Posted by Monroeville Chrysler Jeep on 7:48 AM
Jeep has come out with a blacked out Altitude (with attitude!) in response to a large consumer push to completely black out their cars. What do you think of the design so far?
Jeeps are fun all-purpose vehicles, not sinister. But Jeep noticed that some buyers were tricking out their vehicles to make them look a little, well, evil, with blacked wheels and other touches.
That has led to a new Jeep line with the unexpected name of Altitude. "Attitude" would be more appropriate, so Jeep marketing chief came up with a compromise, calling them the "Altitudes with attitude."
Instead of bouncing over mountaintops, the Altitudes are aimed at tearing around rough asphalt in cities. Jeep is focusing its Altitude marketing efforts in Los Angeles, Miami and Houston.
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Posted by Monroeville Chrysler Jeep on 8:03 AM
Jeep is coming out with 4 new models by 2014, and an entire new string of cars by 2016. The Jeep Liberty, Patriot, Jeepster, and Wagoneer will soon be unveiled.
We brought you the news earlier this week that the Jeep Grand Cherokee would enter a new generation in 2016 but before the new top of the line Jeep arrives in 2016; the other models currently in the Jeep lineup will be revamped and a pair of new models will be introduced.
The first revamped model will be the midsized Jeep Liberty, which will be built on a modified version of the Compact US Wide platform (CUSW) that currently underpins the 2013 Dodge Dart. The new Liberty is expected to arrive sometime next year with the option of rear- or all-wheel drive and the buyers’ choice of an inline 4 or V6 engine. This is one vehicle that Chrysler has not been subtle about so it comes as no surprise.
Next, for 2014 there could be three new Jeeps with one revamped model in the new Patriot and two new models, including the new Jeepster and the new Grand Wagoneer.
The new Jeep Patriot arriving for 2014 will effectively replace both the current Patriot and the current Jeep Compass as the only compact SUV in the lineup. This new ute will be built in the USA with an inline-4 engine with either front wheel drive or all wheel drive and if we had to guess; we would expect to see a manual and automatic transmission although the automatic could be a new dual clutch unit. There will likely also be an Alfa Romeo model based closely on the next generation Patriot.
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Posted by Monroeville Chrysler Jeep on 11:54 AM
The 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee has received another great review, this time as a car for the family. Not only does the Cherokee work well in a city for everyday chores, but it has everything you'll need to take on the open open road.
For families surrounded by concrete jungles rather than natural terrain, the 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee can be a lot more SUV than is needed on a day-to-day basis, but its stylish looks and powerful engine will win more than a few families over.
After its 2011 redesign, the Grand Cherokee seemed to be new in every way: new engine, new looks, new attitude. I was surprised by how upscale it seemed upon saddling in; after all, there's quite a beast -- a 290-horsepower V-6 -- beneath that hood. With its good-looking makeover and impressive performance chops, the Grand Cherokee is sure to appeal to both Mom and Dad. If your family is one that battles snow, sleet and hail, you'll definitely appreciate the various driving modes the Grand Cherokee has to offer, too.
On the streets of L.A., I had a different driving experience. With the SUV's large frame and all that power, I felt like that proverbial bull in a china shop. It felt too bloated when I drove down one-way streets or needed to parallel park. I certainly had no problems with acceleration and keeping up with the speed of traffic in the Grand Cherokee, but it was never smooth. It was difficult to find the right balance when moving forward without lurching ahead or stopping abruptly.
A base Grand Cherokee starts at $28,120 (including a $925 destination charge), but my test car, a Limited 4X4 trim with the optional Preferred Package and Media Center, cost $42,080.
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Posted by Monroeville Chrysler Jeep on 7:58 AM
The Chrysler 300 and Jeep Grand Cherokee, along with the Chrysler 300, have been awarded the Best in Class Vehicle Satisfaction Awards by AutoPacific. Both cars exhibit the best performance in their perspective categories, meaning you can expect nothing but the best from you Chrysler.
Chrysler Group LLC announced today that the automotive research group AutoPacific has named Chrysler 300 as "Best in Class Vehicle Satisfaction" for the "Large Car" category, and Jeep® Grand Cherokee, for the second year in a row, won the "Premium Mid-Size SUV" category.
"We are honored to have the Chrysler 300 and Jeep Grand Cherokee receive awards for 'Best in Class Vehicle Satisfaction' by AutoPacific," said Reid Bigland, Head of U.S. Sales and President and CEO – Dodge Brand. "Recognition from our buyers underscores our efforts towards improving quality and customer satisfaction at Chrysler."
"The Chrysler 300 is the reincarnation of the image-heavy original. Now with more finesse but no less personality, the 300 owners are the most satisfied of any buying a large car today," said George Peterson, President, AutoPacific. "The Grand Cherokee wins the best in class Vehicle Satisfaction Award for the second year in a row. Grand Cherokee owners gain their satisfaction through the overall capability and quality of the vehicle's design."
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Posted by Monroeville Chrysler Jeep on 7:38 AM
Chrysler won an OBIE award for its Jeep Wrangler campaign featured on the Jeep Wrangler Call of Duty:MW3 Special Edition billboard. The billboards back lighting changes depending on if its daytime or nighttime, each revealing a unique background.
The OBIE award is issued by the Outdoor Advertising Association of America, recognizing unique campaigns through many forms of advertising and while the overall campaign featuring the Jeep Wrangler Call of Duty: MW3 Special Edition went far beyond the billboards – it was a trio of electroluminescent billboards located Los Angeles, Chicago and New York that claimed this award.
Created by the advertising agency Global Hue, these three billboards used “patented low voltage electroluminescent Light Tape lamps” to show an image that looks like it was caught using a night vision camera – similar to the images shown during night-fight segments of the incredible first person shooting game Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3. During the day, these high tech billboards in LA, Chicago and New York show the Jeep Wrangler climbing over a large boulder out in the middle of a rugged, mountainous landscape. Along with this scenic image of the Wrangler conquering the wilderness is the tagline “The Toughest Vehicle In The World”, with the Jeep and Call of Duty MW3 logo on the other side. Once the sun goes down, the image changes (as shown on the right in the green portion of the image), with a night vision-style look at the Jeep Wrangler climbing over a badly damaged vehicle (it looks a little like a Scion tC) in a war ravished location. The same tagline accompanies this image but “Any World” is added to the war scene. This unique use of the Jeep in identical positions but in very different locations won the Chrysler Group the OBIE.
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Posted by Monroeville Chrysler Jeep on 9:23 AM
The 2012 Jeep J-12 concept is an excellent throwback that shows just what Jeep is capable of. With a larger than life build, the J-12 is big enough to handle anything the outdoors can throw at it. What do you think of the concept so far?
The Jeep J-12 concept is essentially an extended version of Mopar’s recently introduced JK-8 pickup conversion kit for the Jeep Wrangler. The rear of the Wrangler Unlimited’s frame was extended 18 inches, allowing the spare tire to be relocated under the bed floor and making the cargo box a full six feet in length. A custom hood and front fender set was created as a nod to aficionados of the beloved Jeep Gladiator series trucks.
Off-road muscle has been improved with the addition of the new Mopar three-inch suspension lift kit, as well as Teraflex sway bars controlling ARB air-locker equipped Dynatrac D-44 and D-60 axle assemblies. Traction is handled through classic 36-inch tires mounted on 16-inch steel wheels.
The cabin of the J-12 concept has been “dressed down” in support of a basic truck theme, with the carpet being replaced by rugged truck bed liner, and the bucket seats re-crafted into a modern version of a bench seat, trimmed in white with a whimsical plaid pattern.
Further highlights include a Mopar fuel-filler door, Mopar slush mats, Tom Woods custom driveshafts and Katzkin seat trim.
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Posted by Monroeville Chrysler Jeep on 7:12 AM
The 2012 Jeep Compass offers performance, style, and comfort. More than that, it is a fun drive fit for a wide range of drivers. Car enthusiasts love it for its raw power, and commuters prefer it for its utilitarian prowess.
The compass is an interesting addition to the Jeep family of on and off-road vehicles. It is much smaller than the boxy, rugged-looking, go-anywhere Jeep Wrangler, but offers a lot in terms of comfort instead of off-road driving capabilities. It is still a Jeep, however, and can roam through small streams – or large, deeper ones if you spring for the optional “Freedom Drive” off-road package – or get you through all sorts of unpleasant road conditions.
On the outside, the Compass stands just a shade over five feet tall and looks like a smaller version of the Jeep Grand Cherokee with its same trademark, wide-toothed grill, extra-wide stance, sculpted sides, and flat, black, inset door handles.
Under the hood, the Compass has a modest 2.4-liter, four-cylinder aluminum engine producing a modest 172 horsepower and 165 pound-feet of torque. That’s not going to turn the Compass into a race car like its 150-mile-an-hour big brother, the Grand Cherokee SRT-8. But it is more than enough power for a compact like this to stay ahead of traffic. And in locked 4-wheel, low gear it is powerful enough to tow 1,000 pounds and pull the car through sucking mud or deep snow, and roll easily up wet, bumpy, 30-degree slopes.
