Jeep Announces New SUV Model

Posted on December 31, 2012 by baysideadmin

As part of a bigger expansion plan, Jeep has announced that it will be producing a smaller SUV model at its plant in Melfi, Italy.

This new SUV is not the previously announced replacement for the Jeep Compass and Patriot but rather a whole new model. Even though the new, smaller SUV will be built in Italy, Jeep plants in the United States have no need to fear. The Compass/Patriot replacement will be built in the United States, and Chrysler currently plans on adding over 1,100 workers to the Toledo plant next year.

Chrysler’s majority owner Fiat expects that production of this smaller SUV and another new Fiat model at the Melfi plant will help the local economy as well as increase auto sales in Europe. Also, the Melfi plant has been underutilized of late, and it makes sense to put it to good use.

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Jeep Fans: What to Expect in 2013

Posted on December 13, 2012 by baysideadmin

Christmas is right around the corner and New Years right behind that. For Jeep fans, a new year beings with it a new outlook for the brand.

Motor Authority has the break down of what to expect from Jeep in 2013. First up will be the big reveal of the 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Plans for the unveiling are set for the Detroit Auto Show in January of 2013. Not much is known at this point other than a modern style change. There is a new 3.0 liter V-6 turbodiesel variant known as the “Eco-Diesel.” Estimates have it at 241 horsepower and 406 pound-feet of torque with 28 mpg fuel economy.

Next up will be the new Liberty Jeep has planned for May 2013. The auto maker wants to help the Liberty capture a whole new part of the driving community by designing it to be more comparable to the Honda CR-V and the Toyota RAV4. In order to accomplish that goal, the new jeep will be lighter and “better behaved on the road” while still having a next generation all-wheel-drive.

After that, at an unspecified date, Jeep will be bringing out a new kit for the Wrangler. What this is exactly is unknown at this point, but there is some rumors. Jeep is only saying that it’ll allow drivers to do something they’ve never been able to do before.

Also on the list for things to happen in Jeep over the course of the year will be replacing the Jeep Compass and the Jeep Patriot. Speculation has it that the platform responsible for this years new Dodge Dart will be used for the crossover.

There will be plenty more details and surprise as the year comes to be. Nice to know what to be excited from Jeep. Check out the current Jeep line-up online at Bayside Chrysler Jeep Dodge. You can view our new and pre-owned inventory on our website. Like us on Facebook and follow our Twitter to see more Jeep news and eals!

Jeep Readies for the Paris Motor Show

Posted on September 19, 2012 by baysideadmin

Starting September 29^th is one of the biggest car shows of the year. The city of love, Paris, will be hosting the aptly named Paris Motor Show. This years event will play host to some of the year’s biggest world premieres in the auto world. Auto makers the world over will be coming to the city of lights to woo spectators with their new and exciting cars. Jeep is looking to take advantage of that display and is putting their best foot forward by having their best products out in front.

Carscoop says that the Jeep vehicles on display will be the European premieres of three special edition versions. All three of these Jeeps have already been shown off here in the states already. One of the biggest and brightest of the bunch is the incredible Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT Limited Edition. It is available in a bright white finish along with chromed 20-inch alloy wheels and a black-out exterior.

Also being shown off at Paris will be the Jeep Wrangler Moab. Powered by either a 2.8-liter turbo diesel or a 3.6-liter V6 petrol powertrain, The Wrangler Moab is custom made to tackle any environment intrepid drivers want to attempt.

The last of the trio Jeeps is the Compass Overland. It has 18-inch polished alloy wheels and chromed inserts on the front grille on the outside. Inside is the elegance and style of a leather interior with accent stitching and also comes equipped with a 6.5-inch touchscreen and a 40-gigabyte hard disk.

The Paris Motor Show will be a sight to see and Jeep wants to be one of the sights to remember. Be sure to contact Bayside Chrysler Jeep Dodge to schedule yourself a test drive in a Jeep vehicle. You can also view the whole of the Jeep line-up with our website’s Show-Room feature. Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter to see more Jeep news as it happens.