The Patriot’s open tailgate doesn’t leave a lot of headroom; our five-foot-eight-inch tall editor had to take care not to damage his few remaining functioning follicles. A handle is featured on the inside of the tailgate, and when a Boston Acoustics sound system is ordered, a fold-down speaker box is added, as is a subwoofer on the right wall of the cargo area. The plastic floor features a diamond plate pattern and sits atop an optional full-size spare tire. With the split rear seat folded, the Patriot offers up to 54.2 cubic feet of cargo space, with handy tie-downs included for keeping items secure. A rear cargo light and flashlight are featured on the Patriot Limited.