We blasted the Jeep Compass for an interior that was overrun with hard, shiny plastic. The same goes for the Patriot, but at least it offers superior styling, can be Trail Rated, and starts $1,000 less. Still, we’ve seen better materials in stripped Korean econoboxes. Get past that issue, and there’s little to dislike inside the Patriot. The vinyl cargo floor can hold up to 250 pounds and a fold-out iPod holder is borrowed from the Patriot’s platform mate, the Dodge Caliber. Rear visibility is quite good, but the vast expanse between the driver and the top of the windshield serves to limit the forward view, especially when stopped next to an overhead red light.