Upon experiencing the winter conditions of Canada as an immigrant, I thought that a 4X4 (not an AWD) would be the appropriate vehicle to own. Fuel economy is a major factor so I needed one that would not be too big and heavy but not to small either. I prefer traditional box type 4X4s to sleek curvy ones with straight forward and simple design. When I first saw the Jeep Patriot, I instantly knew this is what I wanted. So far it has lived up to my expectations.