Rocky Mountain Automotive Press Association Names Jeep Grand Cherokee “SUV of the Year”

Posted on April 18, 2012 by baysideadmin

The most awarded SUV ever is keeping their winning streak going in 2012, snatching up the Rocky Mountain Press Association’s SUV of the Year.

So far this year, the Jeep Grand Cherokee has already won the 2012 MotorWeek Drivers’ Choice Award, Ward’s Top 10 Best Engines, and TFLCar.com’s Top Ten Most Fun to Drive Cars for 2012. The Rocky Mountain Press Association Award, though, is very special. The Jeep brand has always embraced the great outdoors and built cars that are tough enough to handle whatever drivers throw at them. Getting named SUV of the Year from a group that is so familiar with off-road and mountain road driving is pretty fantastic.

You can check out TFLCar’s video review and off-road driving test of the 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee below. Be sure to check out Bayside’s inventory of new and used Jeeps online here, and keep up to date with the latest news from Jeep by liking Bayside on Facebook or following Bayside on Twitter.

Fan Base Helps Jeep Win Automotive Loyalty Award

Posted on March 23, 2012 by baysideadmin

For years, Jeep owners and fans across the country have made Jeep a lifestyle as much as a car brand. Now, Jeep and their fan base are being recognized with a 2011 Polk Award.

Jeep topped off an already great year with the 2011 Polk Award for Most Improved Loyalty to Make. Polk studies trends and marketing in the auto industry, and they are some of the world’s foremost experts on brand loyalty. In 2011, Jeep’s sales increased 44 percent when the industry as a whole saw an 11 percent increase. Even better, the sales have increased for every Jeep model by at least 30 percent, so it isn’t just one popular model holding up the brand.

In 2012, Jeep plans to keep their happy customers coming back by doing what they do best: making great cars. They won awards from Petersen’s 4 Wheel and Off-Road, Four Wheeler Magazine, Popular Mechanics, and AutoWeek Magazine. The Jeep Cherokee is the most awarded SUV of all time, and going into 2012, they plan to win more awards than ever before.

Stop by Bayside Chrysler Jeep Dodge to test drive a Jeep today, and follow Bayside on Facebook and Twitter to get the latest news and promotions from Jeep.

Jeep Patriot

Posted on January 17, 2012 by baysideadmin

Say hello to the least expensive off-road vehicle in its class, the Jeep Patriot. Named Edmunds.com’s 2011 Lowest True Cost to Own SUV under $25,000 makes it an affordable buy for driving either for the city streets or the great outdoors.
When taking this best buy off the road for some grand adventures, it’s definitely an eye catcher. It’s a rugged and distinctive design with the classic boxy shape. This includes the trapezoidal wheel arches and seven vertical slot grille. The Jeep Patriot also has Lower Bodyside accent cladding which shows a commitment to ensuring those looking to go off highway get the best bang for their buck.
The interior design of the Jeep Patriot is very pleasing to the eye. With a sleek and sexy dashboard and soft touch panels for the doors. It has a 4 speaker system and can come equipped with Garmin Navigation. With chrome accents and a hand stitched leather wrapped wheel, it’s very easy to see that only the best in craftsmanship went into the production.
Popping the hood will find a 2.0 liter engine with 16 valves and a horse power of 158 at 6,4000 RPM. With a 5 speed manual transmission drivers can expect to get 23 miles per gallon while in city and 28 once it gets out on the highway. With a 13.6 gallon tank, that lets the vehicle get up to 394 miles on a full tank. The Jeep Patriot is ready to handle all kinds of weather, be it snow, sand, any kind of low traction surface. This is all done thanks to the available Freedom Drive, an active 4 wheel drive system that gives the Patriot the ability to go anywhere and do anything.
Jeep wants to keep you safe no matter where you drive. The optional side torso airbags were named the Top Safety Pick by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. There is also the advanced multistage front airbags for driver and front passenger and for the rear passengers there is the rear airbags. The Patriot itself was constructed with engineered crush zones meant to divert energy from an impact away from the passenger compartment. Jeep also offers a roadside safety kit that includes jump cables, fleece blanket, leather gloves, a flashlight, and even a recovery tow strap. With over 30 safety features for the Patriot, it’s going to be a safe ride.

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