Jeep Preps New Wrangler Polar in Time for Winter

Posted on October 24, 2013 by baysideadmin

Winter is coming.

The Jeep Wrangler Polar is built to handle the icy conditions that come from living so far south of The Wall (or Antarctica as they call it these days). The new special edition is expected to be out before the end of month, just in time to help Jeep drivers welcome in the wintery goodness.

The Wrangler Polar certainly looks the part. The exterior is coated in an icy blue color along with black accents. It’s clear that Jeep is trying to sell an image of a winter-capable jeep with the Wrangler Polar. That ability isn’t just on the outside, however, as the Wrangler Polar is able to help its passengers fight the cold with such features as heated leather seats.

In order to deal with the winter conditions, the Wrangler Polar comes equipped with the 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 engine. This makes it capable of 285 hp and 260 ft-lbs of torque. The miles per gallon come out to 21 miles and, according to Jeep, provides the low-end torque needed for off-roading.

Also standard on the Wrangler Polar is the Standard Trac-Lok limited slip rear differential, which helps driving in severe conditions, such as icy roads.

As with most special editions of this nature, the Wrangler Polar will have a limited run. There is only 4500 models expected with this run, so if you’re interested, best to start planning ahead.

You can start your hunt for the Wrangler Polar by contacting us at Bayside Chrysler Jeep Dodge. We work with everyone, especially those with bad credit, to find the right new or used vehicle to suit their lifestyle. Be sure you like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter for more news and monthly specials.

Bayside Chrysler Jeep Dodge Text Messaging Service

Posted on September 21, 2013 by baysideadmin

Bayside CJD SMS Service

Attention Bayside Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram Customers. We are pleased to announce that we can now communicate with you via text messaging!

By opting into our text program, our Service Department can notify you when your vehicle is ready for pick up after being serviced, remind you of necessary maintenance and service for your vehicle, or advise you of important recalls. Utilizing text messaging not only gives you real time notifications, but means you have one less phone call to worry about.

To opt in to this feature, text “Subscribe 43692 ” to 30629. Message & Data Rates May Apply. Up to 10 msgs/month. Text STOP to 30629 to cancel. Text HELP to 30629 for info.

Also, next time you visit our Service Department, be sure to add your cell phone number to your customer record for future text messages.

If you have any questions about our text program, give us a call at 718-229-8700 or email us atkatiem@baysidecjd.com.

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2014 Jeep Cherokee Gets MPG Rating

Posted on September 7, 2013 by baysideadmin

There’s comes a time when you write about something, and look at something, that’s coming out and realize you’ve dissected all you can really get off other people’s assessment and photos. That’s when frustration sets in and you just tap your foot while waiting for the clock to click down. Anticipation has been replaced by wanting to have it already. Think of it like a kid anxiously waiting for that new train set they know is downstairs but they have to wait for Santa to put it under the tree so they can feign surprise in the morning. Yeah, just like that. Anyway, this tangent is supposed to set up just wanting the 2014 Jeep Cherokee to get here already.

What’s left to even hype up at this point? The look, and the changes that come with it, have been examined to an absurd level. Well, the next news trickling out of the Jeep PR machine is the mileage information.

The 2.4-liter standard engine that is available with the Jeep Cherokee is said to get 22 miles per gallon in the city and 31 mpg on the highway. The four-wheel drive version lessens the mpg to 21 in the city and 28 on the highway. In comparison, the higher performance engine, the 3.2-liter Pentastar V6, gets a city mpg of 19 and highway mpg of 28. The four-drive version gets 19 city mpg and 28 highway mpg.

In terms of stacking up to the competition, the Jeep Cherokee holds up. The Chevy Equinox with standard engine gets 22 in the city and 32 highway mpg.

For more information on the 2014 Jeep Cherokee or other Jeep products, make sure to contact Bayside Chrysler Jeep Dodge. Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter for more Jeep news and to see our monthly parts and service specials.

Source: Automotive Discovery