2016 Jeep Patriot vs. 2016 Toyota RAV4 at Gillman Chrysler Jeep® Dodge RAM

Drivers that are looking for a capable and affordable small crossover SUV should keep in mind the 2016 Jeep Patriot! This small crossover SUV offers drivers a comfortable and spacious interior, above-average off-road capability, and great available features that all come at an attractively priced. We're excited about this fun and comfortable SUV at your local Houston Jeep dealers, Gillman Chrysler Jeep Dodge RAM, and know that local Texas drivers will too! To find out more about why you should pick this new Jeep model, keep reading here to see how it sets itself apart from the rest of the pack!

The 2016 Jeep Patriot seats up to five passengers and comes in two trim levels: Sport and Latitude, as well as two notable sub-trims. The Sport gets the appearance-related Sport SE package, while the Latitude can get the High Altitude Edition. Drivers have the option of a variety of powertrain configurations: the base engine is a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that generates 158 horsepower and 141 pound-foot of torque and can be a paired with front-wheel drive and a five-speed manual, or the up-level engine that is a 2.4-liter four-cylinder that has an output of 172 horsepower and 165 pound-foot of torque that can be equipped with front-wheel drive, and either the Freedom Drive I or Freedom Drive II all-wheel drive systems. It also comes with the five-speed manual but can be paired to a six-speed automatic. In testing by the IIHS, it earned the top score of "Good" in the moderate-overlap frontal-offset, side impact, rear crash performance, and roof strength tests. Available features include a touchscreen with the infotainment system, rearview camera, navigation, remote ignition, and more!

The four-door 2016 Toyota RAV4 seats five and comes in four trim levels: LE, XLE, SE, and Limited. It comes powered by a 2.5-liter four-cylinder that produces 176 horsepower and 172 pound-foot of torque. It comes paired to a six-speed automatic transmission and front-wheel drive, while drivers can opt for all-wheel drive. In testing by the NHTSA, it earned a five-star overall rating as well as a five-star overall rating in total side protection. Available tech and safety features include a touchscreen interface with the Entune infotainment system, Bluetooth phone and audio connectivity, smartphone app integration, blind-spot warning system, forward collision warning, rear cross-traffic alert, and lane-departure warning.

At your Jeep dealership near Pearland, Gillman Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM, our team loves this engaging and capable crossover SUV! It offers drivers above-average off-road ability, as well as engaging and dynamic powertrains. To find out more about everything that the 2016 Jeep Patriot has to offer, head on down to your Houston Jeep dealership to speak to a member of our team and get set up on a test drive today!