Jeep Wrangler Tops List for 3rd Year in a Row

If there is one thing that fans and critics can agree on, it’s the quality of the Jeep Wrangler.

As shown in the Sacramento Bee, the Wrangler is appearing for the third year in a row on Kelley Blue Book’s Best Resale Value in its class. It’s also the second year that the Jeep has been on the Top 10 list.

As Eric Ibara, director of residual consulting for Kelley Blue Book, notes about the third year win for the Jeep, “The iconic Wrangler leads the Jeep brand’s residual values. Not only does Jeep Wrangler command a significant amount as a used vehicle but it does so consistently year after year. Not surprisingly, Wrangler again finds itself on Kelley Blue Book’s Top 10 list.”

In case you’re wondering who has been awarding the honors on the Wrangler for years now, Kelley Blue Book’s KBB.com Best Resale Value awards are done by their staff of automotive analysts. They take a look at how well the vehicle can hold its price over five years of ownership.

Drivers know a good deal when they see one. That’s one way of seeing it with Wrangler seeing a spike in sales. Stop by Bayside Chrysler Jeep Dodge and take one for a test drive to see what all the hype is about. You can view the rest of the Jeep family online with our Showroom. Like our Facebook page and follow us on Twitter for more Jeep news and offers at the dealership.

Jeep Wrangler & Grand Cherokee Win Big

Jeep brand is no stranger to being handed awards for their quality vehicles. The Jeep Wrangler was given the “2012 Best Off-Road SUV for the Money” by US News and World. Autobytel has also given the Wrangler “Jeep of the Year.” That’s just a few of the many awards given to not only the Wrangler but to all of Jeep’s line up. Today it was announced, however, that the trophy case is about to get a little bigger. Jeep Wrangler has been given the “Total Cost of Ownership” by Kelley Blue Book and “Best Resale” from Kiplinger’s Personal Finance. The Jeep Grand Cherokee was also given the Motorweek Drivers’ Choice award.

“We’re delighted that the Jeep Wrangler and Grand Cherokee have received this recognition from these influential, opinion-leading media organizations,” said Mike Manley, the President and CEO of Jeep Brand. “These awards are especially meaningful because they focus on the customer. The MotorWeek award is specifically chosen from the buyers’ point of view, while the awards from Kelley Blue Book and Kiplinger’s focus on value for the customer – which Jeep vehicles consistently deliver.”

All the awards that are taking up space on a trophy case at Jeep may be starting to have a profound impact on people’s buying choice. Jeep saw a considerable rise in sales during the month of January by 37 percent. 2011 saw an increase of 44 percent.

You can view the entire Jeep line up on Bayside’s website. Be sure to follow on Facebook and Twitter as well to stay up to date on all the latest deals and news.

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Jeep Wrangler

According to Four Wheeler magazine, it’s the best 4×4 vehicle of the decade.  To Cars.com it’s the best new car for off-roaders.  It’s been awarded the top domestic brand residual value in 2010.  One of the most iconic Jeeps on the market for its performance and look, the Jeep Wrangler is the perfect choice for anyone looking to take the road less traveled.
With the Jeep Wrangler you don’t have to choose between your favorite car and paying more for gas thanks to its 10 percent increase in gas efficiency.  That’s going to come in handy when driving around with the 3.6 liter Pentastar V6 engine powering any drive on the back roads of America now with 40 percent more horsepower, 10 percent more torque, and 26 percent faster 0-60 mph.  You can expect to be on the road more and in the station less with the new Jeep Wrangler.
It continues the iconic look incorporating it’s classic look of the seven slotted grille and round headlamps that the Jeep Wrangler is best known for.  It’s also the only 4×4 on the market that is convertible with its open-air design, perfect for that jaunt out in the wilderness.  It’ll be a smooth ride, the Jeep Wrangler is built with comfort in mind.  The insides is lined with only the best of soft-touch materials allowing for a peaceful ride thanks for the vehicles improved NVH (Noise, Vibration, Handling).  It also comes with audio controls right on the steering wheel, allowing easy access and control over the Infinity Premium Sound system that has seven speakers for giving the best possible listen to any radio station or song.  When you add on the ability to have front seats, already decked out in leather trim, heated it’s just too hard to want to turn down.

According to Four Wheeler magazine, it’s the best 4×4 vehicle of the decade.

Jeep is proud about their 4WD in their car brands.  To showcase just how proud they are of the quality, they have their own badge that is found on all of the 4x4s that pass every test they throw at them.  It’s the Jeep Trail Rated badge and if it’s on the jeep, then be guarantee that it’s been rigorously tested to be approved.  In order to get that badge it must pass in the following categories:
・    Articulation
・    Maneuverability
・    Water Fording
・    Ground Clearance
・    Traction
This is where the Wrangler really gets to show off it’s stuff.  It has the most traction of any Wrangler EVER.  Best in class water fording capability (which is up to an astonishing 30 inches of water).  Best in class ground clearance and even best in class turning diameter.  That’s a lot of best in class wins for the Wrangler and it comes for a reason.
Moving on to the engine of this amazing machine, it’s all about the 3.6L Pentastar V6.  With the ability to deliver 285 horsepower and 260 lb-ft of torque, you’d expect it to have to come at a cost.  Not really, in fact, this engine offers an improvement in the fuel efficiency, giving up to 21 miles per gallon on that venture out to the Adirondacks for the weekend.  It comes with two options for the transmission, the first being a five speed automatic and the other being a six speed manual transmission.
A Jeep this good makes sure to maintain that quality it brags about all the way into the protection it offers the driver and any passengers.  A prime example of the lengths Jeep goes to make you safe and sound is the sports bar that uses high strength steel to improve the side impact performance as well as control when at highway speeds.  The airbags that the Wrangler has is multistage for both the driver and front passenger.  There is also side supplemental airbags.  For even more peace of mind, there are available seat mounted side airbags that deploy from the outboard side of the seat that enhances the protection for the head and thorax should a side impact occur.  In all, Jeep earns it’s bragging rights with the quality of the drive and the safety that it ensures anyone driving or riding.

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