2013 Jeep Patriot: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2013 Jeep Patriot is largely a carryover, with no redesign or major equipment update. The one meaningful change is that front-wheel-drive Sport and Latitude models with the 2.0-liter engine and five-speed manual reach an EPA-estimated 30 mpg highway, up 1 mpg.
About the 2013 Jeep Patriot
1st generation Patriot (2007-2017), in the post-2011 refresh phase; 2013 is a mid-cycle year two model years after the major 2011 styling/interior update.
The Patriot is Jeep’s square-edged compact SUV for shoppers who want Jeep styling and real rough-road credibility in a smaller, lower-cost package. Jeep marketed it around value, fuel economy up to 30 mpg, and genuine bad-weather or trail ability through its Freedom Drive systems, while still offering everyday usefulness through a tall cabin and flexible seats. Compared with softer compact crossovers, the Patriot’s main draw was not polish but a tougher look and a more outdoorsy character.
Sport is the simple entry trim, with stability control, hill-start assist, fog lamps, and a split-folding rear seat. Latitude is the practical middle trim, adding heated front seats, power features, heated mirrors, and more flexible seating. Limited is the comfort-focused version, with a standard 2.4-liter engine, leather-trimmed heated seats, automatic climate control, and a power driver seat.
What changed, by category
2013 Jeep Patriot specs and features by trim
| Feature | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4-Cyl, 2.0 Liter / 4-Cyl, 2.4 Liter | 4-Cyl, 2.4 Liter | 4-Cyl, 2.0 Liter / 4-Cyl, 2.4 Liter |
| Transmission | Manual, 5-Spd w/Overdrive / Auto, CVT w/AutoStick | Auto, CVT w/AutoStick | Manual, 5-Spd w/Overdrive / Auto, CVT w/AutoStick |
| Drivetrain | 2WD / 4WD | 4WD | 2WD / 4WD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 21–23 mpg | 20 mpg | 21–23 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 26–30 mpg | 23 mpg | 26–30 mpg |
| Horsepower | 158–172 hp | 172 hp | 158–172 hp |
| Torque | 141–165 lb-ft | 165 lb-ft | 141–165 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 2000 lb | 2000 lb | 2000 lb |
| Trunk/Cargo | 54.2 cu-ft | 54.2 cu-ft | 54.2 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 39.4 in | 39.4 in | 39.4 in |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Alarm System | |||
| Alloy Wheels | |||
| Fog Lights | |||
| Heated Mirrors | |||
| Power Moonroof | |||
| Power Mirrors | |||
| Roof Rails | |||
| Bluetooth | |||
| Built-In Hard Drive | |||
| Front DVD Entertainment System | |||
| Navigation System | |||
| Satellite Radio | |||
| Subwoofer | |||
| Touch Screen Monitor | |||
| USB Ports | |||
| 115V Power Outlet | |||
| Automatic Air Conditioning | |||
| Heated Front Seats | |||
| Integrated Garage Door Opener | |||
| Leather Seats | |||
| Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel | |||
| Power Driver Seat | |||
| Power Locks | |||
| Power Windows | |||
| Reclining Rear Seats | |||
| Remote Start | |||
| Remote Keyless Entry | |||
| Tilt Wheel | |||
Frequently asked questions
What changed on the 2013 Jeep Patriot compared with the 2012 model?
The main change is a 1-mpg highway fuel-economy improvement for front-wheel-drive Sport and Latitude models with the 2.0-liter engine and five-speed manual. The rest of the lineup largely carries over.
Was the 2013 Jeep Patriot redesigned?
No, the 2013 Jeep Patriot was not redesigned. It remained part of the first generation and carried over the styling and interior updates introduced for 2011.
Which 2013 Jeep Patriot gets an EPA-estimated 30 mpg highway?
Front-wheel-drive Sport and Latitude models with the 2.0-liter engine and five-speed manual reach an EPA-estimated 30 mpg highway.
Did the 2013 Jeep Patriot receive new safety or technology equipment?
No, the 2013 Patriot received no lineup-wide safety or technology update. Its equipment was largely unchanged from 2012.
Did the 2013 Jeep Patriot trim lineup change?
No, the 2013 Jeep Patriot retained the Sport, Latitude, and Limited trim lineup from 2012.