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The 2010 Jeep Patriot sees no major changes. This compact SUV is a companion to Jeep’s Compass, but Patriot has more traditional Jeep styling and enhanced available off-road capability. Sport and Limited trims are available, and both seat 5. A 172-horsepower 2.4-liter 4-cylinder engine is standard. It teams with a 5-speed manual or a continuously variable transmission (CVT) that behaves much like an automatic.

All models are available with front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive without low-range gearing. Available as a credit option on the 2WD Sport is a 158-horsepower 2.0-liter 4-cylinder that teams with a manual transmission or CVT. Optional is an off-road-oriented AWD system that includes low-range gearing and hill-descent control. Available safety features include ABS, traction control, an antiskid system, front-side airbags, and curtain-side airbags. Fold-down tailgate speakers, leather upholstery, a fold-flat front-passenger seat back, and heated front seats are among the options.

Also optional is Chrysler’s Uconnect multimedia suite, which includes a wireless cell-phone link, 30-gigabyte hard drive for storing digital music and picture files, and a navigation system with real-time traffic information.

The 2010 Jeep Liberty lineup gains a new trim level. Liberty shares its basic design with the Dodge Nitro. Joining the base Sport and top-line Limited is the mid-level, off-road-oriented Renegade. All use a 210-horsepower 3.7-liter V6 with a 4-speed automatic transmission. Newly standard is Chrysler’s Interactive Decel Fuel Shut Off, which is designed to save fuel by shutting off the gasoline supply during deceleration. Maximum towing capacity is 5,000 pounds.

Sport and Limited offer rear-wheel drive or Jeep’s Command-Trac part-time 4-wheel drive that should not be left engaged on dry pavement. Optional on the 4WD Sport and Limited and standard on the Renegade is Jeep’s Selec-Trac II 4WD, which can be left engaged on dry pavement. Both include low-range gearing for off-road use. The Liberty has Sky Slider, a retractable canvas roof that opens over both seating rows. Renegade versions have specific exterior trim, wheels, and tires.

Available safety features include ABS, traction control, an antiskid system, and curtain-side airbags. Also offered is Chrysler’s Uconnect multimedia suite, which includes a 30-gigabyte hard drive for storing digital media and picture files, a wireless cell-phone link, and a navigation system with real-time traffic updates.

The 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee sees no major changes pending a redesign due as a 2011 model. This is the smaller of Jeep’s two midsize SUVs. Laredo and Limited trims are offered with rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive that can be equipped with a low-range gear for off-roading. The top-end Overland trim level has been discontinued.

A high-performance SRT8 model has all-wheel drive without the low-range gear. Standard on Laredo and Limited is a 210-horsepower 3.7-liter V6 engine. Optional on both is a 357-horsepower 5.7-liter Hemi V8 that includes Chrysler’s Multi Displacement System cylinder deactivation. The 305-horsepower 4.7-liter V8 and 215-horsepower 3.0-liter turbodiesel V6 have been discontinued. SRT8s have a 420-horsepower 6.1-liter Hemi without cylinder deactivation. Maximum towing capacity ranges from 3500-7400 pounds.

All Grand Cherokees have a 5-speed automatic transmission. Available safety features include ABS, traction control, antiskid system, curtain-side airbags, and front-side airbags. Hill-descent control is available. A navigation system is optional. Also offered is Chrysler’s Uconnect multimedia suite, which can include a wireless cell-phone link, 30-gigabyte hard drive for storing digital music and picture files, and a navigation system.

The 2010 Jeep Compass sees no major changes. This compact SUV shares its basic design with Jeep’s Patriot and the Dodge Caliber. Compass seats 5 and comes with front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. Compass comes in Sport and Limited trims. Standard on all models is a 172-horsepower 2.4-liter 4-cylinder engine. Manual transmission is standard. A continuously variable transmission (CVT) that behaves much like an automatic is optional.

Available as a credit on the front-drive Sport is a 158-horsepower 2.0-liter 4-cylinder that teams with a 5-speed manual transmission or CVT. Maximum towing capacity is 2,000 pounds. Available safety features include ABS, traction control, an antiskid system, curtain-side airbags, and front-side airbags. Leather upholstery and heated front seats are available.

Chrysler’s Uconnect multimedia suite is available, and can include a wireless cell-phone link, 30-gigabyte hard drive for storing digital music and picture files, and a navigation system with real-time traffic information. The new interior includes upgrades to the instrument panel, door trim panel, and center console to go along with chrome accents, a removable carpeted load floor, and illuminated cupholders.

The 2010 Jeep Commander is largely unchanged. This midsize SUV is basically a stretched version of Jeep’s Grand Cherokee. Commander comes in Sport and Limited trims. The Overland model has been discontinued. Each is available with rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. A low-range gear for off-roading is standard on Limited, optional on Sport.

All Commanders seat 7 passengers. Sports have a 210-horsepower 3.7-liter V6 engine. Standard on Limiteds and optional on Sports is a 357-horsepower 5.7-liter Hemi V8 with Chrysler’s Multi Displacement System cylinder deactivation. The 305-horsepower 4.7-liter V8 has been discontinued. All engines team with a 5-speed automatic transmission. Commander is rated to tow up to 3,500 pounds with the V6 and 7,400 pounds with the V8.

Available safety features include ABS, traction control, antiskid system, curtain-side airbags, and front-side airbags. DVD entertainment, navigation system, rearview camera, and power-adjustable pedals are among the options. Also offered is Chrysler’s Uconnect multimedia suite, which can include a wireless cell-phone link, 30-gigabyte hard drive for storing digital music and picture files, and a navigation system.