, not much has changed otherwise. Engines are either the 2.0 liter four cylinder with 158 horsepower and 141 pound feet of torque or the 2.4 liter four cylinder with 172 hp and 165 lb ft, and the five speed manual transaxle is still in the mix.
The Compass gets a catalog's worth of shiny trim pieces to mark its last year, including plated upper grille trim with a "mold in color Billet Silver grille texture," new headlight, fog light and taillight inner bezel treatments for the various trims, painted mirror caps, optional new 18 inch wheels for the Limited and an available backup camera. Inside are new trim options on the Latitude like a sport mesh and vinyl seat, and on the Limited, trims like Saddle Brown perforated leather seating. The Patriot gets no changes other than the addition of front seat mounted airbags.
The price of the Patriot hasn't changed, sticking with an MSRP of $15,995 (plus $995 destination). The press release below doesn't mention the price of the Compass, so don't be shocked if it gets goosed a bit from the $19,495 MSRP of the 2013 model.
Stay tuned for live shots from the floor of the Detroit Auto Show later today. The two updated baby Jeeps will be in showrooms the second quarter of this year, and there's plenty of reading to be done in the official announcement below. Manufacturers Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of $15,995, the 2014 Jeep Patriot is the best priced SUV in America. The 2014 Patriot is unmistakably a Jeep, designed to appeal to compact SUV buyers who want traditional Jeep styling with best in class off road capability at an affordable price.
Patriot offers consumers segment leading 4x4 capability and excellent fuel efficiency along with rugged exterior styling and clever interior features.
"Jeep Patriot delivers best in class 4x4 capability with an iconic Jeep design," said Mike Manley, President and CEO Jeep Brand,
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Packed with standard features that provide value and convenience for drivers and passengers, the 2014 Jeep Patriot standard features include: front seat mounted side air bags, electronic stability control,
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In addition to the standard features, the 2014 Jeep Patriot offers an array of clever features consumers will appreciate whether commuting to work,
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For 2014, the Jeep Patriot continues to offer an All weather Capability Group option which includes Goodyear 17 inch all terrain tires, all season floor mats,
tory burch flats, daytime running headlamps, engine block heater and tow hooks, making the Patriot the most capable compact SUV off road and in all weather conditions.
6F24 six speed PowerTech automatic transmission
Available for the first time in most 2014 Jeep Patriot models is the world class 6F24 six speed automatic Independently developed by PowerTech and refined for application in the 2014 Jeep Patriot, the six speed automatic is fully electronic and designed for fuel efficiency and improved performance.
Compact and lightweight, the 6F24 eliminated many potential extra engineering efforts from a packaging standpoint with the chassis layout. Overall length of the transmission is 378.5 mm.
The six speed automatic features a closely aligned 5.46 gear spread that provides nearly imperceptible shifting from launch through highway speeds. With a 4.21 first gear and standard Auto Stick for manuallike shifting,
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With a 0.77 sixth gear, engine rpm is significantly reduced at highway speeds for optimal fuel efficiency. The stepped shift schedule across all six gears is designed for optimal fuel economy in city driving as well. Customers will notice extremely quiet operation throughout the gear ranges with the use of noiseresistant gears that effectively reduce noise, vibration and harshness (NVH).
The final drive ratio when mated to the 2.0 liter I 4 engine is 3.648. When mated to the 2.4 liter I 4 engine both the 4x2 and 4x4 versions will have a final drive ratio of 3.367.
The new six speed transmission also helps reduce cost of ownership and maintenance costs with its fill for life design. There is no transmission dipstick, and transmission filter or fluid changes are not required under normal driving conditions.
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