Top 5 Reasons to Love the 2015 Jeep Renegade

Posted on March 5, 2014 by baysideadmin

On Tuesday, Jeep released its first extensive look at the upcoming 2015 Jeep Renegade, including a rundown of all the SUV’s specs, features, and interior/exterior design. What were the top 5 reasons to keep an eye out for the Renegade? Read on to find out.

First Small SUV from Jeep – The 2015 Jeep Renegade is the first small SUV from Jeep with the power and features of a larger SUV.
2 My Sky Open-Air Roof Systems – Passengers in the front and back seat can take in the fresh air and sunshine with two sunroofs.
16 Fuel-Efficient Powertrain Combinations – The Jeep Renegade offers 16 different powertrain combinations for different markets around the world, and it has the distinction of offering the world’s first nine-speed automatic transmission in the small SUV class.
Best-in-Class 4×4 Trail Rated Capability – Buyers who opt for the Jeep Renegade Trailhawk Model will get 4×4 technology that is also available in the new Jeep Cherokee. This new 4×4 system has a disconnecting rear axle and power take-off unit, giving the Renegade better fuel economy and a 20:1 crawl ratio.
Uconnect Access, Uconnect Touchscreen Radios, and Full-Color Instrument Cluster – Chrysler’s Uconnect system will be available in the Jeep Renegade, giving drivers access to their favorite features like Pandora, roadside assistance, voice texting, Yelp, and remote door lock/unlock. Drivers can also make their vehicle a WiFi hotspot for an additional subscription fee.

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Autobytel Names 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee SUV of the Year

Posted on January 19, 2014 by baysideadmin

2014 is still young, and the 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee is already raking in major awards, including Autobytel’s “SUV of the Year.”

At the end of 2013, the 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee had achieved the highest November sales number since before the recession as well as a Car of the Year award from the Automotive Journalist Association of Canada for Best New SUV. Jeep is continuing that momentum in January with their most recent win.

Autobytel’s editor-in-chief Michelle Naranjo had high praise for the 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee, stating in a recent press release, “For 2014, the Jeep Grand Cherokee embodies a readiness to head off into the hills as an affordable family hauler wrapped around class-leading interiors chockfull of the safety, technology and comfort features that set the Grand Cherokee at the top of the heap.”

Another vehicle from the Chrysler Group was also honored by Autobytel this year. The 2014 Ram 1500 was named the Pickup Truck of the Year, making Chrysler Group a two-time winner. Doug Betts, Senior Vice President of Quality at Chrysler Group, called the awards “a great honor,” attributing their success to the company’s diligent work building “world-class vehicles.”

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2014 Jeep Cherokee Can Park Itself

Posted on October 25, 2013 by baysideadmin

The 2014 Jeep Cherokee is finally heading into dealerships. Time to get excited!

Okay, if that wasn’t enough, if the new look and the capable specs weren’t reason enough for the excitement, then how about the fact that the 2014 Jeep Cherokee can park itself. Yes, that is the world we are moving towards, where cars will park themselves.

While not the first car to have this technology, the Jeep Cherokee is upping the proverbial ante by including perpendicular and, a must for any New Yorker, parallel.

The Fast Lane Car took the new Jeep Cherokee out to test this feature out. It’s an interesting watch, especially considering the discomfort of the driver. I would be freaking out too. A car is an intimidating thing and having a lack of control while it maneuvers into position is odd in a time when drivers are taught to never take their hands off the wheel. To work, it requires trust in the technology, something that is new and not widely used.

It took sometime, but the Cherokee did park itself. While the noted time seems lengthy, I would chalk that up to inexperience. If she had more time and the chance to use it more often, I’d bet that the time it takes to self park would be greatly diminished. Anyway, watch the video to see the Cherokee park itself.

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