I have the 2008 Jeep Patriot. It is a great improvement from my Ford Focus. I have a dog and travel 100+ miles a day. It is incredibly comfortable and convenient. I have the CVT with a 4 cylinder engine. I took it out to Colorado and it did amazing in the mountains. The CVT took care of most of the braking for me. I have power everything and a 15V plug in as well ( I am able to charge my phone without buying the extra car charger and keeping my laptop going without buying a spare battery). I also love the fact that the back seats and passenger seat folds all the way down. I ski and mountain bike...