El Paso Jeep shoppers should make their way to the dealership to test drive a new Patriot today. The capable SUV’s fuel economy and safety features make the Patriot a great deal for new vehicle shoppers.
El Paso, TX -- (SBWIRE) -- 03/23/2011 -- El Paso Jeep dealer Viva Dodge Chrysler Jeep is presenting the updated 2011 Patriot models. With a great fuel economy, top-notch safety features and affordable price, Jeep and SUV drivers alike will enjoy it.
With prices starting at $19,164, El Paso Jeep shoppers will be pleased with what the vehicle has to offer. The vehicle’s estimated EPA fuel economy of 29 mpg highway (23 mpg city) from its five-speed manual transmission I4 engine with 172 hp at 6,000 rpm will impress all. The engine exhibits a maximum towing capacity of 2,000 lbs. and a maximum payload capacity of 1,300 pounds.
The 2011 Jeep Patriot’s Top Safety Pick recognition comes from the plethora of safety features it contains, including multistage front airbags, side-curtain front and rear airbags, optional supplemental front seat-mounted side airbags, optional side torso airbags and engineered crush zones to divert and dissipate impact energy away from passengers.
In addition, the SUV utilize a safety cage structure and front crumple zones for energy absorption during a front impact, door guard beams for side impact protection, a roll-formed steel crossbeam for transferring side-impact energy from one side to the other and front seat active head restraints.
El Paso Jeep shoppers will be happy to know that these features are included, but nobody wants to get in an accident. So, to help avoid accidents, the 2011 Patriot is equipped with electronic stability control, electronic roll mitigation, an antilock brake system, off-road calibration and hill descent control with grade sensing.
Off-road performance is something that consumers shopping at this leading El Paso Jeep dealer look for when searching for a new SUV, so buyers can choose the Trail Rated® Freedom-Drive II™ Off-Road Group with its best-in-class off-road capability.
The off-road Patriot models offer 9.5” of ground clearance, a 29.2-degree approach angle, a 21.8-degree breakover angle and a 34.3-degree departure angle. These vehicles also have a returned suspension with higher spring and damping rates, added rebound springs and a larger rear sway bar, as well as four-wheel independent suspension.
2011 Patriots have a Sentry Key® engine immobilizer to prevent the vehicle from starting unless the correct key is used, making the SUV tough to steal. The cargo lamp also doubles as a removable, battery-operated LED flashlight to help see at night.
SUV shoppers can find out more information about this leading El Paso Jeep dealership’s selection of 2011 Patriots by calling Viva Jeep at 915-412-6933 or going to http://www.elpasojeep.com.
About Viva Chrysler Dodge Jeep
Viva Chrysler Dodge Jeep is a part of the Viva Auto Group that has served El Paso customers with quality cars for over 25 years. Viva Auto Group has grown to encompass 9 major automotive brands, including Chevrolet, Ford, Dodge, Chrysler, Jeep, Nissan, Suzuki, Mitsubishi and Kia.
Through its dealerships, Viva Auto Group sells new and used cars and trucks, arranges financing, provides maintenance and repair services and sells replacement parts. Viva Auto Group attributes its success to continued focus on superior customer service and in providing El Paso consumers with the best value in new and used vehicle sales, auto parts and service and collision repair offered in the borderland region.
Contact:
8434 Gateway E
El Paso, TX, 79907
915-412-6933
http://www.elpasojeep.com/
http://www.vivaautogroup.com/