Relax — 2010 Jeep® Patriot is in your corner. Bolstering the U.S. government's highest rating for side-impact crash testing — Five Stars^{en_own_star_ratings} — you can be confident that multi-stage driver and front passenger airbags^{en_always_sit_properly_front}, supplemental side-curtain airbags^{en_always_sit_properly_front}, roll-sensing technology and a safety cage fashioned of high-strength steel are on guard, working to keep you safe in the event of a side-impact collision.

Kelley Blue Book's kbb.com has selected 2008 Jeep® Patriot as one of the Top 10 Coolest New Cars under $18,000, stating: "Patriot sets itself apart by featuring all the utility and features of its twin brothers [Dodge Caliber, Jeep® Compass] but also adding an off-road capability and Jeep purity."

If there's one thing the folks in Texas know, its toughness. And if there's one thing Jeep® vehicles are known for — it's the confidence that they can handle anything you or the state of Texas can dish out. This year, the Texas Auto Writers Association in conjunction with the 2009 Texas Truck Rodeo the award, bestowed Compact Sport Utility Vehicle of Texas, to the 2010 Jeep Patriot Limited 4x4.